1) In chemistry and physics, an element is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler components by any non-nuclear chemical reaction.
Tips for feeding a baby with a cleft palate. 1  Observe your infant for a period of sucking, followed by a swallow and a brief period of breathing. Do not squeeze the bottle during the swallowing or breathing phase.  Keep the bottle tilted so the nipple is always full of milk.
We understand the strength of your feelings and want to help. Feeding is one of the first and most basic needs that parents fulfill for their child. This pamphlet will give you some direction and information about feeding your infant born with a cleft lip, a cleft palate or both.ow much should my baby eat? Your goal should be 2 ounces of formula or breastmilk per pound of weight in each 24-hour period. For an average birth weight of 8 pounds, the goal for eating would be 16 ounces a day, divided into 6-8 bottles. The amount will increase when your baby starts gaining weight.