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During the year 1926, 99½ tons of Full Cream Dried Milk
were distributed in 11b. greaseproof bags enclosed in carton
packets, with printed directions clearly set out as to use, to
persons residing in the Borough from the following centres: —
84 West Ham Lane, Stratford.
Public Hall, Barking Road, Canning Town.
Nurses' Home, Howards Road, Plaistow.
Maternity Centre, Barnwood Road, Silvertown.
This branch of the Council's service has been in operation
since August, 1920, and it is interesting to note how an
average of 100 tons per annum has been maintained since the
year 1923.
Year 1920— 18,247 packets, or 8 tons 3 cwts.
1921— 73,872 „ 33 tons.
1922—127,934 „ 57 tons 2 cwts.
1923—221,114 ,, 98 tons 14 cwts.
1924—237,963 ,, 106 tons 4 cwts.
1925—222,410 „ 99 tons 5 cwts. 90 lbs.
1926—222,776 ,, 99 tons 9 cwts. 8 lbs.
The milk powder is received in bulk in hermetically sealed
cannisters, and only the estimated quantity is packed daily in
order to ensure, as far as possible, the milk being fresh when
supplied to applicants, although it will keep perfectly good for
a long period if stored in a cool place. This latter direction
is clearly printed on the outside of the carton, but cases have
been discovered where this instruction has not been observed,
hence the very occasional return to the office of a packet half
used, declared to be out of condition.
I have carefully considered the dietary table at present in
use, and have decided to make certain alterations, clearly
set out on the cover of the new carton now being
printed, and I also propose to issue with each packet of milk
a small cardboard measure in order that the correct amount of
Dried Milk Powder be given to Infants at the specified feed
times, and that the quantity be graduated according to age
and other circumstances. I am indebted to Dr. Margaret
Alden for valuable suggestions in respect to these diet
alterations.
Although the following extract of a circular, "What everv
Nursing Mother ought to know," has appeared in previous
Annual Reports I think it serves a useful purpose to reprint
it.