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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 shall 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.
Council House,
Hounslow.
NUMBER OF BIRTHS NOTIFIED.
During the last half-year of 1911, 436 out of 500 births
occurring in the district or 87 2 per cent. were notified under the
Act. This is a very good percentage for the first six months of
the operation of the Act.