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.
You can introduce drinking from a cup after your baby becomes familiar with spoon feeding. There is no specific cup for a child with a cleft palate. Several types of cups are available, including cups with lids, spouts, specialized flow spouts, and handles. Most parents want a lid to help prevent too much spillage.ey points. 1  Before the operation to repair a cleft palate, your baby needs to be completely weaned from bottle drinking and effectively drinking from a cup. 2  Feeding should be an enjoyable time for both you and your baby. 3  When spoon feeding, first introduce pablum and cereals to your child.