himself.
This water should contain no sugar, or anything else--just clean,
boiled water. It is better to give this water from a bottle; for in
case of enforced weaning, this practice of taking his water from a
bottle, will have made him acquainted with that method of feeding.

URINATION

The baby may pass very little urine during the first day or two of his
life, but if the warm, boiled water is administered regularly, the
urine will soon become more abundant.

As the child nears two years of age, if put to bed at six P. M. he
should be taken up at ten or eleven to urinate.

In older children, bed wetting is often corrected by serving the last
meal not later than four P. M. and not allowing any liquids after that
hour.

The physician should be consulted in all instances where the habit of
bed wetting extends beyond three years. The subject will be treated
more fully in a later chapter.

EXERCISE

A baby pen, lifted up from the floor, well protected at the sides, and
covered with mosquito bar--if exposed to flies or mosquitoes--affords
splendid opportunity for exercise. Here the little fellow may lay on a
well-padded mattress and kick, move his arms, and otherwise roll about
to his own satisfaction. It should not be in the direct sunshine, but
rather in a protected, somewhat shady place, yet where the air is pure
and fresh.

Much exercise is obtained from the daily cry. Here, the arms, legs,
hands and feet, as well as the body, are all exercised until the baby
is pink. A good rebound of blood is flowing through the well-warmed
skin, while the baby is greatly benefited by such daily exercise.

Later on, "creeping" is urged, but not forced. With regard to
standing--he will pull himself up on his feet just as soon as nature
qualifies him, and so he needs no urging or coaxing in this matter.
Older children should be encouraged in active romping, games, etc.,
rather than to spend the entire day in the more sedentary amusements,
puzzle pictures, etc.

It is a most abnormal situation when a three-, or four-year-old child
is content to sit quietly all day. There is usually something
seriously wrong with a child who never soils his rompers, who never
makes a noise, and who does not seem to enjoy normal play and fun.

Let the little folks early learn that the home is theirs to enjoy and
that their little friends are welcome; and thus you may be spared such
a reproof as one little lad of four unknowingly gave his