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.
Many babies with a cleft palate will not be able to breast feed because they will not be able to create the suction they need to draw the milk from a breast.If your baby cannot create good suction then he will need to have his milk (breast milk or formula) put in a special bottle for feeding.o matter what type of cleft your baby has, you will be able to give baby breast milk if you want to. If your baby has a cleft palate, he will have difficulty breastfeeding and will need some help. But, your baby can still suckle at the breast and enjoy skin to skin comfort with you very soon after birth.