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2. Keep the child at the breast about ¼-hour at each feed.
3. Do not feed more often than every two hours during the
day and once at night. Never let the baby feed too fast.
The time between feeds should be gradually increased until,
by the beginning of the third month, the breast is given every
three hours, and at the age of six months five times in the day
and not at all at night.
The best times are 6 a.m., 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 6 p.m., and at
10 p.m. In this way the mother gets a rest at night and so does
the baby's stomach.
Weaning.—Keep the baby on the breast for nine months, if
possible. Never wean during July, August or September, if you
can help it. Wean slowly, giving first one bottle a day and then
gradually increasing the number. Crusts of bread with butter or
dripping and a lightly boiled egg may now be added.
If you think baby is not thriving on the breast do not give up
breast feeding without asking a doctor.
Rules for Daily Use.—Let the baby sleep in its own cot and
lie in it during the day. A banana crate, box, basket, or drawer
serves equally well. If the baby cries see if the napkin wants
changing or if the baby is cold and not properly covered up. If
the baby has wind after feeding hold it up until the wind has
passed, and then let it sleep quietly on its back. Wake the baby
up at the proper time for feeding. It will go to sleep again afterwards.
Clothing.—Give the baby a warm woollen vest with long
sleeves,* a soft knitted or flannel binder, a long flannel nightdress,
and an outer dress. Do not use a tight or stiff binder. Never use
flannelette.