Advice to a Mother on the Management of Her Children by Pye Henry Chavasse
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size of pins' heads, and may be known from measles--the only disease
for which it is at all likely to be mistaken--by its being unattended by symptoms of cold, such as sneezing, running, and redness of the eyes, &c., and by the patches _not_ assuming a crescentic--half-moon shape; red-gum, in short, may readily he known by the child's health being unaffected, unless, indeed, there be a great crop of pimples; then there will be slight feverishness. _What to do_.--Little need be done. If there be a good deal of irritation, a mild aperient should be given. The child ought to be kept moderately, but not very warm. _What NOT to do_.--Draughts of air, or cold should be carefully avoided; as, by sending the eruption suddenly in, either convulsions or disordered bowels might be produced. Do not dose him with grey-powder. 107. _How would you prevent "Stuffing of the nose" in a new-born babe_? Rubbing a little tallow on the bridge of the nose is the old-fashioned remedy, and answers the purpose. It ought to be applied every evening just before putting him to bed. If the "stuffing" be severe, dip a sponge in hot water, as hot as he can comfortably bear; ascertain that it be not too hot, by previously applying it to your own face, and then put it for a few minutes to the bridge of his nose. As soon as the hard mucus is within reach, it should be carefully removed. 108. _Do you consider sickness injurious to an infant_? |
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