New Britain herald., 1930-04-30
CITY 10 OBSERVE
 GELD HEALTH DAY
Nationwide Movement Brings Statement From Dr. DumOnt

Tomorrow will be observed throughout the country as Child Health day, and marking this annu- al event, Dr. Louis J. Dumont su- rcrintendent of health, today issued the following statement, containing suggestions as to how it may be pro- noted among the children of New Britain:
 May 1st is known throughout: the United States as Child Health Day. The health of the future citi- zcns of the country depends largely OH the education and protection of the health of our children. It is | erhaps the greatest duty of parents and others associated with our fu- ture citizens to safeguard their health until maturity is reached when they will have formed perfect health habits.
 "Childrcn whose blood is red, whose muscles arc firm, who discs- tion is good, whose sleep is sound. whose nerves arc steady, whose posture is erect. whose step is clas- tie, whose endurance is lasting, and whose thoughts arc clean, be- come strong men and women and have the health that is wealth.
 ITO get and keep this state of health children must have right raj, n sleep, and exercise.
 "FOOD: Proper food includes all foods which promote growth anl health, regulate the body processes, bui>l new tissue and repair worn out tissue and supply heat and en- cr2y Of special value for childrea arc all fresh green vegetables, fresh fruits. cereals, milk, eggs, meat or fish. The amount of food, of course, will vary with the age and activity of the child. Stimulants such as tea, coffee, spices and alcohol have no place in the diet of a child. Som2 sweets are necessary and taken at proper times and in small amour :: arc not harmful. The danger from candy, especially, is in taking too much of it at the wrong time. Sweets of any kind should not be allowed between meals.
 CLEANLINESS; Regular bath ing cleans the skin, remedies bad odors. speeds tho blood circulation and rests the muscles and nerves Baths at least once q week. and, il possible, twice q week are recon, mcnded. The hands should be wash cd OH getting up in the morning, be. | fore meals, and at bedtime. Tn, nails should bc cleaned. The hail should be washed frequently. Tcett should be kept clean, straight an sound. Take good care of the frs or "baby teeth" because they ar the foundation for the pcrmanen set. These things may be done b, i regular visits to the dentist, brush ing of teeth, and proper diet.
 FRESH AIR: We may live with | out food for weeks and without Wa ter for several days, but VIC canno live without air for more than ; few minutes.
 Children who play in the fresh open air and sunshine during tn day. and sleep with open window at night. gre usually strong an ! healthy. Children who arc kept T lot, stuffy rooms lose their vigo and arc more likely to become sick
 SLEEP AND REST: Children 0 from 2' to $ years Of age need T least l2 honrS of sleep each nigh 1 and regular rest periods during tn, day, while those of carly school az, ! should sleep 10 10 12 hours wit | regular rest periods. One shout, l sleep alone and out of doors, if pos sible, provided ono is kept warm ] Windows of the sleeping room should be open wide enough for cir CUlation of air.
 "F,NERCISE; Getting the rich | kind and amount of exercise an. play helps to build up the physica! mental and moral health of tn. child. Children should play as Ions l a3 possible every day in the opcI air. unless they arc undernCurishe d i tEcn rest is needed more than cX | crCisC When the weather is bad tn,