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should always be warm and this is particularly necessary in poorly
nourished children. The outer wrapper of woolen material should be
added to such baby's clothing. It is a safe rule to follow that if
baby's hands are warm and he is not sweating, he is "just about
right."

SHORT CLOTHES

At the age from four to six months, baby's clothes are shortened. This
should not take place at the beginning of winter if it can be avoided.
If the first layette has consisted of only the necessary garments,
they are nearly worn out by the time the short clothes are due; of
those that do remain, the sleeves should be lengthened, the arm holes
enlarged, and all the little waists let out. Creeping garments and
bibs are now added to baby's outfit, as well as leggings and other
necessities for outdoor wear. Remember that all garments must be
loose--then baby is happy.

About the same number of garments are found necessary for the short
clothes as were required at first; except that a large number of
creeping rompers should be added. These creeping rompers should not be
made of dark materials that do not show the soil. We desire the dirt
to be seen that we may keep the baby clean, and if the creeping romper
is made of a firm, white material it may be boiled in the laundry,
thus affording ample and thorough cleansing.

We attributed a sick spell of one baby to the dark-blue calico
creeping romper which he wore day in and day out because it "did not
show" the soil. White ones are much to be preferred, not only for
looks but chiefly for sanitary reasons.

CAPS AND WRAPS

The cap should be made of a material that will protect from drafts and
cold air, but not of such heavy materials as will cause too much
sweating. There are a number of outside wraps that can be purchased
ready-made and which are comfortable, convenient, and warm. They
should be long enough not only to cover the baby's feet well, but to
pin up over the feet, thus giving good protection from winds and
drafts.

During the summer months nainsook caps or other thin materials are to
be preferred to the heavy crocheted caps that are sometimes worn by
babies. No starch should be used in the caps or strings, and there
should be no ruffles to scratch the delicate skin of the baby. In all
these outer garments, as well as the under garments, the irritation of
the skin must be constantly borne in mind, as eczema is often produced
in this manner.

THE FIRST SHOES

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