New-York tribune., 1900-11-21
OkIYWOF1AIXRAGE:
THE FEEDING OF INFANTS
H1GlENlC RULES FOR TEETHING
BABIEs-D1ET OF A CHILD
YEAR OLD

The feeding dressing and of children ia q
subject with which every young mother should he
thoroughly we'll acquainted. and advice on so i'm,
portant matter should be based on both scientific
grounds and practical experience said a physician
yesterday
1T is we'll the mother to keep continually be-
fore her the fact that violate the laws
Of nature with mpunity. If the nursing mother
obeys the laws OF hygiene, eats a proper amount
of simple nutritious food. eschews strong coffee
and other stimulating drinks. has plenty OF fresh
air and exercise, and maintains even and cheer
full disposition the babe will suffer little from in
testina troubles and will cut its teeth much easier
and enjoy a happier existence"
Much helpful advice along this line is given by
Mildred K Smith in THE Mothers Journal" She
states that cows milk contains a large of
proteids or casein and a lesser quantity Of sugar
and fat than mothers milk. The increased amount
of proteids causes the large curd, which is diff
hcult to digest. To remedy these differences the
cows milk must be diluted with water to reduce
the amount of proteids; add sugar; sterilize to
destroy any germs that may exist in the milk.
The bottl. should be placed in warm water TO raise
Its temperature to blood heat, and this is an i'm
portant point, the child often refuses food be-
cause the temperature is not what 1t should be.
A small quantity of baked -four added is sometimes
of assistance aiding the babys digestion. AS
the child advances in age the amount of water
should be diminished and the amount of milk in
creased. the mother being guided by the ease with
in mind that the food always needs some water.
The bottle after each feeding should be washed
with hot water and soda, absolute cleanliness is
essential Hence 1t is better for the mother to look
Ter these things herself rather than to entrust
them inefficient nurse who can see no reason
The diffculties of dentiton, which are often so
trying both mother and child will be greatly
is properly nourished and has formed regular hab-
its before teethng begins. 1t is now generally ac-
knowledged that many of the ills of infancy for
merly ascrbed to dentiton due to unhygiepc
causes. slight fever and swelling and infamma
ton of the gums accompany teething. 1t is never
advisable to rub the gums much; in this, in
many other matters nature will do best II not in
terfered with.
AS a rule milk an all sufficient food for an in
fant during the first year of its life, and should
form the staple article Of diet for four five sub
sequent years. At the age of one year soft
boiled egg or tablespoonful of some cereal. with
cream. may be given once day. Baked potatoes.
finely mashed and baked apple permissible.
At the age of eighteen or twenty months the child
should be weaned from the bottle and should be
should given beef mutton and chicken.
Stewed fruits fruits baked in stone jar in tho
oven. fruit jams tellies form pleasing addition
to the child's bill of fare
After three years OF age three meals day
sufficient, with perhaps glass OF milk during the
longest interval between meals. The child should
not be permitted to eat between meals. Though
little candy plain cake at a meal might be
absolutely dangerous, IL is far better If the young
child never tastes these articles and consequently
never desires them Bread made from whole wheat
is wholesome. II supplies the phosphorus
sary to the formation of bone.