abstract:Maconochie is a stew of sliced turnips, carrots and potatoes in a thin soup, named for the Aberdeen Maconochie Company that produced it. It was a widely used food ration for British soldiers in the field during the Boer WarMaurice Harold Grant, History of the war in South Africa, 1899-1902.
Dr Ian Maconochie, from the RoyalCollegeofPaediatrics and Child Healthsaid: "Childrenunderfive generally averageat least11hours sleep at night and in daytimenaps."