The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-08-01
WARM, BUT LIGHT,
WARDROBE FOR
SUMMER BABY
This for the Sake of Mother or
Nurse as Well as the
Little Wearer.

The midsummer wardrobe for an
infant should be warm. but at the
same time as light IN weight as pos
sible on haby's account and also for
the sake Of its mother or muse.
A first outfit for summer baby
should include four fine French fan
mel bands. preferably pinked on the
edges. Some first bands are finished
with a binding but, though the raw
edges may not look quite so neat as
those bound. there is less pressure
felt by the child. An infants flesh
is SO tender that even the marks of
stitching will show when garments fit
too tightly; hence the preference for
the ptnking.
Four fine woollen or silk and wool
len shirts will be sufficient while the
baby is in long clothes, especially If
the drying is done on a wooden frame.
Four little night dresses made from
a nice quality of English longcloth
come next on the list. These should
he simple. just gathered at the neck
and wrists, the bottom finished with
a deep hem
. From four to six everyday slips
should be provided the number de
pending upon the laundry facilities
White soils very quickly In summer
and absolute freshness of baby's cloth
ing is imperative.
Two dresses Of finer quality may be
provided for best, If desired Main
sock and very fine cambria are the
materials preferred; the decoration
feather stitching, Val. lace. fine hand
tucking and dainty embroidery.
Three flannel petticoats win be am
pie. for with the best of care they
shrink in washing and a baby grows
so fast that 1t is mistake to buy
more.
A dainty long wrapper is a neces-
sity. This may be made from ftne
nuns yelling or China silk, interlined
with wadding, White. pale pink and
pale blue are suitable colors
While II Is not recommended that
bahy's entire layette be made by the
mother. this little wrapper may be
undertaken and means quite saving
Of money without very much work.
The wrapper should be ample in size,
with sleeves wide at the wrists. This
rule will apply too the sleeves of all
the baby's frocks, for little hands grow
quickly and tiny fingers get caught
in wristbands too tight.
Four dozen diapers Will not be one
too many, and from four to six pairs
Of bootees should be provided.
The christening dress may be as
It must be dainty as well. 1t Is long.
of course. but l do think the short
ening OF the everyday long dresses
is most sensible plan. The lower
edge liz simply finished with a deep
hem set in by hand
The flannel petticoats are made In
one piece. falling from the shoulders.
and for very warm weather 1t is a
good plan to cut out the neck in a
" This little woollen shirt will give
sufficient warmth. and be more com
Portable az well.
The lingerie coat OF fne sheer lawn
is the most approved outer garment
for summer wear. the trimming being
of the most simple kind The coat
is lined throughout with China silk
or, better still. suesine, which. though
no thicker than the China silks, will
wear longer on account Of the few
threads of cotton II contains.
The little square yoke, supporting
a body pleated all around or only in
front and back, is good model. the
neck collarless and the full sleeves