Evening star., 1947-05-16
roP NEW BABY: PATTERNS

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(Frona Mrs. A. G.. DEL. Bethesdd.J
To Mrs. w. II. N, Arlington. My
son is now one year old and ] am
delighted at the opportunity to
pass on to you the things that I
have learned, in the hope that they
may be Of some help to you.
AS for clothes: No wool under
things, they'll give most babies q
rash. The knitted garments wash
better and fit better, particularly
nightgowns that tie back and bot
tom. About six each of gowns and
shirts with q few wrappers will do
for a start. I list minimunls be-
cause he will grow out of the first
size in no time fiat, and during the
summer he will spend most OF his
time in only a diaper. They're easy
to rinse out and you can shop for
more in few weeks and very likely
for the next size. Dresses and such
are strictly impedimenta and babies
seldom take to them. At about five
of six months he will grow into the
creeper variety. The knitted ones
again wash better and blessing
that It Is, they stretch slightly as
the baby grows and fit him for a
reasonable length of time. Cotton
cloth suits will look like last weeks
wash after half an hour on a lively
baby fand what one isn't). Also
he'll outgrow them within eight
weeks very likely. |
Do try to get diaper service. It's
wonderful convenience and when
you consider the cost of soap, it's
really not even a luxury.
A waterproof mattress doesn't
eliminate the need of waterproof
sheets. Also I found that an ordi-
nary mattress will be 1umpy and
uneven in five or six months prob
ably and be extremely detrimental
to his posture. An innerspring will
last until he outgrows the crib, SO
by all means get one. The bassinet
will be very useful for the first three
months and even later for maps
when visiting. There is a carriage
now that can be used as carriage,
bassinet and travelling basket. If
you'll look into it this should prob
ably prove the most sensible combi-
nation. Get single bed sheets in
stead Of crib sheets because crib
sheets aren't big enough to tuck
under sufficiently to foil baby's
attempt to pull 1t out.
BY all means consult your pediatri-
clan before you buy bottles and
nipples and such as he will un-
doubtedly have very definite ideas on
the subject.
Watch the content labels on
blankets carefully as the well known
trade names still have several grades.
Anything but pure wool will be a
great waste in the long run. Also get
the largest of full size crib blankets
that will do until he outgrows the
crib. s-
Get playpen as soon as possible,
It will help him to crawl and stand
sooner. Incidentally, Parents Mag
azine makes an invaluable per-
manent file as the baby grows up
6S VIGIL dSS llOW. 1CbtCl 41Ol11Cc d11d
Garden Baby Book is recommended
as required reading for all young
mothers by one of New York's lead
ing pediatricians, by the way. The
Pocketbook Edition of Baby and
Child Care" Is full of very useful
information. Between these three I
have been able to spare the baby's
doctor many routine questions. May
I wish you the best of luck and say
that I know you'll have great deal
of happiness?
To Mrs. v. N. of Riverdale: In any
of the chain and 10-cent stores,
the crochet and sewing counters
have many transfer patterns with
instructions on the packages.
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CHOCOLATE CAKE.
(Fro1t Mrs. G.. A. G., Arli,gto7,.)
To Mrs. F. N. Y, Hyattsyille, who