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When a baby is entered at the Depot, the mother is
instructed as to the proper use of the milk, and a leaflet
containing- the following instructions is handed to her. The
Lady Sanitary Inspector visits the homes of the children who
are using the milk, and endeavours to get the instructions
properly carried out.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE OK HUMANISED MILK.
1. The charge for the full weekly supply of humanised
milk for infants under six months is 1s. 6d., payable in
advance. If a day's supply only is taken, the charge is 3d.
For infants aged from six to eight months, who receive 6 ozs.
per bottle, the charge is is. 9d. per week, while for older
children receiving 7 ozs. per bottle, the charge is 2s. per week,
or 4d. per day. The Depot is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
on week-days, and is closed on Sundays.
2. The milk will be supplied in bottles in a basket, each
bottle containing sufficient milk for one meal, the amount
varying with the age of the child. Infants under two months
receive nine bottles per day; older children receive fewer
bottles, as they should be fed less frequently.
3. If children are sent for the milk, they must be warned
not to tamper with the stoppers of the bottles. On no account
must a bottle be opened until the infant is ready to be fed.
4. Every person using the milk will be supplied with a
teat, which should be kept scrupulously clean. Extra teats
will be charged for at the rate of 3d. each.
5. Just before using, each bottle should be placed
unopened in a basin or jug of hot water, and warmed to
the proper temperature. The bottle should then be opened,
and the teat put on. The child should be fed at regular
intervals, and fed from these bottles only. On no account
should any other feeding-bottle be used.
6. When all the milk in one bottle is not used, the
remainder must not be warmed up again, but a fresh bottle
opened for the next meal. Where there are other children
this milk need not be wasted.