The Washington times., 1906-03-23
AN INEXPENSIVE 'SlMPI F
WARDROBE FOR THE BABY
Practical Garments That One Actually Needs in
the Layette

Compare lively few dresses and under
clothes ar actually needed in the ward
robe OF the new baby, and the simpler
these arc the greater comfort the little
ones will enjoy. With the exception OF
the christening robe. the day slips and
those of sheer nainsook for afternoon
wear are practically plain. The latter
can be as decorative in a simple way as
the heart OF the mother desires. They
can be trimmed with lace, hand ern-
broidery and tucks using ribbons as
fastening, OF finished with dainty hem
stitching with no other ornamentation.
II IS on the christening robe. however
that the mothers love will express Itself
most generously. II is work that she
VIII be able and will want to do her
self II one can afford II. fine handker-
chief linen is especially suitable for such
a garment, or soft white silk is some
times used. and soft null. finest nain-
sook or India linen is always sulta ole.
Miniature rosebuds embroidered about
the yoke and sleeves, forget -me-nots.
lilies Of the valley or Empire wreaths
are also especially suitable Occasion
ally one of these little christening rohes
IS made entirely Of lace over a delicate
shade Of pink or light blue silk. but the
preference IS for white dresses MS being
most in keeping with the innocence Of
childhood
Size of Wardrobe
\ practical and inexpensive wardrobe
for small baby should include three
uudervests OF light wool or merino for
the waist. three bands about eight
inches wide CT medium weight wool
either ribbed or plain; three pinning
blankets with cambric waist band. hem
stitched or pinked around the edges
The same number OF hannelette skirts
Is necessary. These should Se made
with a loose yoke that hangs from the
shoulders leaving the body free so that
there is 10 pressure on the heart. lungs.
or stomach. and the little ones can
stretch and expand as much as they want
with nothing 20 bind them. These skirts
can he prcttily finished in hemstitch-
ing or with fcather-stitching around the
bottom
nainsook can be included in the ward
robe though they are not absolutely
necessary I'm dressing the little one, yet
on very warm spring days the baby VIII
he more comfortable I'm them than with
The heavier pctticoats. They are made
on exactly the same lines as the fan
nelette skirts. with ruffie OF hne lace
or embroidery as finish Tor the oot-
clothes. should be made TO fasten with
ribbons or drawstrings without any
buttons for the latter often press INTO
the flesh. No pins of any description.
even safety. should ever be put in
young baby's clothing
Flannelette for Warmth.
For this season of the year three
lightweight fannelette night gowns
should be enough for everyday wear
They are made absolutely plain, open
in the front and gathered on a fist
drswstring or ribbon so that they will
ht tight around the neck. If the child
Is restless, a sleeping blanket OF light
weight wool should be used so that the
little one viii be protected from taking
cold even II il kicks off the covers. This
sleeping blanket Is simply made
by sewing over one end of a large
square piece of soft flannel so that the
feet cannot get out, and then making
t~o arms without any holes for the
hands to get through = drzWstring at
the neck completes the robe
For morning wear there should be at