The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-09-08

the tender Iesh dry with old linen or
towels. The hesh OF the very young
baby must never be rubbed. always
patted dry, and then powdered with
ta1cnm, especially where the nesn
forms creases. This sponge bath on
the nurses lap is given daily until the
baby Is q week or ten days old, or
when the cord comes OF. After that
the baby has daily bath in = tuo
of its own.
My baby screams when lay MIN
in the tub. Should ! give him 9
bath under such circumstances!
Try to learn the cause of the
screams. The water may be too hot
or too cold. 1t should register 100 de-
grees Farenheit until the baby Is At
least eight weeks old. After that tt
may be reduced gradually to 80. Cold
water shocks a baby. Perhaps You do
not hold the baby properly in the tub
ana he may be afraid Of slipping or
falling under the water. Never let
his head slip under the water. SO that
it can run into his eyes, mouth and
nose. Support the back and head
firmIy under your left hand, and grasp
the ankles with your right; then slip
the little body gently under the water.
Continue to support the head and back
with your right. Never let him lose
with you fright. Never let him lose
the feeling of comfort and support
given by your left hand, and ne may
fbe less fearful. II this does not
cure his fear. consult your doctor.
The baby may be highly nervous and
need medical attention.
BIS a sponge better for young
baby's skin than cloths2
No. Sponges hold germs and can
infect child's skin, II it is scratched.
Soft old linen. old towels or gauze
are better. Throw them away 1Eter
using, or wash, boil and rough dry
them with great care. Never use on
a baby a towel used by older persons.
my baby's eye1ids are little In
famed at times, and sometimes
seem to stick together with mu-
cous. What shall do?
Send for your physician. Infiam-
nation is often the symptom OF the
dread disease responsible for two-
thirds of the blindness in children II
the inflammation is not a symptom.
it is due to lack of care and cleanli-
ness. Wash the baby's eyes night and
morning with absorbent cotton, dipped
into a lukewarm solution of boric acid,
one even teaspoonful to q cup of wat
err. Use fresh piece OF absorbent
cotton every time you wash the baby's
eyes. Never expose the eyes of
young baby to strong light. Keep the
nursery or bedroom dark. Turn crib
and carriage so that the light does
not fall on the baby's face. Even
when showing the new baby to guests,
do not allow the light to strike his
eyes.
5.-How can cure the scales which.
form on my baby's scalp?
Rub the head nightly with sweet
oi1 voc PaIH m Il
the morning wash this of gently with
old linen or gauze, pat the scalp dry
and apply witch hazel. Never use a
fine tooth comb or rough towel to re-
move the scales. If this treatment is
mot effective, consult your doctor
6.-My baby suffers greatly with heat
rash. How should i treat it?
Stop the use of soap. Tie a cupful
of bran in piece of cheesecloth and
squeeze into the bathwater until the
latter turns milky Battle the baby in
Be sure that the little slips worn by
the baby are not starched nor trimmed
with lace or embroidery to chafe the
neck and wrists. Be especially care
full about the diapers. Never use a
diaper the second time without wash
ing. Wash with good soap and rinse
thoroughly, dry in sun, fold but do not
iron.
How do wash my baby's MOUTH
The mouth of the very young baby
should not be washed. The mucous
membrane is@very tender. If broken,
the mouth may become infected. If
the mouth looks clean and sweet, and
has no tiny white threads or fakes on
its pink surface, it needs no attention.
If these appear. the mouth must be
swabbed out with absorbent cotton
wrapped around blunt wooden tooth
pick, dipped into boric water, one even
teaspoonful of borax to three ounces
or six tablespoonfuls OF boiled water
Use this after each nursing or feed-
ing. When the baby is three months
old, wash the mouth daily. and as soon
as teeth appear, cleanse then with a
soft cloth at first, and then with a
tiny soft brush.