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Ordinary bread and milk or porridge should not be given at this
agr, but a little wheat flour, baked in the oven until it is .nicely
browned, may be given with the milk if the other foods cannot be
obtained. All infant foods should be given in small quantities at first,
and only to infants over seven months old.
11.—At 12 months a lightly boiled egg, a little broth, a few
crumbs soaked in red gravy, a little milk pudding, porridge, bread
and milk, or small pieces of bread and butter may be added to the
diet.
12.—At 18 months a little finely minced meat, pounded fish
or mashed potatoes with gravy may be given at one meal in the
day. Never give an infant "what we have ourselves," cheese, bacon,
tea or beer, nor soothing syrups, and teething powders. Wine or
spirits should only be given under medical advice. If the baby is not
thriving, see what a slight change in the strength of the food or
kind of food will do. Do not allow it to be continually gnawing
at a piece of bread or biscuit. If the baby continues to ail, seek
medical advice.
clothing.
13.—A young infant should be lightly, but warmly clad in
flannel. Binders are unnecessary after the naval has healed. When
the baby is short coated, the feet and legs should not be left bare.
Older children also should always have tneir arms and legs, as well
as their bodies, warmly clothed with flannel. It is a great mistake
to try and harden infants by letting them expose their arms; and legs in
cold weather.
cleanliness.
14—Wash all over in warm water once a day before a fire.
Dry very carefully. If the folds of the skin are red, use some drying
powder such as boracic acid, zinc and starch, or Lycopodium.
Never let a wet napkin remain on for a minute.
fresh air.
15.—The window should be kept open night and day throughout
the year. The baby will not "catch cold" or suffer in any way
if properly clothed. Let the baby be in the open air every day when
the weather is fine.
If you are not able to send anyone out with the baby, let it lie
out in a cot or perambulator in the garden.