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Guard against polluted milk by boiling it immediately
it arrives at the house, place it in a clean vessel and cool as
quickly as possible by standing the jug in a basin of cold
running water.
Store in a cool place to which light and air have free
access. Cover jug or basin with a clean plate to keep out dust
and germs. Avoid storage of milk in living room or kitchen.
Preparing Cows' Milk for Infants.
Cows' milk contains more than double the amount of
curd, less sugar, and about the same amount of fat as human
milk. The curd in cows' milk is denser and less easily
digested.
Cows' milk must be prepared in a special manner before
it can be adopted as a substitute for human milk in the feeding
of infants.
Obtain the best milk possible from some reliable dairy.
The following mixtures will be found most suitable for
ages varying between birth and six months :—
Number 1—First Six Weeks :—
Fresh milk—a teacupful.
*White sugar—a small teaspoonful.
Boiling water—2 teacupsful.
Pure bicarbonate of soda—as much as will forma thin
layer over a sixpence
If means allow, add a tablespoonful of cream obtained by
skimming a separate portion of milk.
*Note:—Better results will be obtained if the same quantity of powdered
sugar of milk be used. This is the natural sugar contained in milk and may be
obtained from any chemist.