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.
If your baby is diagnosed with a cleft lip or palate, either during pregnancy or after birth, he will be referred to a cleft team within a specialist centre to plan his treatment (BAOMS 2012). Your baby's first appointment should happen a few weeks after his birth (BAOMS 2012).