------------------------------------------------------------------- AGE. Interval Night No. of Quantity Quantity between feedings feedings for one for 24 meals, (10 P.M. in 24 feeding. hours. by day. to 7 A.M.). hours. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Hours. Ounces. Ounces. 2d to 7th day 2 2 10 1 -1-1/2 10-15 2d and 3d weeks 2 2 10 1-1/2 - 3 15-30 4th and 5th weeks 2 1 10 2-1/2 - 3-1/2 25-35 6th to 8th week 2-1/2 1 8 3 - 5 24-40 3d to 5th month 3 1 7 4 - 6 28-42 5th to 9th month 3 0 6 5 - 7-1/2 30-45 9th to 12th month 4 0 5 7 - 9 35-45 --------------------------------------------------------------------- This schedule gives the averages for healthy children The smaller quantities are those required by small children whose digestion is not very vigorous. The larger quantities are those required by large children with strong digestion; in very few cases will it be advisable to go above these figures. The interval is reckoned from the beginning of one feeding to the beginning of the next one. _When should the interval between the feedings be lengthened?_ When there is gastric indigestion as shown by habitual vomiting or the regurgitation of food long after the bottle is finished; also when the appetite is very poor so that the infant regularly leaves some of its food. _When should the interval between the feedings be shortened?_ This is done much too frequently; it is rarely advisable to feed any infant, except one seriously ill, oftener than the time put down in the schedule. REGULARITY IN FEEDING _How can a baby be taught to be regular in its habits of eating and sleeping?_ By always feeding at regular intervals and putting to sleep at exactly the same time every day and evening. _When should regular training be begun?_ During the first week of life. _Should a baby be wakened to be nursed or fed if sleeping quietly?_ Yes, for a few days. This will not be required long, for with regular feeding an infant soon wakes regularly for its meal, almost upon the minute. _Should regularity in feeding be kept up at night as well as during the day?_ Only up to nine or ten o'clock; after that time a baby should be allowed to sleep as long as it will. _At what age may a well baby go without food from 10 P.M. to 6 or 7 A.M.?_ Usually at four months, and always at five or six months. Night feeding is one of the most frequent causes of wakefulness and disturbed sleep. STERILIZED MILK _What is meant by sterilizing milk?_ Heating milk for the purpose of destroying germs. _Does all cows milk contain germs?_