The Diet Of Infancy And Childhood (1864)

By Samuel Barker

Book Overview

The Diet of Infancy and Childhood is a book written by Samuel Barker in 1864. The book is a comprehensive guide to the proper diet for infants and children during their early years. It includes information on the nutritional needs of children at different stages of development, as well as advice on breastfeeding, weaning, and the introduction of solid foods.The book covers a range of topics related to childhood nutrition, including the benefits of breast milk, the importance of a balanced diet, and the dangers of overfeeding. It also includes recipes for infant and child-friendly foods, along with tips on how to prepare and serve them.Barker's approach to child nutrition is based on his belief that a healthy diet is essential for the physical and mental development of children. He emphasizes the importance of feeding children a variety of foods to ensure they receive all the nutrients they need to grow and thrive.Overall, The Diet of Infancy and Childhood is a valuable resource for parents and caregivers looking to provide their children with a healthy and balanced diet during their early years. It remains a relevant and informative guide to child nutrition over 150 years after its original publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116693148X
• ISBN13: 9781166931483
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"