Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-12-23
THC FAMILY DOCTOR.

NATURES ANzs." HETIo.-Iwasa attacked
with a severe denAl neuralgia. After
resorting to friction, cod and hot appli-
cations, ETC., without obtaining any re-
lief, I lay upon my bed trusting that
sleep might come and give me respite.
Still the excruciating pain continued,
and while I was suffering the fortunes
of the doubly Damned" undecided
whether to arouse some tired druggist
for a bottle of chloroform or chop my
head off with decided preference, how
ever, for the chlorofornl, I suddenly
bethought me Of what had read on an
an@sthetic which we always carry with
us. Thereupon I began to initiate my
lungs to their utmost capacity. and then
forcibly blow out all the air I could.
Immediately the pain began to lessen,
and after few repetiions of the process
it had entirely ceased, being displaced
by delightful tickling sensation in the
gums, and furthermore know not, for
in less time than it takes to tell it I was
sound asleep, awakening next morning
delightfully."- refreshed and without
symptom Of my ailment left. Hence,
you see, was not simply temporarily
relieved, but entirely we'll again. I wish
other sufferers would try this and report
'results.-A. F0rst, in Louisville Medical
NesOs.
THE CARR OF BABIES.
DR.. Foote's Health Monthly (New
York; commends the following thirteen
rules issued under the auspices of the
French Academy of Medicine-for the
care of infants:
l. During the first gear the only suit
able nourishment for an infant is its own
mothers milk, or that of healthy wet
nurse. Sucking should be repeated
every two hours-less frequently ct
night.
2. When it is impossible to give breast
milk, either from the mother or a suita-
BILE nurse, cows or goats milk given
tepid, reduced at first one-half by the
addition of water slightly sweetened,
and after few weeks one-fourth only,
is the next-best substitute.
3. In giving milk to an infant always
use glass or earthenware vessels, not
metallic ones, and always observe the
most scrupulous cleanliness in their
management, rinsing whenever used.
Always avoid the use of teats of cloth or
sponge, so frequently applied to appease
hunger or quiet crying.
4. Never forget that artificial nourish-
ment, whether by nursing bottle or
spoon without the breast, increases to
an alarming degree the chances of pro-
ducing sickness and death.
5. It is always dangerous to give an
infant, especially during the first two
months of its life, solid food of any
kind-sucha as bread, cakes, meats, veget-
able or fruit.
6. Only after the seventh month, and
when the mothers milk is not sufficient
to nour1sh the child, should broths be
allowed. After the first year is ended
then it is appropriate to give broth or
paps made with milk and bread, dried
flour, rice, and the farinaceous articles, to
prepare for weaving. A child ought not
to be weaned until it has cut its first
twelve or thirteen teeth; and then only
when in perfect health.
Z. A child should be washed and
dressed every morning, before being
nursed or fed. In bathing child, tenn
per the water to the weather, carefully
cleanse the body, and especially the gent
tai organs, which require great cleanli-
ness and care and the head should be
carefully freed from all scabs and crusts
which may form. Where the belly-band
is used, it should be kept on for at least
one month.
8. An infants clothing should always
be SO arranged as to leave the limbs
freedom of motion, and not to compress
any portion of the body.
9. An infants clothing should always
he studiously adapted to the weather,
avoiding at all times exposure to the in
furious effects of sudden changes in
temperature without proper covering
but nurseries and sleeping apartments
should invariably be well ventilated.
10. An infant should not be taken in.
to the open air before the fifteenth day
after birth, and then only in mild, fail
weather.
II. It is Objectionable to have an in
FAINT sleep in the same bed either with
its mother or nurse.
IL. No mother should be in too great
a hurry to have a child walk; let il
crawl and accustom itself to rising on
its feet by climbing on articles of furni.
ture, or assisted by the arms of a care
full attendent. Great care should be
taken in the too early use of baby wag
ons, etc.
Ii. In cases of suspected pregnancy;
either of mother or nurse, the child
should be weaned at once.