The Young Mother - Management of Children in Regard to Health by William A. Alcott
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analogy. Begin right, in early life. We generally use too much
clothing. Should clothing be often varied?--objections to it. Avoid dampness. SEC. 5. _Caps._ How caps produce disease. Nature's head-dress. Miserable apology for caps. What diseases are avoided by going with the head bare. Judicious remarks of a foreign writer. Covering the "open of the head." Wetting the head with spirits. SEC. 6. _Hats and Bonnets._ Hats usually too warm. No covering needed in the house; and but little in the sun or rain. Is it dangerous to go with the head always bare? SEC. 7. _Covering for the Feet._ The feet should be well covered. Why. Rule of medical men. No garters. Objections to covering the feet considered. Shoes useful. Not too thick. Thick soles. Mr. Locke's opinion. SEC. 8. _Pins._ These ought not to be used. Why. Substitutes. Practice of Dr. Dewees. Needles--their danger. Shocking anecdote. SEC. 9. _Remaining Wet._ Changing wet clothing. Monstrous error--its evils. Clean as well as dry. |
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