Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-04-06
ny Mus. NJ. A. WILSON.

Upright. 1919. by Mrs. N. a. Wilson. All
Tho baby fyin ,n ressrT ,,nao ,a .,o
ttie to supply nutriment to main
life needs good care and atten-
, ssfissInlin ,a Is big factor; It is i'm
nhing and the utensils In which the
"a IL made too clean. Remember
surgical cleanliness Is the price
s.peea"m from much OF badly i'll
Files. dirt, impure milk and in
;,,targ conditions are the enemies OF
Il, rhe baby approaching one year old
'hiS period that tho mother must
ear. care and forethought. The delicate
,esiiVe organs arc easily disturbed.
should realize that the child should
furnished with foods that will pro-
Growth OF bone. muscle and It's
!, and also furnish it with sufficient
srgy 10 exercise It's body.
Protein Necessary
,or growth, protein Is necessary.
~ food constituent is found in milk,
rs ana cereals for the email child,
MS. In addition to the ubove-mcn-
hed foods. which are for older chill
~. Baby receives his encSry from
saia' bread, butter and milk. The
80 also act as energy giving foods.
me Juice of an orange may be given
Small amounts TO the child under
year OF age with beneficial results.
Ha!nc OF orange juice in the child's
10 OF laxative nature. The small
Az rom one to three years may have
pulp of Il baked apple and prunes
ADDITION TO the orange Juice
.hildrcn from three to six years Of
may nave cereals, milk, eggs. finely
'pped meats. fish. boiled and baked.
, vn vegetables and fruit; Corn,
have-no place in the small child's
1000 homemade bread and pure milk
VAN vita me ;, necessary elements that are
VITAL Importance for the SUCCESS
aro~tn during childhood. In or
that the bread should contain all
necessary elements of the wheat
eat meal or flour: This gives the
iliined in the wheat. The outer
e',ns Of the grain contains valu-
Watch Your MIX.
>now the source OF your milk sup
ana also the conditions under
zen y Is cared for before it reaches
J.. Upon receiving the milk. if il
net already pasteurized. then pas
rize II At once. then cool and store
~ place where it VIII be free from
n, c"nian ina,ion. Remember tina,
careless or dirty manner. or If il
permitted 10 stand in q heated
. snen. ihysicians viii tell you that
, ,u mas OF babies die each year be-
ne OF the careless manner In which
/ MIX Ted 10 them Is handled
ways wash. IL possible under the
inins water. tho top or tho milk
nc bottle Is open turn a jelly
IS down over the top of the bottle.
forms sanitary covering that
| DIG quickly removed.
III II
rse quantities Of sugar overhead the
on stream and upset the digestion
is positively criminal to give pen.
. 10 the children and allow them
huy cheap candles OF unknown
gin. IL candy Is necessary, make
II home and tie assured OF its purity
penty OF cool drinking water should
given TO the children, even the
|, '9nful Of water three or four times
Ing the day. DO not give small
ldren ice water: for safety's sake
water should be boiled and cooled.
Lacks Reserve Power.
he growing child lacks the reserve
yer. of the adult. The organs OF
estion arc delicate and his vitality
Sufficiently adapted 10 his needs. Be
Use OF the great activities OF the
Ill he needs food that quickly pro-
.wth. The diet OF the adult would
+ insufficient for growing child.
|4intii the child is twelve years old
- pints of milk should be included
his daily diet. The milk may be
la in soups, cocoa, custards, pud-
/ ss and junkc,s. Well-cooked cereals
~ an important part in the daily
.nu. Barley. oatmeal and cornmeal
the most nutritious cereals; they
itain The needed constituents for
~ building.
'resh bread should never be given
|ychiidrcn.
IF,sde from the chance to cause d:ges-
I: disturbances, the action upon the
tn must be con sidered. Toasts.
|, .ibac, one-day old bread OF whole
'cals are most desirable. The min
~ constituents OF grain help in
king muscle and teeth.
II! fresh eggs. properly cooked. are q
'uabIc addition to. the child's diet.
ed foods should not. in any cir
X, distances, be considered in the child's
,)wance. DO not give III sat 20 child
under four years except OH the
ice of a physician.
Aids t0 Health.
,irccn and fresh vegetables. such as
s. asparagus and spinach are aids
the child's health. Lettuce should
served with but little seasoning.
| or bake potatoes or serve then,
potato soup. Potatoes are neceS-
~ 20 the growing child.
| ;e sure all vegetables are thoroughly