New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
THE TINY TRAVELLER
HOW TO AMUSF AND CARE FOR LITTLE
FOLKS JOURNEYING BY
RAIL OR BOAT

- -A.s * -Hs time When The average family
take rs annual outing and the trains leaving the
-.-v larry large contingent OF little folks, the
roS--or Of either nurse or mother under such con-
5,tsons IS an grduous one, combining as Il does the
=r,.zs NJ caring for the child and preventing IL
from becoming nuisance ro t1e rest o. the train
Z takes an abundance of tact. good nature and
avs-ress n disposition. Children are nervous,
sensitive little m0rtaIs. snd. while mother may
hide her loss o. temper OF Of patience so mat the
c-iI5 nay not see IL he IS pretty apt 70 feel II
rervously tired mother Is sure 70 mean fret
<-I child 80 plactciIy on Ile part Of the morneL
o. nurse nav be counted the drst requisite for
g resce@uI Journey The mother OF the well trained
-tEs Is OF course. going 70 reap her best reward
under such conditions; but unusual condiuons-a
hath hour probably hurried, breakfast half digested
Nd --o1e- place &c lunch nap and uncomfortable
zes-s for small -eg-sre often responsible FOR IN
sr----e6 conduct from small saints we'll as from
small sinners One must expect such conditions
and -sks The small persons as comfortable as pos
sitle
The car window Is only an amusement for a time,
and us panorama needs 70 be supplemented by
picture books. Too many toys are always in the
V-sv Ar old friend il the shape OF woolly dog
OF beloved rag doll viii often coax tired child to
slsep or rest Z The journey be long one. But as
rule little surprise that can occupy the childs
mind and imagination well MS fingers is
great success
4 little gt-l of two and q half years Kept
very happily occupied during q recent journey by
several books Of silk samples. The child took
pleasure II counting them and II saying over the
names OF the coIors, some Of which were 10
her Another source Of interest was 2 box stuck
f-lI OF large pins with fancy heads. There is little
Danger Of child OF that age hurting himself with
large pins and 10 stick them into the car seat and
back Il rhe box again is an occupation much aP-
u-e-iste5 Il must Dc borne in mind that children
Of today are apt 10 be more less satiated with
conventional toys and are more easily distracted
~ something out OF the common
4 block OF paper and 4 pencil are always de-
rns1ded. for If 1he child is 100 young TO write or
draw most mothers are skilfuI enough 70 turn out
dogs and horses OF demand For some reason q
pack q playing cards viii keep very young child
happy and occupied for 4 long tine
The fortunate child IS one with sufficient imagtns-
rion 70 create any plaything ne wishes; a pencil
wrapped IN E handkerchief may then become live
6ou and q hat its house. Most children may be
started OF such c game.
The luncheon basket IS Of course. z important
item n E days trip by rafl for il Is hardly wise
rely OF hufets and dining cars when children are
Of The party. Children are thirsty little mortals
never more 50 Than when travelling and it is safe
- carry more than the quantity OF huid prepared
o- boiled milk and boiled or filtered water they are
accustomed 10 drink ~ home. Most children prefer
te contents q the Ice cooler the end Of the car
70 the bottled water. bur the insipid Of the
latter may De disguised BY the addition Of some
harmless faroring, and II is certainly risk 70
s5-oN young child 10 drink the water carried on
Children must be made tldy several times during
ne Gay Is vel as al the close Of long journey
----e cfis1 ENJOY sOrJle OF cologne OF toilet
A-Le1 anc some calcun powder. Childrens gar
-E---s -aEe u little room IN satChel. and Il is
-sE % carry Al extra piece Two. 20 insure the
--.il comfort and cleanliness
- z ----e cEl-cren taking ocean voyages keep
Me- or q east they never suffer from heat
90 o- exercise ana on most Of the liners es-
80 zl-e1-o- Is given 10 preparing their food
~ s1oL-c however. be kept a light diet for
TN Gays. FOR Il Is mistake 10 imagine. many
s 2f me boats says that about % per cent Of the
lll-creI who cross suffer from seasickuess. al
--'-sn y Is true that the greater proportion Of
'-se sesstCk babies carried in the third bin
= rLl-C IN crossing should wear The feWest num-
Der q Ee-merts. constructed 10 90 on the easiest
sumner the woven equestrian tights should be
Playrhings should BE- small. and Of 2 kind that
MAKE -ne east possible clatter. They are really
lch OF q place on shpboard. but il is necessary
e Keep feW IN rhe trunk in reserve for q rainy
cay Children q eight years older ind so much
--el IS novel and amusing on shipboaTd that they
ere 1sppy. and consequently give little trouble
y -s me tot O1 TWO or three years who finds the
Geek an unsteady playground for his uneasy little
gooc plan is 10 tie him 10 the steamer chair by
.eN yards q rope. In his wrapped up condition q
l@- OF TWO can't hurt him. and II is impossible
Joy Ein1 70 get into any serious harm A child
year old or under be made comfortable in 4
hamper ne shape and style Of ordinary clothes
under year transported free Of charge. and
--ere1ore have 10 berth allotted them. and he
% carried on deck u II and take his airing II.
l-lcre- sleep vel ~ sea. and. unless the person
VINO IS caring for them happens 70 be sick. they
are less trouble than IS generally anticipated.