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  1. Section Editor(s): JUAREZ, MAUREEN J.
  2. FRIESEN, PAMELA K.
  3. MISSAL, BERNITA E.

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The best diet for infants during the first 4 to 6 months is breast milk. If breast milk or baby formula is not available, the nurse can choose between two options.

  
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Option 1

 

* 2 parts boiled, cooled cow's milk

 

* 1 part boiled, cooled water

 

* 1 large spoonful of sugar or oil for each large glass

 

 

Option 2

 

* 2 parts canned evaporated milk

 

* 3 parts boiled, cooled water

 

* 1 large spoonful sugar or oil for each large glass

 

 

To treat dehydration, give breast milk first, then offer oral rehydration therapy. Give sips of the following every few minutes:

 

* 1 liter of clean water

 

* 1/2 teaspoon of salt

 

* 8 teaspoon of sugar

 

 

(Werner, Thumanc, & Maxwell, 2007)

 
 

Werner, D., Thumanc, C., & Maxwell, J. (2007). Nutrition: What to eat to be healthy. In Where there is no doctor: A village healthcare handbook (9th ed., chapter 11, p. 120). Berkley CA: The Hesperian Foundation. Retrieved February 15, 2008 at http://www.hesperian.org/publications_download_wtnd.php. [Context Link]