The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1900-08-09

reaisioualy avoided. n albt only useless, but
often Dangerous. tos-n
IL, = .a's ,,. hot xsstasr hsay .sesla wear
essary for 1T protectlbn IRON draughts,
For day wsar for q ,nsGrborn baby. use al
extremely light. set flannel abdominal
band, which can be Nieardsd entirely Sust
SO soon as physical conditions and the
strength Of the child WIN permit The use
OF tho band for other than the newborn
best nurses and practitioners.
When the band Hal been properly ad-
5usted. and that neans not pinned too
tightly. skirt Of the, 8ame soft flannel is
slipped On to absorb the Precipitation that
flows 30 abundantly from the pores of the
mother Is reasonably sure that there is no
possibility OF sudden draught sweeping
through the room. she may discard the us
ual flannel underskirt ON very hot days and
put over this Embarrassing Of shirt and
band simple white muslin slip. This slip
must not be too long. nor must It be gath
cred too fully, and there should be NO ruff
fles or frills.
Above all else. care should be taken to
see that the garment fits properly; that it
is not too small at the arm holes or too
tight at the neck; that the seams are fn-
ished on in such manner as not to be-
come harsh. welts when they have been
starched. Great care should be taken at all
times In laundering baby's wardrobe Very
very little starch. II any, should be used
Never. never put baby's garment on
over its head. is one OF the rules to be OBJ
served. Petticoats and overdress must al
ways go on over the feet. and in this way
the baby's temper is not rudled. The aver
age mother, however well tntentioned she
may be- hasn't the slightest conception OF
tne fortunes she tnfiicts upon her helpless
baby in the way of clothing.
Shoes and at0ckinQS NlfnTara and roocca
sins are denominations that the hot weather
baby should know nothing whatever about
ITS little, bare feet should have plenty OF
kicking room in the folds Of its underskirt
or dress.
For night the nationally dressed baby in
this hot weather will wear only it's flannel
band and plain muslin night Slip which
must not be very long. and the baby will
be laid on its right side on a cool sheet.
with absolutely nothing put over it. OF
course, this advice Is given with the UNDER
standing that there Is no cold draught
blowing on the baby. and 1t must be borne
in mind that draughts are deadly to q
young child's constitution.
On very hot days. when the baby IL sure
to become fretful unless it is carefully
looked after, 1t Is we'll to ascertain Just
what position it likes best to be held in
what Is an easy posture for some babies Is
uncomfortable for others.
One of the most frequent ailments In hot
The remedy Is very simple, and its cure
can always be effected without the use of
alcohol or drugs. Collie is caused by one
of two DISQUALIFICATION or cold The
symptoms are rather violent paroxysms of
crying. legs are. drawn up ON the abdomen,
and extremities become cold. AS a proven
tive assist the circulation and also the di-
gest1on by keeping hands and feet warm
Do not give baby whisky, fennel. or other
herb teas; 1t is chiefly because these drinks
are given hot that they help the trouble,
and plain hot water will give Just as much
relief and will not upset the stomach The
water must be given very hot and by q
dropper, two or three teaspOonfuls at a
time. Often simply warming the hands and
leet IN front OF an open fire., laying the
baby across your knee with your warm
hand upon the stomach, and gently patting
the back will be all that is necessary for a
cure. A hot wateT bag laid upon the
stomach is also good. 2 II the attack be q
very hard and stubborn one, a few DROPS
CT essence of peppermint may be added to
wine glass of hot water, and a few drons
OF the mixture given to the child
Earache is another common ailment NJ
babies; they often suffer much and are fire.
Guently treated for other troubles before
the real one is discovered child with
an earache will waken suddenly from a
sound sleep with q. sharp cry, and usually
puts his hand to his ear; after short cry
ing spell he quiets down or falls asleep.
only to waken again later with another
paroAysm. Heat Of any kind applied to
the ear will almost always give relief. but
II 1t does not the doctor should be called. A
small hot water bag placed against the ear
or small muslin bags filled with hops, bran.
or salt-in fact, anything which will hold
neat long, heated in the oven, then applied
70 the ear. will usually stop the pain.