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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Heston and Isleworth 1911

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]

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Table: The Amounts and Times of Feeding.

The Amounts and Times of Feeding.

Age of Child.Amount of mixture of milk and water to be given at each feed.When to be fed. (Whether breast fed or artificially fed).
Milk previously strained and heated to boiling.Boiling water.Sugar of Milk.During day 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.During night. 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
At end of
1 month1 tablespoonful-3 tablespoonfuls1/8 small teaspoonfulEvery 2 hoursEvery 3 hours
2 months2 tablespoonfuls4¼small teaspoonful„ 3 ,,„ 3 „
344½ small teaspoonful„ 4 „.. 4 „
464¾small teaspoonful„ 4 „,, 4 „
6841 small teaspoonful„ 4 ,,„ 4 ,,
71241½ small teaspoonfuls„ 4 „(but not if sleeping) Every 4 hours
816none2 small teaspoonfuls„ 4 „(but not if sleeping) Every 4 hours (but not if sleeping)

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Take care that the baby's feed is at body heat.