Jane, An article you might like is "Evidence in infants with cleft palate that breast milk protects against otitis media" PEDIATRICS Vol 94 No.6 Dec 94 pg. 853-860. I know someone in my area who pumped milk for her cleft palate baby about 9 mo. She is finishing her CLE homework & is specializing in helping moms who have cleft lip/palate babies. If you want her name & number, e-mail me. Sylvia Boyd CLE, PT, ACCE [log in to unmask]