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
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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