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Better babies and their care

Chapter 1: BETTER BABIES AND THEIR CARE
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A practical manual on prenatal care and infant hygiene that guides mothers and caregivers through preparation for motherhood, sanitary arrangements for delivery, and newborn care. It covers nursing and artificial feeding, including dietary guidance for nursing mothers, formulas for modifying cow’s milk, and bottle sanitation. Chapters treat digestion, teething, weaning, bathing, clothing, sleep and ventilation, growth and developmental benchmarks, habits and minor defects, and common childhood ailments with preventive measures and home treatments. Emphasizing measurement, regularity, cleanliness, and parental education, the work aims to provide accessible, science-informed instructions for improving infant health and daily childcare practices.

BETTER BABIES
AND THEIR CARE

BETTER BABIES
AND THEIR CARE


BY

ANNA STEESE RICHARDSON
NATIONAL CHAIRMAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HYGIENE, CONGRESS OF
MOTHERS AND PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS





NEW YORK
FREDERICK A. STOKES COMPANY
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