covers. The one thing to be remembered is that
everything about the carriage soils readily, and if this thought
enters into the selection of fabrics, you will not be disappointed
when cleaning time comes.

The carriage pillow should be of down, except in the very hot months,
when hair is preferable. Simple, easily laundered slips may be made
from two men's-size handkerchiefs.

BOW LEGS

Particularly in boys and men, bow legs are not only awkward but are a
noticeable deformity; even the little folks notice them and often
remark about it, as did one child who sat profoundly eyeing a very
important visitor who stood before the cheerfully lighted grate
warming himself. The little fellow suddenly exclaimed, "Oh, Mister,
look out! You're warping." Such a painful experience might have been
saved this distinguished gentleman had his mother or caretaker not
urged his standing too soon; and at the same time had fed him on the
proper food, so as to avoid "rickets." The ossification or hardening
of the bones of the legs continues all through childhood and is often
interfered with by improper feeding during the first two years of
life. Urging the little people to stand too early is to be
discouraged. Nature prepares them for it when the right time comes;
which time varies--thin children standing and walking usually much
earlier than heavy children.

LIFTING THE BABY

A very young baby should be lifted from his bed by grasping the
clothing below the feet with the right hand, while the left hand slips
underneath the back and with spreading fingers supports the neck and
head. It is then raised upon the left arm. During the early months the
entire spine must be supported in this manner (See Fig. 6). In
grasping a baby under the arms or about the waist, undue pressure is
made upon the abdomen and chest. Serious injury often follows the
careless lifting of the older child by his wrists or hands. The
throwing or whirling of the older children by the arms is strongly
condemned. Dislocations have followed such careless so-called fun.

PREVENTION OF FALLS

In the selection of the high chair, care should be given to the
possibility of overturning. Fortunately, baby's bones are only
partially ossified, else he would sustain many fractures in the
frequent falls and bumps. When we pause to consider the thoughtless
manner in which many babies are left on beds and in unguarded chairs,
it is not strange that they fall so often.

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