Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-08-08
Superior to All
Other Persons.
Baby's Wardrobe.

The midsummer wardrobe for an infant
should be warm, but at the same time as
light in weight as possible on baby's ac-
count and also for the sake of its mother
or nurse.
A first outfit for a summer baby should
include four fine French flannel 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 in
fant's flesh is so tender that even the
marks of stitching will show when gar
ments fit too tightly; hence the prefer
ence for the pinking.
Four fine wooden or silk and wooden
shirts will be sufficient while the baby is
in long clothes. especially if the drying is
done on wooden frame.
Four little nightdresseS made from a
nice quality of English longcoth come
next on the list. These should be simple,
bottom finished with a deep hem.
From four to six everyday slips should
be provided, the number depending upon
the laundry facilities. White soils very
quickly in summer and absolute freshness
of babys clothing is Imperative
Two dresses Of finer quality may be pro-
vided for best, if desired. Nainsook and
very fine cambria are the materials pre-
ferred; the decoration feather stitching,
val lace, fine hand tucking and dainty
embroidery.
Three flannel petticoats will be ample
for with the best of care they shrink in
washing and baby grows so fast that it
is mistake to buy more.
A dainty long wrapper is a necessity
This may be made from fine nuns yelling
or china silk, interlined with wadding
White, pale pink and pale blue are suit
able colors.
While it is not recommended that baby'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 to 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 shuld be provided.
The christening dress may be as elabo-
rate as the mother pleases, but it must
be dainty as we'll. 1t is long. of course,
but I do think the shortening of the
everyday long dresses is a most sensible
plan. The lower edge is simply finished
with deep hem set in by hand
The flannel petticoats are made in one
piece, falling from the shoulders, and for
vary warm weather it is good plan to
cut out the neck in v. The little
WOOleil SilIII VII give SuINClenC WdTIulil,
and be more comfortable as well.
The lingerie coat of fine 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 it contains
The little square yoke, supporting a
body pleated all around or only in front
and back, is a good model, the neck col
larless and the full sleeves finished with
narrow band cuffs feathersitched and
edged with q narrow lace frill
The coat may be worn with or without
a shoulder cape. Blind embroidery Is one
of the very prettiest decorations for edg-
ing the cape. The work is done on the
material of course, while dainty finish
is a hemstitched fril of finest lawn.
Another summer coat is fashioned from
a heavier weave of wash silk. This is
arm light in weight and coy looking,
but is not so dainty in appearance as the
lingerie coat. The trimming is usually a
little white washable braid.
Baby's first cap is usually Of silk. but a
cobwebby handkerchief shaped to cover
cap lining of thin china silk is exceed
made. taste and ingenuity will suggest the
application of the handkerchief. The
turnback Dutch flap is always pretty.
The tiny head covering will be no
trouble at all to get up, SO that a fresh
bonnet will be possible at all times. Out
side and lining may be connected with
only a very few stitches, and SO will he
quite easily detached.
ELIZABETH LEE