Bottle Feeding Your Baby with Cleft Lip/Palate
Summary
TLDRThis video offers guidance for parents of babies with cleft lip and palate on feeding techniques. It highlights the importance of individualized care and introduces special bottles like the Medela Special Needs Feeder and Dr. Brown's Specialty Feeding System. The video demonstrates how to assemble and use these bottles, emphasizing controlled milk flow and proper positioning for comfortable feeding. It assures parents that even if breastfeeding isn't possible, they can still provide optimal nutrition by pumping breast milk and using these specialized feeding methods.
Takeaways
- 👶 Every baby is unique, and their care needs are individualized, especially for those with cleft lip and palate.
- 🤱 Babies with only a cleft lip may be able to breastfeed, but those with a cleft palate may not be able to due to the inability to physically close the mouth.
- 👩⚕️ Doctors can advise on whether a baby with cleft lip and/or palate can breastfeed or not.
- 🍼 If breastfeeding is not possible, special bottles can be used to ensure proper nutrition.
- 🧴 Pumping breast milk and using special bottles is an alternative for providing the best nutrition to babies who can't breastfeed.
- 🏥 Spectrum Health recommends specific bottles for babies with cleft lip or palate, such as the Medela Special Needs Feeder and Haberman Feeder.
- 🔧 The Medela Special Needs Feeder allows for controlled milk flow through squeezing the nipple, and it requires assembly with a membrane and disc.
- 🍼 The flow rate of the Medela feeder is adjustable, indicated by lines on the nipple, with the shortest line providing no flow and the longest line the fastest.
- 👶 Positioning the baby in an upright cradled or side-lying position is crucial for feeding, and pillows or support cushions can aid in this.
- 🍼 The Dr. Brown's Specialty Feeding System is another recommended bottle that allows the baby to control the milk flow without the need for squeezing.
- ⏱ Feeding sessions should be kept around 20 minutes to prevent the baby from overworking and to ensure proper digestion and absorption of nutrients.
Q & A
What are the feeding challenges faced by babies with cleft lip and palate?
-Babies with cleft lip and palate may have trouble with feeding. Those with a cleft of the back part of the palate cannot physically close their mouth from the nose, making breastfeeding difficult.
Can babies with a cleft lip alone breastfeed?
-Yes, babies with a cleft lip alone may very well be able to breastfeed.
What should parents do if their baby cannot breastfeed due to a cleft?
-Parents can still provide the best nutrition by pumping breast milk and using special bottles designed for babies with cleft lip or palate.
What types of bottles are recommended for babies with cleft lip or palate according to Spectrum Health?
-Spectrum Health recommends the Medela Special Needs Feeder or Haberman Feeder, and the Dr. Brown's Speciality Feeding System as the best bottles for babies with cleft lip or palate.
How can the flow of milk be controlled in the Medela Special Needs Feeder or Haberman Feeder?
-The flow of milk can be controlled by offering squeezes to the nipple, and the flow rate is adjusted by aligning the lines on the nipple with the baby's nose during feeding.
How is the Dr. Brown's Speciality Feeding System different from the Medela Special Needs Feeder?
-The Dr. Brown's Speciality Feeding System allows the baby to control the flow of milk without the need for squeezing, and it comes with a level one nipple for slow newborn flow rate.
What is the correct way to assemble the Medela Special Needs Feeder or Haberman Feeder?
-The assembly involves placing the white membrane into the yellow disk, filling the bottle with breast milk or formula, and assembling the nipple, membrane, and collar correctly.
How should parents position their baby while using the special bottles for feeding?
-Babies should be positioned in an upright cradled or side-lying position, using pillows or a Boppy pillow for support if needed.
What should parents do if milk drips from the baby's nose during feeding?
-It is normal for milk to drip from the baby's nose due to the cleft palate, and parents should not be worried.
How can parents tell if the milk flow is too fast during feeding with the Dr. Brown's bottle?
-If the milk seems to flow too fast, the baby may show signs such as coughing or choking. Parents can adjust the flow by gently tipping the nipple downward and giving the baby a suck break.
What is the recommended feeding duration to avoid the baby working too hard?
-Feedings should be kept around 20 minutes to prevent the baby from working too hard and burning the nutrients and calories they are taking in.
Outlines
🍼 Feeding Babies with Cleft Lip and Palate
This paragraph discusses the unique feeding challenges faced by babies with cleft lip and palate. It emphasizes the importance of individualized care and the possibility of breastfeeding depending on the extent of the cleft. For babies with a cleft affecting the back of the palate, breastfeeding may not be feasible due to the inability to physically close the mouth from the nose. Doctors can provide guidance on whether breastfeeding is suitable. The video introduces special bottles designed for babies with clefts, such as the Medela Special Needs Feeder or Haberman Feeder, which allow for controlled milk flow through nipple squeezes. The assembly and use of these bottles are detailed, including filling with breast milk or formula, adjusting the flow rate by aligning lines on the nipple with the baby's nose, and the technique of gentle squeezing during feeding. Positioning the baby and adjusting the flow rate based on the baby's comfort and response are also covered.
👶 Dr. Brown's Specialty Feeding System
The second paragraph focuses on the Dr. Brown's Specialty Feeding System, which is designed to allow babies to control the milk flow without the need for squeezing by the caregiver. The bottle comes with a level one nipple for slow flow, suitable for newborns. The assembly process involves filling the base with breast milk or formula, inserting a one-way valve, attaching the nipple and collar, and snapping on a blue reservoir. The video demonstrates how to ensure the milk fills the nipple properly by tipping the bottle upside down and possibly squeezing out air. Feeding tips include positioning the baby and adjusting the nipple angle to control the milk flow, with advice on taking breaks if the flow is too fast. The importance of keeping feeding sessions around 20 minutes to prevent the baby from overworking and burning nutrients is highlighted. The video concludes with an invitation for viewers to contact for any questions or further assistance.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Cleft lip
💡Cleft palate
💡Feeding challenges
💡Special bottles
💡Breastfeeding
💡Medela Special Needs Feeder
💡Dr. Brown Specialty Feeding System
💡Flow control
💡Pierrot Bend sequence
💡Nutritional needs
Highlights
Babies with cleft lip and palate have unique feeding needs.
Babies with cleft lip alone may be able to breastfeed.
Babies with cleft palate cannot physically close their mouth from the nose and should not breastfeed.
Doctors can advise on whether a baby with cleft can breastfeed.
Special bottles are necessary for babies who cannot breastfeed.
Pumping breast milk and using special bottles can still provide optimal nutrition.
Spectrum Health recommends specific bottles for babies with cleft lip or palate.
The Medela Special Needs Feeder or Haberman Feeder is one recommended bottle.
Flow of milk can be controlled by offering squeezes to the nipple.
Assembly instructions for the Medela Special Needs Feeder are provided.
The nipple's slit controls the flow rate, with different lines indicating flow speed.
Dr. Brown's Specialty Feeding System is another recommended bottle.
This bottle allows the baby to control the flow of milk without needing to be squeezed.
Assembly instructions for Dr. Brown's Specialty Feeding System are detailed.
Feedings should be kept around 20 minutes to prevent the baby from working too hard.
Contact information is provided for further assistance with feeding.
Transcripts
all of our babies are special and unique
individuals and each of our babies care
needs to be addressed individually
babies with cleft lip and palate
sometimes have trouble with feeding if
your baby has a cleft lip alone
they may very well be able to breastfeed
but if your baby has a cleft of the back
part of the palate your baby cannot
physically close the mouth from the nose
and should not be expected to breastfeed
your doctor will be able to tell you if
your baby will be able to breastfeed or
not your baby will need to use a special
bottle this video will teach you how to
use different types of bottles that are
very good at giving your child good
nutrition and remember if your baby
cannot breastfeed you can still give the
best nutrition by pumping breast milk
and feeding with these special bottles
having a baby with either cleft lip or
palate or pierrot Bend sequence can
bring up a lot of questions well we're
here to help you in any way we can in
this short video we hope to walk you
through the bottles and techniques that
will help you feed your baby first let's
talk about the type of bottles we use
here at Spectrum Health we believe these
are the best bottles for babies with
cleft lip or palate and pierrot been the
first bottle is the medulla special
needs feeder or Haberman feeder you can
control the flow of the milk by offering
squeezes to the nipple here is how you
assemble the bottle first place the
white membrane into the yellow disk be
sure the stud of the membrane goes
completely through the center hole of
the disc fill the base of the bottle
with breast milk or formula place the
nipple into the yellow collar of the
bottle place the assembled disc and
membrane into the base of the nipple and
collar be sure that the valve membrane
and the raised side of the disc are
facing the inside of the nipple place
the assembled nipple into the base of
the bottle and screw together to fill
the nipple hold the bottle upright and
squeeze the air out of the
people keep squeezing as you turn the
bottle upside down then release the
nipple and milk will fill the nipple
repeat this step one to two times until
the nipple is almost full the lines on
the side of the nipple show how open the
slit in the nipple is the slit controls
the flow rate the shortest line is no
flow medium line is medium flow and the
longest line is the fastest flow hold
the bottle with the collar resting in
the angle between your thumb and first
finger practice squeezing the milk into
your hand the sink or a basin before
feeding your baby so you become familiar
with the flow and how hard to squeeze a
gentle short squeeze is all you need now
you are ready to feed your baby position
your baby in an upright cradled or
side-lying position whatever is most
comfortable for you and your baby you
can use a pillow or a Boppy pillow on
your lap to help position your baby
sidelines place the nipple into the
baby's mouth with the shortest line
aligned with your baby's nose once your
baby begins to suck on the nipple give
the nipple a gentle squeeze when your
baby begins sucking on the nipple and
appears calm move the nipple so the
middle line is aligned with the baby's
nose as your baby sucks squeeze the
nipple every three to four sucks this
will allow your baby to swallow the milk
in between squeezes if this seems too
fast or too much milk is dripping out of
your baby's mouth or if your baby begins
coughing or choking don't squeeze the
nipple as often milk may trip from your
baby's nose due to the cleft palate
that's normal and you should not be
worried the next bottle I'd like to show
you is the dr. Brown specialty feeding
system your baby can control the flow of
the milk with this bottle you do not
need to squeeze this bottle this bottle
comes with a level one nipple or slow
newborn flow rate to assemble this
bottle first fill the bottle base with
breast milk or formula insert the blue
one-way valve into the nipple make sure
the valve is in tight and flush with the
nipple base insert the nipple
to the caller be sure the nipple is
fully pushed through the collar snap the
blue reservoir onto the off-white insert
place the reservoir into the bottle base
make sure the insert is making full
contact with the top of the bottle base
place the nipple collar loosely on the
bottle and screw into place tip the
bottle upside down and milk should begin
to fill the nipple you may need to
squeeze the air out of the nipple to get
the milk to fill it after positioning
your baby into an upright cradle or
side-lying position insert the nipple
into your baby's mouth when your baby
begins to suck the feeding should go
well if the milk seems to flow too fast
gently tip the nipple downward and
slowly remove the nipple from your
baby's mouth for a suck break this will
allow your baby to swallow the milk in
their mouth reinsert the nipple after
your baby takes a breath and begins to
root towards the nipple keep feedings
around 20 minutes increased feeding
times will cause your baby to work too
hard and burn all those nutrients and
calories they are taking in so that's it
if you have any questions please contact
us we are here to help you
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