The Washington times., 1907-07-15
Care of the Baby

In the fine summer weather he may be
taken out from the fourteenth day after
birth. In wet or windy weather he
should not be taken out whatever the
season. In cold, fine winter weather he
may have his first journey at the end
Of one month. The childs mouth and
nose should never be yelled. IL the sun
light be dazzling the eyes may be COW
cred, but II IL better 10 make other
arrangements for protecting them.
When a babe Is placed in his little
vehicle he SHOULD rest at full length, as
If In bed. If made 10 sit up, however
supported by cushions. weight will be
thrown on the spinal column that Il is
not fitted 20 bear. The cushions do not
lessen this weight. Hence may arise
spinal curvature.
Guard them from fire and lamp and
sun. AS a broad rule, very young In
fants are carefully shielded from blaz-
ing sunlight. Equally as a rule. so
soon as n child is able 10 toddle. no
thought is given 20 the thing he is likely
TO seek-hrellght. Mothers will place an
infant on a rug in front of hot fire
and amuscdly watch him laughing at
the flames. not knowing that they may
be watching the beginning Of a lifelong
dimness OF vision.
For a reason that win presently be
obvious, I avoid using the term under
clothing. In dealing with children we
must keep in mind that the skin is ex-
tremely sensitive. far more so than that
of the adult. Things that in men and
women are either disregarded. or that
even give comfort may so irritate a
babe that a rash results, while MS neTv-
Gus system may he affected TO the
verge or beyond the verge of an attack
Of commissions.
Never allow any starched material to
touch the skin. Never. on any account
whatever, sacrifice a possibility Of COM
Tort TO a certainty of good appearance.
Do not nut furs about the neck, or any
wooden scarf, unless you have some IN
DERIVING arrangement OF silk or other
soft fabric. Never use flannel that has
not been washed Always watch the
effect of flannel on the skin. for there is
skin disorder known as flannel rash, &"
70 which young children are very liable
II any irritation be observed let the
child wear the softest cotton, linen. or
silk beneath the flannel.
Never fasten a hat or cap with elastic
passing under the chin. Use a soft
adhering cap; or II you cannot do this,
fasten whatever is worn with a silk
scarf passing under the chin and Sc
cured by a safety pin 70 the crown of
the cap. Never dress a child warmly
above and below and leave the knees
unguarded. Never send a child into the
cold with short frOck and thin drawers.
People give every care TO the chest II
/ is the chest that Is always wrapped up.
But what of the abdomen lower.
front part Of the body popularity and
! incorrectly styled the stomach. This
contains very vital organs. The abdo-
men Is of importance equally with the
| chest. Neglect OF this truth Is respon-
sible for catarrh Of the intestines.
Lastly. never have the childs Skin
/ clothing washed with soda
The reason for this advice Is that
much Of the soda remains in the stun,
and is directly provocative Of skin irri-
/ tation. A chiid's linen should be washed
/ with soap only, and II should be SC
rinsed and re-rinsed in n succession OF
clear waters that the latest rinsing does
not give TO the water any discoloratiou
or turbidity whatever. 1t is impossible