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.
The treatment of cleft palate is more complex than the treatment for cleft lip. Children who have cleft palate can also have feeding difficulties, speech issues, earaches, hearing loss, and dental issues. Repair for cleft palate generally begins at 9 to 12 months old. Ear tubes, if needed, are placed at the same time as the palate surgery.