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.
He further said that cleft palate is when the roof of the mouth contains an opening into the nose. Talk to the child's dentist or paediatrician if you see changes in the child's tooth alignment or roof of the mouth.