ove or below the elbow. Then the
arm cannot be bent.

Should the baby use an ivory or rubber ring to bite on when teething? A
special cracker is now made in the form of a ring; it is quite hard and
composed mostly of malt sugar and is intended for teething babies to bite
on.

MOTHERS' REMEDIES.-1. Teething, What One Quebec Mother did for.--"Rub
paregoric on the gums. This always eased my children."

2. Teething, Novel Canadian Method to Aid in.--"Put a thimble on your
finger and when holding the baby rub his gums gently with it, and let him
chew on it. This cuts the gums and starts bleeding when the baby doesn't
think of it."

How early should a baby be able to sit and stand alone? At seven to eight
months he is usually able to sit erect and support his body. He first
attempts to bear the weight upon his feet at nine to ten months, and at
eleven to twelve months babies can stand without assistance.

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When should a child walk without help? At twelve to thirteen months he
attempts to walk. At fifteen to sixteen months the average child is able
to run alone.

What conditions postpone this? Premature birth, a delicate constitution,
or prolonged illness and especially chronic or digestive disturbances.
Rickets is a common sign of late sitting, standing or walking.

Should you urge a child to walk? No; his muscles and bones may not be
ready. He will walk soon enough if able.

How early does a child begin to talk? Generally a child can say papa and
mamma at one year. The end of the second year the average child is able to
put words together in short sentences.

If a child does not attempt to talk in two years, what should be
suspected? Child may be a deaf-mute or mentally deficient. It is sometimes
seen in children who are very backward.

SPECIAL CARE OF THE BABY.

Baby will be sensitive to light, even the first day. Do not allow the sun
to shine in his eyes, or gas or electric light if that must be used. The
baby's skin may change to yellow for a few days, but this soon passes away
and frequently there is scaling. The fine soft hair usually comes out and
is replaced later by a second growth. The open spot on the head should not
be touched. When the head is out of shape or is swollen, this need not
cause worry for it will soon disappear. Mold it a little. Do not allow the
baby to lie in one position, as the soft skull may become flattened or all
the hair rubbed off in one place. The baby