early as much as in the
summer. The country home is often only partially heated by two or
three stoves. The windows are closed in summer to keep out the dust,
heat, and flies, in the winter to shut out the cold, and so the baby
who lives in such a home has little chance to get fresh air.

The city mother is constantly talked to about the benefits of fresh
air. The daily paper brings its health column to her, her pastor talks
of it on Sunday, and--best of all--the older children come home from
school and reiterate the doctrine of fresh air that is constantly
being preached to them at school.

Screen the windows, rural mother, and oil the roads in front of your
residence, and then keep your windows open. Remember that baby's
health is of more value than the meadow lot or even a fortune later on
in life. Plan for a new heating plant, if necessary, so that the home
can be both warmed and ventilated during the winter.

WHEN NOT TO TAKE BABY OUT

If a sheltered corner of the porch is within the reach of the mother,
we can hardly think of a time when the baby cannot be taken out. It
may rain, the wind may blow, it may snow or even hail, but baby lies
in his snug little bed with a hot water bottle or a warmed soapstone
at his feet. As long as the finger tips are warm, we may know he is
warm all over, and a long nap is thus enjoyed in the cool fresh air.
When the sheltered corner of the porch is lacking, we wish to caution
the mother concerning the following weather conditions:

1. When the weather is excessively hot, take him out only in the early
morning and late in the afternoon.

2. In extremely cold, below zero, weather, let his airing be indoors.

3. Sharp and cold winds may do much mischief to baby's ears, as well
as blow much mischief-making dust into his nose and eyes. In the case
of dust or sand storms, baby remains in the house.

4. All little people enjoy the rain, and only when the raincoat,
rubbers, and umbrella are missing should they be robbed of the
"rainy-day fun". In the case of baby's outing on rainy days, ample
roof protection is the only factor to be considered; if it is
adequate, then take him out; if it is lacking, let the airing be done
indoors.

WINTER OUTINGS

The very young baby is taken out for a fifteen-minute airing during
the noon hour when he is two months old; before this time he receives
his airing indoors. The interval is gradually lengthened until most of
the time between ele