imple outfit served
its purpose so well that it was repeated three different summers.

The little girl as she leaves her babyhood days should be put into
garments that do not necessitate the constant admonition, "Keep your
dress down, dear." We like to see knickerbockers, the exact color of
the dress, made for every outfit, in which the little girl may kick,
lie down, jump, dance, climb--do anything she pleases--unmindful of
the fact that her "dress is not down." The same undergarments are used
for the little girl as were mentioned for the little boy.

WINTER GARMENTS

Always bear in mind the over-heating of the child with heavy garments
indoors, and the danger of skin chilling and drafts on going out to
play in this over-heated condition. Let the children dress comfortably
cool in the house, and as they go out to play add rubber boots or
leggings and rubbers, sweaters, caps with ear laps or the stockinet
cap. Allow them the utmost freedom in clothes, and always encourage
romping in the cool frosty air.

CLOTHING RULES

Do not overload the baby with clothing.
Dress according to the temperature of the day and not the season of
the year.
Avoid starched garments.
Avoid tight bellybands or old-fashioned pinning blankets.
Change all clothes night and morning.
Use woolen shirts and bands.
See that hands and feet are always warm.
Protect the abdomen night and day with the band.
Use the sleeping bag on cold nights.
Baby should sleep in loose stockings at night.
Avoid chilling the child.
Use hot water bags if necessary.

CHAPTER XXII

FRESH AIR, OUTINGS, AND SLEEP

Fresh air is just as important and necessary for the baby as for the
adult. Neither baby, youth, nor adult can receive the full benefit of
his food--in fact it can not be burned up without the oxygen--without
an abundance of fresh air. During the early weeks of life, the air
baby breathes must be warm; nevertheless, it must be warmed _fresh_
air, for baby requires fresh air just as much as he needs pure food.

INDOOR AIRING

The delicate child often requires more fresh air than does the normal
baby. Both appetite and sleep are improved by fresh air. The digestion
is better, the cheeks become pink, and all the signs of health are
seen in the child who is privileged to breathe fresh air.

During the early days, say after the third week, baby should be well
wrapped up with blanket and hood, tucked snugly in his