mean over-feeding as well as under-feeding, colic, or a wet diaper.
Colic is often quickly relieved by turning the baby upon his stomach and
rubbing his back, or by holding him in front of the fire, or wrapping
him in a heated blanket. In drying the baby his comfort will be greatly
increased by the use of talcum powder. Of course, soiled diapers should
not be put on a child again until they are thoroughly washed. It will
save the mother much trouble if absorbent cotton is placed within the
diapers to receive the discharges from the bowels. These should be
afterwards burned.

Too many clothes is bad for a young baby. If his stomach be well
protected by a flannel band and he is kept from draughts, his other
clothing may be very light, especially in summer.




CHAPTER IX

THE MOTHER

The School-child--Breakfast--Luncheon--Supper--Aiding the Teacher at
Home--Manual Training--Utilizing the Collecting Mania--Physical
Exercise--Intellectual Exercise--Forming the Bath Habit--Teething--Forming
the Toothbrush Habit--Shoes for Children--Dress--Hats.


When the child reaches the school-age especial care should be taken of
his diet. He should not be allowed to have meat at breakfast, except a
little bacon with his eggs, one of which may be allowed a school-child