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The amount of dried milk sold during the year was 7, 118½ lbs.,
costing £699 6s. 9d. Of this, 811 Albs, was given free of charge
and 341bs. at half price.
Babies' Welcome.
Meetings are held from two to five on Tuesday afternoons at
the School Clinic. The waiting room is used for general assembly
purposes, and the consulting room for weighing and examination
of infants. The weighing is performed by the Health Visitor in
charge, and simple advice is given to the mothers on clothing,
feeding, etc. Any infant whose progress is not satisfactory is
examined by the Medical Officer of Health. A cup of tea is provided
for each mother. An, additional meeting is held on Thursday
afternoons for sewing. During the year the average attendance
per week was 45.5; during the warm weather the weekly
average was 52. The number of individual mothers who attended
during the year was 280. Of these, 47 attended once only, the
total number of attendances being 2,181, making an average
number of attendances of nine per mother. There are many who
come regularly, either weekly or fortnightly, but the number
should be Jarger. Regular attendance is most necessary, as far
more can be done for such a child than for one who is only
brought up when it begins to show signs of wasting. The most
regular attendants are those with " first" babies.
Speaking generally, the mothers seem to greatly appreciate
the opportunity for obtaining advice with regard to feeding,
clothing, and so on. Paper patterns of these garments are given
to those who wish for them, and many mothers have availed
themselves of this opportunity. It is desirable that material at
cost price should be supplied as well.