Which feature of the Haberman nipple helps manage feeding for infants with cleft lips/palates?

• A. The nipple has a one-way valve to prevent blowflow and provides an extra chamber to store expressed breast milk.
• B. It heats the milk.
• C. It eliminates the need for burping.
• D. It converts milk to formula.

Answer: (A)

For infants with cleft lip/palate, feeding devices that provide a gentle, controlled flow and reduce the amount of air the baby swallows are especially helpful. The Haberman nipple is designed with a one-way valve that prevents backflow of milk and air, so the infant can receive milk with less effort and less risk of choking or aspiration. It also has an extra chamber to store expressed breast milk, allowing the caregiver to control the volume and pace of feeding more reliably.

This setup addresses the feeding challenges seen with cleft conditions by enabling a steady, slower flow and reducing the need for strong suction. Heating the milk, eliminating burping, or converting milk to formula are not functions of this nipple.