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.
Why does a baby with cleft palate have problems with feeding? Because of the cleft, or opening between the mouth and nasal cavity, the baby can not create the suction which is needed to efficiently pull milk from the bottle or breast. It is like trying to drink from a straw with a crack in it. Your baby may take longer to feed or have milk come out of his nose.