The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1884-05-02
THE CARE OF INFANTS.
Educational and Hygenic Rules Taught the
Nurses.

There Is 30 much wisdom and kindness
condensed In the Educational and Hygenlc
rules given for the Nurses Kindergarten
Training School In our National Capital for
the guidance of mothers, teachers, govern
es,es and nurses that we think We cannot do
better for our readers than to publish them
entire.
EDUCATIONAL RULES.
/. Be careful what habits q child acquires
during the first month Of his life. Do not
rock or walk him TO sleep, unless you wish
TO do II for years to come.
2. As much NJ possible, have regular hours
for the child's sleep, as we'll as his play with
the mother or nurse) and his meals.
8. Avoid all loud talking and inharmo-
NOUS noises In the presence Of little child;
even punches Of keys or rattles should rather
be exchanged for sweet tunes or musical In
strumenls. Any OF the sounds OF nature are
best for the child. Jenny Lind says her
talent began TO develop at the age Of four,
when she used to 90 into the garden, and not
only listened TO but initiated the songs Of
birds and bees.
4. Do not dilly-dally with baby while
washing him. II he cries do not stop In
your work, but finish as gently and speedily
a. possible, then pet as much as you please
afterward. or course his wants should all
have been supplied before beginning the pro-
cess. II 10 not necessary TO strip the child
entirely In the beginning, especially II the
room Is not warm; wash the face and neck
first, dress the upper part Of the body and
then proceed.
9. Prevent fuss with your child by turn.
ing his attention to something different; es-
psclally Is this sficacious II the object il In
motion, and pretty. ... -....m. ....- .r
o. Hang attractive pictures In the nursery,
and change them after while for others.
Iris . foolish practice for servants 10
let children beat the table or chair against
. which the child fell or hurt himself, - IL
develops revsngefulness.
8. IL . child IL disposed TO be greedy over
his meals, turn his attention 70 the sources
whence food came, or let him give some Of
IL TO the cat or dog. Quite the contrary
course must DO pursued II the child 10 excita-
BILE and easily diverted.
o. Don't take the baby up the minute he
wakes up, but let him FIRST get fully awak-
sned, and lie = few minutes, II he Is not
crying.
10. Refrain from giving positive commands
10 q little child. Give him the habit Of ODE
dience, but II 10 not wise TO interrupt the
chlids play by an order. Leave him - much
- possible BY himself, and 20 far - II can be
done without injury, let him learn the con-
sequences OF his own actions. Too much
csutioning and forbidding Is to Be guarded
against. @
II. he careful TO consider II childs wish
shall be gratined or denied before you give
your reply. To grant II aterward. because
the child leases or cries, ID inJsdicious. We
are apt to be too quick In our rcfusals Of in
nocent requests, which may perhaps incon-
veniencs us somewhat. s'st gf la1sn1-t
~. A wise mother, o. hearing . child fret,
gives him something to eat before settling
the question Of right or wrong. Many little
ones become Troublesome when hungry, but
are too much absorbed in their play 10 know
what 10 the matter. - fHs53 90 qemstas
ID. Control your fears In the presence OF
child. Give aiways the example Of faith
10 Coda protecting care. During thunder
storm Improve the opportunity 70 call out
the childrrn's admiration for the Lightning,
while quietly taking every precaution against
Danger. 49, I, gsssts.ssi as.g +,
IA. DO not lead little child into tempta-
ton. II there y anything be particularly
wants, keep 1t out Of sight. Do not expect
from little child what an adult can hardly