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then suggested that if she could have Virol she would
get on. Buying Virol at its ordinary price was out of
the question —but I wrote to the Virol Company, explaining
the need, and asking if the food could be
supplied at a rate cheaper than usual. By return of
post came, not a price list, but a large jar of Virol (the
2/11 size) free of charge, and the generous offer of more
Virol if required for this child, and other supplies for
similar cases. Needless to say, it was most gratefully
accepted. Three large jars in all were sent for this
baby; and I am happy to say that now, though still
small, she appears perfectly healthy, and there is no
reason why she should not get on. She was visited
weekly, and weighed every fortnight, so that she was
kept thoroughly under observation.
It was found that two of the newly born babies
were being fed on oatmeal, while a fifteen day old
child was given a piece of pork to suck, as its mother
thought it was hungry.
Condensed milk was used for five of these infantsbut
in only one case was the use of a cheap brand
admitted. Many people seem to think condensed
milk more digestible than cows' milk—hence its
use.