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COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN
BOROUGH OF FULHAM.
Public Health department.
SUMMER DIARRHŒA IN INFANTS.
Hundreds of babies die in London during the summer
from diarrhœa and sickness, which may, with proper
care, be prevented, but cannot always be cured. If the
following instructions are carried out mothers may hope
to save their babies from dying of these complaints.
Breast-fed Babies.
Diarrhœa and sicknes are much more common in
bottle-fed than in breast-fed babies, therefore mothers
should always suckle their babies when possible for eight
or nine months, and they should, not be weaned during
the hot weather.
To prevent Diarrhœa in Breast-fed Babies.
Suckle the baby regularly, not every time it cries.
Give the baby nothing but the breast milk and water
to drink.
Wash the breasts and nipples before and after
suckling.
Wash the inside of the baby's mouth with a clean wet
rag after nursing.
Any dirt entering the mouth may produce diarrhœa.
Do not therefore let babies suck dirty teats, comforters,
or thumbs.