Evening star., 1935-07-16
BY NATALIE AYMAR GOODWIN.

The nursery Of first baby" used to
be a vision Of filmy lace and f1ut-
tering ruf1es, festooned with great
bows and streamers Of ribbon, beauti-
full, but so impractical. Today when
planning one we find trained people
ready and eager to advise us in chooS-
ing furnishings, not only with an ap-
pealing charm, but that also meet
the practical requirements of the
newcomer"
In a well-planned nursery the fur
nishiEgs are arranged from two stand
points, the first consideration, of
course, being the health and comfort
of the baby, and, second, the con-
venience and ease in administering
the daily routine of its care. A sunny,
airy room, preferably a corner one
looking into the garden or lawn, is
the ideal location. and for the Sum-
mer baby, Venetian blinds, as pic
tured above, that the sunlight softly
filters through, are all the window
treatment that is required.
The walls are done in a washable
III a l1BLlO Va AOoNt AOA
until child is old enough to enjoy
the specially designed papers available
now for children the plain walls are
advisable. since they are more restful;
this plain-color treatment may be
kept permanently, for it furnishes
splendid background later on for
pictures of animals or the well-loved
toyland figures. Rugs that are easy
to keep clean are good, particularly
for that time when the room takes
on the duties of play room as well.
They may be replaced with one Of
straw or japanese mating when the
warm weather arrives.
Can you imagine anything more
attractive than the baSsinet pictured?
It is just the type that mothers
desire for their ''first-born." This
one is equipped with wheels, has a
removable lining of shimmery pink
satin, the overdrape of white net is
made with rows of graduating tucks,
finished with a perky pleated ruft1e
with a picot edge-itS graceful lines
and daintiness, with all absence OF
furbelow, making it both charming
and practical.
There has been a growing tendency
to avoid the elaborate type Of nursery
furniture, in favor of a more simple
treatment, where the decorative note
is secondary to design and workman
ship. This furniture is painted in a
lovely ivory Shade-itS restrained dec
oration consisting of a simple design
done in pink and blue.
The wicker wardrobe, with its slid
ing drawers, holds all the undergar-
ments and serves to support the all
important scales, which play such
big role during those first days when
the problem of feeding is being worked
out. The low nursery chair, now occu-
pied by the engaging Teddy is
an English type combination nursery
and high chair, with a play table that
has removable tray to prove partic-
ularly useful when the time comes
for having meals sitting up"
The chest, with its ample drawer
space, contains a cabinet fitted with
a swinging bar, from which the d.
minutive garments are hung, keeping
them fresh and unwrinkled; on top of
this we find the portable wicker baS-
ket compactly fitted with oil, alcohol,
cotton and the numerous accessories
used in the daily care of the baby.
The little lamp, with its shade of pink
dimity, supplies a soft glow within the
room, but though sufficient for all
practical purposes, will not disturb the
sleeping infant.
The toy chest, on wheels, serves
as cupboard for storing extra
blanket throws" and bulky woolens
until the baby is older, when it be-
comes a joy, with its roomy space
for slowing away toys.
There is no piece of furniture that
is more cleverly designed, to my mind,
than the bathinette, consisting of a
stand with rubber tub, with an easily
adjusted hammock, for bathing the
tiny infant, and a shower attach
ment. Convenient pockets, placed at
the side, hold soap, cloths and
sponge, with rack close at hand for
a supply ofttowels.
No nursery seems complete without
a screen for protection from draughts
and strong light. The one pictured
is in three panels, of new washable
material-its white ground covered
with pussy cats, with blue and pink
bows tied around their furry necks.
In all well-equipped nurseries there
should be steady table to hold an
electric heater for warming bottles
Of water, placed beside the necessary
outlets.
The restful atmosphere of this quiet
room gives the child every oppor-
tunity for . healthy start in life,
and these same surroundings, with
few simple changes, offer the promise
Of a happy childhood within its
friendly walls.