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The Bottle. The hands must be washed before handling the
bottles and teats.—The bottle must be boat-shaped, and both
bottle and teats must be cleansed immediately belore and after
use.
Feeding in the later months. At nine months, a little broth
made from fresh meat, a few crumbs soaked in gravy, a little
bacon fat twice a week, a little milk pudding, porridge, bread and
milk or small pieces of bread and butter may be given as well as
pure milk. But pure milk should still be the main food.
At twelve months, a lightly boiled egg may be added.
At eighteen months, a little minced meat, pounded fish, mashed
potatoes with gravy or fresh broth may be given once in the day.
The child should be weighed regularly during the above
feeding.
If the increase in weight is regular no alteration in the feeding
is required.
Loss of weight may be due to overfeeding with consequent
vomiting or diarrhoea, or both, or to underfeeding.
If the child is overfed, reduce the above quantities proportionately.
If the child is underfed, increase the above quantities proportionately.
Use your common sense in feeding, and obtain the responsible
advice of a doctor when you are in doubt.
GEORGE F. BUCHAN, m.d., d.p.h.,
Medical Officer of Health.
18th November, 1913.
Municipal Offices,
Dyne Road,
Kilburn, N.W.