"Third to the sixth month: Eighteen ounces of milk, thirty ounces of barley-water, six teaspoonfuls of sugar. Feed four to six ounces at three-hour intervals, seven feedings in twenty-four hours.
"Sixth to the ninth month: Twenty-four ounces milk, twenty-four ounces barley-water, six teaspoonfuls granulated sugar. Feed six to eight ounces at three-hour intervals, six feedings in twenty-four hours.
"Ninth to twelfth month: Thirty-eight ounces milk, twelve ounces barley-water, six teaspoonfuls of granulated sugar. Feed seven to nine ounces at three and one-half hour intervals, five feedings in twenty-four hours."
Barley-Water.—The barley-water used in the above formulas may be made in the following way: To two teaspoonfuls of pearl barley, add one quart of water, and boil continuously for six hours, keeping the quantity up to a quart by the addition of water; strain through coarse muslin. The barley will be better if it is soaked for a number of hours, or over night, before cooking. The water in which it is soaked is not used.
An equally good barley-water may be made in an easier way by using Robinson's prepared barley. This may be procured in the drug stores. It is only necessary to take one even tablespoonful of this barley to twelve ounces of water and cook for twenty minutes.
Condensed Milk.—When the mother cannot afford to buy bottled milk from the wagon, when she has no ice-chest and cannot afford to buy ice, she should not attempt cow's-milk feeding, but may use canned condensed milk as a substitute during the hot months only. The can, when opened, should be kept in the coolest place in the apartment, carefully wrapped in clean white paper or in a clean towel. The feeding hours are the same as for fresh cow's milk:
"Under three months of age: Condensed milk one-half to one teaspoonful; barley-water, two to four ounces.
"Third to sixth month: Condensed milk, one to two teaspoonfuls; barley-water, four to six ounces.
"Sixth to ninth month: Condensed milk, two to three teaspoonfuls; barley-water, six to eight ounces.
"Ninth to twelfth month: Condensed milk, three teaspoonfuls; barley-water, eight to nine ounces."