The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1894-07-16

Mrs. Margaret Jennings, Ottawa, I'LL know
that many OF the readers of our paper moth
ers, so Will write about that Old but always in
teresting subject, the of babies, hoping that
some things which have learned by experience,
may be OF benefit to them.
young baby needs very little tending The
habit of being continually in arms, or amused is
soon formed, and themother becomes the slave
which she has no right to be, even to her own
child. See that he is comfortable, and allow him
to amuSe himself the greater part OF the time that
he is awake. He should have plenty OF food sleep
and quiet, and ii he is provided with these,
healthy baby will give very little trouble.
daily bath in water of the proper tSmpera-
ture about SO degrees is not only necessary for
cleanliness, but Is greatly enjoyed DO not allow
him to remain in it longer than five minutes, then
dry him thoroughly and rub his body gently with
the hand, to secure Il good reaction. Dust all the
creases VITA powdered chalk This Will protect
the sensitive surface, but if the skin becomes red
and irritable, rub the places with sweet oil, cold
cream or something of the kind
A great deal has been said about the best way to
make babies clothing, but whatever patterns are
chosen, let his understanding be of the soltest
WOOL and see that the bands not too tight.
Often little losening IN the afternoon will add to
his comfort. 1t is much more convenient to make
all his garments open in the back. Place the skirt
sleeves within those Of the dress when you put
them on, and you will save yourself much time
and patience,
require water, but they should be given a few
drops of water from teaspoon occasionally, al
most from the first This alone VIII often quiet
restless child at night. After child begins teeth
ing, to neglect to give him cool drink every few
hours, is a positive cruelty.
There are many mothers, who like myself, can
not nurse their babies, and the feeding is the most
important thing about caring for them To such
! would say, that nothing have ever tried equal
lactated food. Have ut least two bottles with rab
Der nipples so that the one that in use may be
washed and aired, or left the pure cold water.
Prepare only small quantity of the food at a
time, and empty and wash the bottle as soon as
the meal is done.
Begin by feeding every two hours during the
day, and not so often at night, gradually engtnen
the intervals between meals, and increase the
quantity Regularity is very important, for iced
ing child every time he cries or is restless, not
only causes the mother unnecessary trouble, but
VIII derange the stomach and bowels. DO not give
a child meat any vegetables that require cLeW-
ing, until he has all his teeth 1t seems lncredbe
that after all the warnings doctors have given on
this point, there still mothers and nurses VINO
believe it. strengthens q baby to give him little
OF everything on the table.
After he hasipassed his sixth month, a little wen
cooked rice oat meal may be given, but II there
is any trouble with his stomach or bowers, re-
tllrnat0 an exclusive diet OF lactated ioou lor
short time Will always correct It,
You Will be assured thatI know whereof write
when | tell YOU that when my first baby was three
months old he weighed only seven pounus ana
upon the advice of our physician, L decided 10
Wean him.
After began feeding him in the way described,
he gradually gained in flesh ana strength; Wheu
he was eight months Old 1t would nave peeh ilaro
to find hearter healthier child than he was.
He passed his second summer without having
the summer complaint, or any OF the MS so com
mon to children OF that age. Since theh nave
fed two other babies i'll the same way WITH the
same result.