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ARTIFICIAL FEEDING.
When the baby cannot be suckled, up to the age of 9 months
give him nothing but milk and water, or milk and barley-water,
sweetened with a little sugar.
For the first month feed every two hours. Gradually lengthen
the intervals of feeding so that at the end of 3 months the baby is fed
every 3 hours.
The following proportions are usually required at the different
ages:—
Age. Quantity at each meal.
1-6 weeks, 1-oz. of milk and 2-ozs. barley-water.
6-12 weeks. Equal parts of milk and barley-water, about 3-azs. of each.
3-6 months. 4-ozs. of milk and 2-ozs. barley-water.
6-9 months. Pure milk may be given, about 6-ozs. at each feed.
Boil the milk before using, especially in the summer.
Do not again use the milk that remains after the child has
finished.
Keep two bottles, and use alternately; after using, wash with
hot water and a little soda. Rinse out several times, and keep in
cold water until again required.
NEVER USE
Bottle with rubber tubing. The boat shaped bottle is the best.
Dummy teats or comforters.
Skimmed milk, always use fresh milk.
Teething powders, soothing syrups, gin and other spirits, except
by doctor's orders.
D. J. THOMAS.
Medical Officer of Health.
Recipe for Barley-Water.—Put two teaspoonfuls of pearl barley
in a saucepan with one pint of cold water. Boil gently for two hours,
and strain through muslin.