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Then strain through fine muslin by gentle pressure. The
occasional use of a teaspoonful or two added to a bottle of milk
will be of great benefit to infants. It should be made at
repeated intervals, as it will not keep. It is of greater value
than the preserved meat juices which can be bought.
Lime Water may be purchased of any chemist. Small
quantities may be added to artificial food to correct the acidity
of milk. A teaspoonful is sufficient in early infancy; in later
periods a tablespoonful added to each bottle. Its use is not
necessary if pure bicarbonate of soda has been added to the
food.
Orange Juice,—A dessertspoonful of sweet orange juice
twice or three times a week may be given with benefit.
FEEDING BOTTLES.
Do not use feeding bottles with india rubber tubes, corks
and other complicated fittings. It is impossible to clean such
bottles thoroughly. Some portion of the food must remain and
cause infection of the fresh food supplies when the bottle is next
filled.
The best forms of bottles are those shown in the sketch
below:—