Potatoes should not be given to a child under 2 years old in any other form than baked. The potash salts are the most valuable constituent, and are lost when they are peeled and boiled. They should be dry and mealy. A little salt, butter or cream should be added.
Macaroni.
(See page 85.)
Macaroni is an excellent food for young children.
Fruit.
Baked apples and the juice of an orange are the only fruits which should be given to children under two years of age.
Rice.
Rice is an excellent food for young children, but not for infants.
Ventilation.
Foul air is injurious to grown persons, but it is infinitely more dangerous to the sensitive organization of a child. Therefore special attention should be given to the ventilation of rooms occupied by a baby (see page 132).