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Medical Conditions - Feeding Problems Due To Cleft Palate

Cleft palate in babies makes feeding difficult for them. As the roof of the palate is not completely formed, it makes bottle or breast sucking very strenuous. For children with cleft palate, there is a specific type of bottle available that help them to drink milk. However, parents should observe the sucking pattern of their child and follow certain special tips for bottle feeding.

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