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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My newborn has Pierre Robin syndrome. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, My baby is 5 days old and is suffering from Pierre Robin syndrome. Kindly advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pierre Robin syndrome consists of the following defects mostly: Mandibular hypoplasia - retarded growth of the lower jaw. Cleft palate - birth defect of the palate. Airway obstruction. Kindly let us know what all defects your baby has at present and what... Read Full »
Can surgery repair a soft cleft palate?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter is now 2 years old. She has been detected with a soft cleft palate six months back. As of now, she does not have issue while eating as well as hearing. She used to drink milk with normal milk bottle we are in the process of removing her habit of milk bottle. Our pediatrician a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern for your child. 1. Usually, cleft palate is repaired at the age of 1 to 2 years. As your child has only soft cleft palate (less severe), the surgeon has delayed the timing of surgery. 2. Thissurgery helps in proper development of speech, p... Read Full »