University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Home Health Care
Pediatrics
Food, Fortified
Infant Food
Infant Nutrition
Classification
Home Health
Nutrition
Infant Food
Infant Nutrition
Accession Number
1991.14.2 a-b
Description
Brecht infant feeder consisting of clear glass tube with shaped points at both ends to attach pull-on brown latex nipple at one end and a black rubber squeeze bulb at the other; with original cardboard box printed with brand information.
Brecht infant feeder consisting of clear glass tube with shaped points at both ends to attach pull-on brown latex nipple at one end and a black rubber squeeze bulb at the other; with original cardboard box printed with brand information.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - infant feeder
b - box
Provenance
Acquired from the Academy of Medicine; Ontario Medical Association via Jane Buzza.
Printed on top side of box: ""Rigo" BRECHT INFANT FEEDER // For administering food to babies not strong enough to feed naturally // Capacity approximately 1 1/4 ounce". Printed on one side of box: "Rigo BRECHT INFANT FEEDER // For feeding premature and weakly infants // Fitted with pure Latex Nippler (small size - one hole) // Soft rubber bulb to ensure gentle flow". Printed on other side of box: "FOR THE NORMAL BABY // The Rigo Improved Nipple and the Rigo // Nurser provide the best feeding combination"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-D1-
Length
a - 20.0 cm
b - 20.8 cm
Width
b - 3.9 cm
Depth
b - 3.6 cm
Diameter
a - 2.4 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Original box flaps missing and replaced with custom fitted removable cardboard flaps
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Internet
Research Facts
Researching origin of the name "Brecht Feeder": It appears to refer to the use of a syringe-like tube, with attached nipple at one end and valve at the other. Found one reference with "Brecht" as a registered trademark, which may mean it refers to the tubing itself.