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Deficiency of milk might survive even at a very early period afterward deliverance, and yet be dispatched. This, however, isn’t to be achieved by the substance too often resorted to; for it’s the custom with many, 2 or 3 weeks later their confinement, whenever the issue of nutrition for the infant is meager, to partake mostly of malt for its growth. Sooner or later this would be found harmful to the constitution of the mother: but however, then, is this deficiency to be avoided? Allow the nurse keep but in healthiness, and this detail acquired, the milk, both as to measure and quality, will be as sufficient, nutritious, and good, as could be developed by the individual.
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In setting up this dieting, it is extremely crucial to prevail perfect milk, not previously skimmed, or mixed with water; and in warmly atmospheric condition just taken from the cow. It shouldn’t be mixed with the water or sugar until desired, and not more ready-made than will be taken by the baby at the time, for it must be precooked fresh at every meal. It’s best not to warmth the milk over the fire, but allow the water be in a boiling state while blended with it, and thus given to the baby warm or lukewarm.
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