Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-07-21
TALKS to MOTHERS 49,
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! THEIR BABIES .WY|
By On. ]. n. MAsON KNOX. JR.
Chief, Bureau Of Child Hygiene. Maryland State
Department of Health.
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PLACE OF CONFINEMENT.


months Of the waiting period. These
needed articles can be gradually pro-
cured at the mothers convenience, and
II any Of them are 70 be handmade this
furnishes the most interesting occupa.
tim that the prospective mother can
have. There should be no running TO
the drug store or hasty assembling Of
supplies after labor has commenced.
Many doctors have their own list Of
these supplies which they furnish the
mother.
THE following articles are likely 70
be needed:
Two to four pounds Of absorbent y
cotton.
One large package Of sterile gauss
(25 yards).
-Four rolls Of cotton batting.
Two yards Of stout muslin for
abdominal binders. ~.
Twelve old towels.
Two old sheets.
Two yards of bobbin or very mar.
cow tape. &
THE nurse win instruct the mother
<, how to make the various dressings
needed from these materials. Other
things that may be needed are:
Four ounces Of boric acid.
/ One bottle Of white vaseline.
r. III
One quart Of grain alcohol.
One douche pan. l
One stiff handbrush. III
One enamel bucket with cover.
Three agateware basins.
Three pitchers. holding at least
q quart.
Rubber sheeting.
Fountain syringe.
Medicine glass.
Medicine dropper.
Drinking tube.
TIE outfit for the baby. which may
be properly considered at this time, 4
must be prepared in advance. It is Q
great mistake to waste the mothers
energy in the preparation of an elab-
crate layette-so many of the FIRST
garments are outgrown before they are
worn. For new baby plain clothes
Of the softest material are most suit
able. If desirable. complete layette
can be purchased. 1t, is essential that
the baby's garments must be warm
without being unduly heavy and that
they be loose enough to provide for
freedom Of the muscles. II Is desirable
that they should be simply planned %
they can be easily removed.
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THE following list is generally agreed
to contain all that Is necessary for
the young infant to wear during the
first weeks Of life:
Three abdominal bands, to 8
inches wide and 20 inches long.
made of soft flannel.
Three shirts, size 2, wool and cot
Four flannel skirts. Gertrude"
Three nightgowns or wrappers OF
outing flannel.
Eight white slips.
Three knit bands with shoulder
straps, part wool.
At least four dozen napkins.
Cloak.
Cap.
Carriage blanket Of crocheted or
knitted wool.
Three pairs of socks.
The following additional articles are
useful In the care of the baby:
Bathtub..
Drying forms for skirts and stock
ings. -
Crib. basket or box to be used as
Bath thermometer.
Crib sheets and blankets.
Soft towels and wash cloths.
Old blanket to be used for q bath
blanket.
Baby scales. r."
A low table on which to battle and
dress the baby.
With these supplies on hand, a good
doctor and an experienced nurse en-
gagged, the expectant mother can bs
confident that she has done everything
that she can do to usher in the stranger
and can look forward without fear 70
her confinement.
ESS 81
Of the Baltimore SUN.
It 10 advisable to wear, union suits.
There should he no binding at either.
abdomen or breast. After the third
or fourth month ordinary corssts