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The mothercraft manual

Chapter 6: LIST OF PLATES
By Mary L. Read
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The manual offers a practical, principle-based handbook for prospective and practicing mothers, translating scientific findings in biology, hygiene, dietetics, child psychology, and pedagogy into everyday guidance for infant and young-child care. It emphasizes early education through play and the mother's central teaching role, presents concrete routines and techniques used at a training school for mothercraft, and encourages preparation for motherhood as a learned vocation rather than reliance on instinct. The author favors progressive yet cautious interpretation of new research, provides pathways for further study, and cautions that personal medical and professional advice remains essential.

LIST OF PLATES

Training in Mothercraft, at the School of Mothercraft, New York City Frontispiece
FACING PAGE
Approved Baby Clothing and Bassinet 62
Approved Crib, Scales, Nursery Table. Holding the Baby, Supporting Head and Back 74
Approved Baby Carriage and Shoes 76
Drugs and Unsanitary Appliances. Unhygienic Equipment and Unsatisfactory Scales 80
For the Layette 82
Exercises for the Baby 114
Good and Bad Postures 142
Exercises for Trunk, Chest and Back 144
Some Especially Dangerous Foods for Children under Six. Poisons for Little Children 164
Wholesome Sweets at Suitable Ages. Laxative Foods 174
Day’s Menu for Child Two to Four Years. Day’s Menu for Child Four to Six Years 182
Learning Self-reliance and Regularity. At the School of Mothercraft Summer Camp 212
Unhygienic, Inartistic, Anti-social Toys. Hygienic, Durable, Constructive, Social Toys 290
Handwork that Utilizes Fundamental Muscles. In the School of Mothercraft Child Garden 320
Height and Weight Charts 370