The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1895-07-26
FOR LITTLE INvALlDS.
suggestions for tho Care and Amuseme
of Ill Children.

suggestions for tho Care and Amusement
of Ill Children.
In dangerous illness, when the hos
pital nurse has control of the sick
room, a well-ordered time is quickly
established, but in less serious cases
where trained help is not sought, and
Turing convalescence, a few practical
aints on the home nursing of children
nay, Mt the present time, especially,
De offered, says the London Times
To begin with, food or medicine should
uever be prepared or discussed before
little patient, nor should the doctors
opinion or the child's symptoms be
talked over. Children often catch half
phrases and misunderstood whispered
conversations and SO form terrifying
tnticipations Of their illness and its
treatment. AS drinks are sure
10 be in constant demand
weak lemonade may generally be
given, but children often prefer pure
water. 1t is best to use a small glass
and only give the exact quantity al
lowed; no thoughtful nurse will dis
appoint thirsty child with the trying
admonition mot to drink it all!' Now
Is the time toremember expressed pref
erences and dislikes, judiciously ig
hored in days of health. Children, a.
rule, are more guided by their eyes
than by their palates. and fancies pre-
vail strongly in the young; even il
health very imaginary dislikes are
taken, which an alteration in appear
ance, or even name, will remove. Fo,
Instance, a small invalid had been cat
i'll. eh birh
In glass saucer, almost masquerade0
Us straw berry ice, before she demand.
ed the name Of her pretty pudding
Ground rice, DEAR" the incautiously
candid nurse replied. oh" mournful
ly; then 1 can't eat any more, for
remember don't like ground rice"
Highly-favored dishes are seldom
liked by children, and are quite un
suitable for them, but a pretty appear
ance will make simple, nourishins
forms of diet inviting. Half u dozen
glaze cherries or a few Hundreds and
thousands" scattered over plain blanc
mango turns it into a party" dish.
The portion of custard or milk pId
ding, which would have no attraction
if sent from the nursery table, becomes
quite desirable if baked in a tiny dish,
and the joy of helping oneself will pos
sibly lead to a second supply being
consumed. The bread and butter OF
bread and jam at teatime, made into
thin sandwiches, then cut into narrow
fingers, and built up crosswise on the
child's plate, lends the interest of de-
molishing the pyramid to help out the
languid appetite. A child's dislike to
beef tea, soup or beaten-up egg and
milk may sometimes be overcome il
the novelty of taking it through tube
or straw be adopted. What matter il
returning energy suggest the blowing
of few bubbles, when the nourishing
compound has gone to build up tissue
and muscle anew.
In illness, where coaxing is 1egiti
J mate, a little story will sometimes help
down unwelcome but necessary food, q
fresh mouthful accompanying each
item mentioned; this recalls the reals
tic adventures of an imaginary boy
starting on a journey by train and the
weak smile the first seen for many
days on pale little face). which
greeted the exciting climax, And
this is the guard who closed the door
with bang; and this is the bang!" as
the last spoonful was valiantly swal.
lowed.
Another little victim Of influenza al.
most enjoyed her obnoxious cough
mixture from the happy thought oil
putting the medicine into her dolls
teapot. and allowing her to pour it for
a pretended dolls tea party, at which
she was the sole guest! Any trivial
devices, which lessen the chances oi
pevishness or tears, are worth consid
ering: small wants and wishes should
be complied with as much and as
quickly as possible. The indefinite
'presently. dear" so trying in health,
seems unbearable in illness; when
the thing petitioned for is not
practical BILE, some substitute should be
found, or diversion of thought sug-
gested. With returning h ealth nurs.
cry discipline can be resumed, fol-
ordinary boys and girls are only toe
eager to throw off invalid ways, and
of all patients children are the least
likely to become malades imaginaires.
The invalid bed table makes the best
vantage ground for toys, but if not al
hand a large japanese or tin tray is moi
bad substitute. On it the boy can
maneuver his tin soldiers, or the girl
give her doll a party. The most com.
Portable bed wrap is a light flannel
jacket, made with a wide whole back
which permits the arms to be slippc,
in easily, and loose sleeves, ending
above the nightdress cuff. which does
not then ruck up the arm. In cold
weather it should be lined throughout
with white wadding, lightly quilted,
an extra lining not being required
and when any part is worn of or soiled
1t can be easily renewed. This coy
garment can be run up in an hour OF
two if wanted in a hurry and in case,
of bronchitis. CONGESTION, etc, is the
best possible protection against fresh
ch;lls.-Chicaco Tribune.