Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-16
A CHILD'S COMFORT
NEW THINGS THIS YEAR THAT
WILL HELP.
A Model Nursing Bib and Carriage
Bag to Slip the Baby
In

Written for The Everng Star.
Children nowadays have nearly as many
bows and furbelows as their elders, and
their frills Of fashion are considered or
quite as much Importance.
One of the most novel and useful articles
shown in the shops is the go-cart robe,
which is made in the shape Of bag, Slit
at the sides. Instead of the old unsatis-
factory method of tucking in with robe,
the youngster Is stood in the bag. and put
in the go-cart, where he enjoys his ride
without any exposure to cold. He is thus
not only protected on top Of his anatomy,
but underneath as we'll. which Is an adj
vantage over the old method. When the
child is comfortably seated in the go-cart
the bag robe looks like any other robe.
Some of the handsomest robes known are
of Thibet sheepskin, which has a crinkly
nap three or four inches long. They come
in a rich cream, and are lined with cream,
or colored satins, or broadcloth. Baby
lamb is also popular for these robes
One of the newest devices for tightening
the cares of the laundress is the model
nursing bib. This is made of all sorts of
materials and in different ways. prac-
teal one Is made of a soft cloth, hem
stitched all around. A cotton-padded and
quilted bib of smaller size was sewed in the
neckband and bound with the bib. Tape
ties were attached at the sides
linen, hemstitched and embroidered. I'm
derneath is a separate bib of stockinet to
protect the clothing. These bibs come in
all shapes and sizes.
The modern mother does not need to burn
the candle. at both ends in order to make
her children appear well dressed, unless she
chooses TO do so. So many things can be
purchased ready-made, cheaper and prettier
than they can be made at home. Often, too
new cuff and collar set will change the
entire appearance of half-worn dress or
suit.
Collars and Cuffs.
Adjustable collars with cuffs to match, If
desired, are shown made of various mate
rails, and in all sizes for both boys and
girls Sailor collars of pique In white, blue
and pink, with or without the shield and
standing collar, are exceedingly popular
ana are sold at reasonable prices. Some
have a star embroidered at each corner in
silk, with row of stars across the front of
the shield. Others have the anchor or
feur de lis embroidered on them. Heavy
corded silk in dainty colors makes beauti-
full collars, which will clean easily. One Of
the prettiest cnes seen was of yellow corded
silk, and was trimmed with a heavy white
silk cord.
OF laces the Irish crochet collars are the
most exclusive. These are much used on
the Fauntleroy suits for boys and for the
outside of little girls coats Other washable
sets are shown in pique with scalloped
cages with Stlcneu cuIlS ana Tie endS TO
match. Some of these plique collars are set
with embroidered medallions. Scrim, ba-
tlste, grass cloth and linens are also i'm
mensely popular These are trimmed with
laces and embroidery in the linen shades.
II is quite the fashion to use not only
shirt-waist sets for children. but to have
buttonholes and use these patent arrange
ments In lieu of buttons These come in
pearl and gold. and some look like
crocheted buttons. but they are made of
composition. Baby buttons are more pop
ular than pins. and they are linked to-
gether with chains. This idea Is good and
economical one, as buttons are apt to be
crushed in the wringer.