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Weaning. Keep the baby on the breast entirely for nine months,
if possible. Never wean during July, August, or September if you can
help it. Wean slowly, giving first one feed of cow's milk a day, and
then gradually increasing the number. Crusts of Bread with butter or
dripping and a lightly boiled egg may now be added.
From One Year Upwards. Do not give butcher's meat before
the age of 18 months. Children must have no tea or stimulants, and
such articles as pork, shell fish, "fried fish," lobsters, baked pastry, new
bread and hot cakes, are liable to cause convulsions, and must be
carefully avoided. They should have three or four meals a day, and no
food or sweets should be taken between meals. Beer and Spirits are
poison to a child, and must never be given.
If you think the baby is not thriving on the breast, do not give up
breast feeding before the age of 9 months without asking a doctor.
Rules for Daily Use. Let the baby sleep in its own cot, and lie
in it during the day. A banana crate, box, basket, or drawer serves
equally well. If the child cries see if the napkin wants changing or if
the baby is cold and not properly covered up. Never rock the baby.
Wake the baby up at the proper time for feeding.
Clothing. Give the baby a warm woollen vest with long sleeves, a
soft knitted or flannel binder, a long flannel nightdress, and an outer
dress. Do not use a tight or stiff binder. Never use flannelette.
" Shorten " at 2-3 months old. Keep to the vest and one flannel
petticoat and dress, but now put on warm stockings instead of socks.
Bath the baby once a day, and wash it once a day as well, using
very little soap. Dry thoroughly, especially in ears and all folds of skin.
Undress and dress the baby quickly so that it does not catch cold.
Babies must always be kept warm.
The windows of the bedroom and living room, except at bath time,
should always be kept open at the top, as wide as the weather will allow.