Pediatric Cleft Lip and Palate Program

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A child with a cleft lip has a visible separation in the skin of their upper lip. This space can be a small gap, or it can be a significant opening that extends from the base of the baby's nose all the way down to their top jaw and gums. It can occur alone or in combination with a cleft palate, which is the incomplete development of the roof of the mouth. At Boston Children's Hospital, we see children with cleft lip and palate in the Cleft Lip and Palate Program. As one of the largest and most experienced treatment centers in the country, we care for nearly 600 infants, children, and adolescents every year.

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