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.
Causes of Cleft Palate. If your child was born with a cleft palate, it is natural to wonder why. Many cases of cleft palate are inherited, though a single gene has not been identified yet. Parents with clefting have a greater chance of having a child with clefting.