We think the knowledge we have today is new... but my MIL recently gave me marc's "Baby's Book" its a little blue book an old version of the MCHN books we have today to store measurements and immunisation details etc. Anyway there are some tips on how to care for your baby and I thought I'd share them. Some of you will find them interesting to know that we still follow them today.

~ Breast Fed babies rarely need extra fluids but in very hot weather boiled water should be offered to artificially fed babies and to babies who have been weaned.
~ FEED baby when he is hungry and wants to be fed. He will need night feeds, and at least 5 feeds in 24 hrs. Wind can be swallowed if baby is left crying for too long.
~ Feed him if he's hungry.
~ Ask Visitors to let baby sleep.
~ Half an hour after both breasts are empty there's another ounce for baby.
~ Feeding more often makes a better milk supply.
~ A cuddle makes feeding time a happy time.
~ You milk gives more value than prepared baby foods.
~ If you want to use a playpen start before a baby can move about.
~ Guard the fire, the heater, the stove and the fan.
~ Lock up Kerosene, Detergents, Bleaches, Weed Killers, Fly Spray.
~ There's no hurry to start potty training.
~ Don't expect too much of baby.
~ He should know there are one or two things that are taboo.
~ Simple, strong safe toys are best - Blocks, boxes, wooden spoons, buckets and sand etc.
~ He learns by watching what you do and how you behave.

I thought it was very interesting. And it seems the breast is best campaign has been around for some time by the looks of it As is delaying solids, demand feeding and non CC methods for settling.

*hugs*
Cailin