An OTR is working in early intervention services with a family with an infant born with a cleft lip and palate. The infant appears to have feeding difficulties including problems latching on to the bottle or breast, prolonged feeding times, and poor weight gain. What intervention is MOST effective for the OTR to recommend to the family to promote successful feeding experiences?
A. Use regular bottles or nipples during feeding times
B. Refer the infant for surgical repair of the cleft lip
C. Suggest NG tube
D. Provide check and/or lip support with gentle closure of the lip during feeding