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12. Cup Feeding: The change from a bottle to a cup before
the palate is repaired is recommended. Bottle feeding
can cause the problem in healing scar after the
surgery. Thicker liquids can be used to make it easier
to drink when the baby is rst trying a cup. Begin
offering a cup for small amounts of liquid beginning at
6 months to help your baby.
13. Long handle spoon: This is used to feed thick liquid. In
case the surgery is delayed these type of spoons help
in feeding thick liquid.
Using these tips along with professional support, parents can
help children with cleft lip and/or palate in feeding and
nourishing them with sufcient nutrients. Also, remember the
surgery for cleft lip can be done when your child is 3 months of
age and cleft palate surgery between 6 to 12 months of age.
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