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alike, and therefore, although the upper third of milk 

 in combination with barley water, etc., is frequently 

 advocated for such use, it must be modified to suit 

 the individual. In many cases peptone in the form 

 of peptogenic milk powder must be added to partially 

 digest the casein. 



The average diet for infants, with variations to 

 meet individual demands, should be as follows: 



Four per cent milk and 20 per cent cream is intended 

 for each formula in the following table : 



1 oz. equals 2 standard tablespoonfuls. 



1 drm. equals one tablespoonful. 

 30 gr. equals \ teaspoonful. 

 20 gr. equals 3 teaspoonful. 



TABLE FOR PREPARING FOOD FOR INFANTS 



Both lime and barley water are frequently substi- 

 tuted for a part or all of the water, depending on the 

 patient. They aid in separating the curd of milk but 

 are somewhat constipating. The greater the per cent 

 of cream in milk the less constipating, and vice versa. 



