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On the 9th November, 1942, the family had returned from
Suffolk and it is reported that the two elder triplets were on feeds
of Ostermilk and that the youngest one was being breast fed, with
Ostermilk as supplementary feeds. At this time the eldest triplet
was attempting to sit up in her cot. To all three halibut oil and
orange juice were recommended. All the trio had been vaccinated.
On the 27th January, 1943 the triplets were on National Dried
Milk, and were having broth, Farex and rusks. The second of
the triplets had swollen gums (teething).
During 1944 the family returned to Suffolk but were in Acton
on 14th September 1945 when the Health Visitor reported the
children were on a mixed diet; their nutrition satisfactory and
all three had 20 teeth. Their habits were clean and they were
making normal progress both mentally and in their speech. They
had been immunised against diphtheria.
On the 23rd March 1946 it was reported that they were on a
progressive mixed diet; all were very active physically but the two
youngest were "rather thin" and the eldest was thin and pale.
They attended nursery class at 4½ yrs. of age. When seen at
medical inspection their nutrition was graded as 'B' and the mental
condition was noted as " Good". No congenital defects were
noted and all three were physically fit. They had received a 'boost
dose' against diphtheria and had suffered only from Rubella and
measles.