Children do not require a great variety in their food. Give one
article of diet at a time and see how it agrees before trying another.

After a child is a year old the various cereals may be given as
porridge instead of gruel, with the addition of a little sugar.

Remember, all cereals should be thoroughly cooked (see page 83).


BISCUITS.

Gluten, soda, oatmeal or Graham biscuits may be soaked in milk or
given alone. Do not give the fancy or sweet biscuits to young
children.


EGGS.

A properly boiled egg (see page 69) may be given every alternate day
to a child 1 year old.


JUNKET.

Junket is much better for young children than custards or puddings,
and sometimes agrees well with babies.

Take 1 pint of milk, heat it to 98° Fah., or milk warm. Add 1
teaspoonful of rennet and 1 teaspoonful of sugar. Stir all together
and let it stand in a warm place until it becomes as thick as jelly.