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The syllabus of talks given at the Health Clinics.
Subjects dealt with.
1. Diet. Hew best to use the rationed foods
and to choose foods on points, e.g. eggs
and powdered eggs, the special Government
rations of milk, cod liver oil and other
vitamin preparations.
The importance of breast feeding
whenever possible is always stressed.
Advice regarding bottle feeding, the
preparation of the feeds, care of the
bottle and teat is fully explained as
is the care of the baby's mouth and skin.
2. General Hygiene. The importance of
fresh air, exercise, rest and sleep,
particularly for the expectant Mother.
Appropriate patterns for special
clothing; care of the teeth, hands and
care of the breasts.
At all of the clinics many specimen
clothes of which patterns are available
are displayed. The necessary equipment
for the baby's cot is demonstrated.
For the young children the importance
of regular habits with rest and sleep
periods, hand washing, care of teeth,
the dangers of the dummy (for example,
palate defects, jaw deformities, mouth
breathing). The early signs of eye
defects are explained, for example,
squint; as of ear infections and
discharge. In short a correct routine
for the child's day is explained.
Safety first principles for toddlers,
fire guards, knives, scissors, safety
straps, gas taps, etc., are emphasised.
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