en windows must be carefully protected by well-fastened screens or
by slats of wood. Beds afford a good place for a romp or play, but
high-backed chairs should be placed at the side to prevent a fall. A
strap across the waist should be fastened to the sides of the carriage
to prevent falling out. Everything possible should be done to prevent
falls. Outdoor hammocks are exceedingly dangerous for the baby. Never
leave a child in one unguarded. A little caution, a large amount of
common sense--the "good use of brains"--will prevent scars and other
lifelong deformities.

THE BABY'S BREASTS

Never allow anyone to manipulate or "break down" a swollen breast in a
girl or boy baby during the first week or two. This swelling occurs
often and should not be interfered with. A hot compress of boracic
acid solution may be applied, after which a piece of sterile gauze
should be placed over the swollen part and held on by a muslin
bandage. Secure medical attention if the swelling does not go down in
a day or two.

VISITING

Unless absolutely necessary, babies should not be taken on trains and
street cars; nor should they take long journeys into the country to
attend "reunions." Infections accompany crowds, and baby is far better
off at home, in the quiet of his natural surroundings, than he is in
the dust, closeness, and bustle of illy ventilated cars, streets,
shops, movies, or even at church. Many an infant has been sacrificed
by a train journey to "show him off" to the fond grandparents; scores
of babies acquire whooping cough at the movies; and many a baby has
nearly lost his life by catching measles, scarlet fever, or diphtheria
at church; while the only thing accomplished by the church experiment
was the spoiling of the entire service by its fretful, tired cry--the
infant's only means of protest.

THE RUNABOUT BABY

"Runabouts" are the little folks between the age of one and three
years, and they require good care, good feeding, and warm and
comfortable dressing.

In general, they need the same fresh air, daily outings, and daily
naps of the younger child. Their hands need washing oftener, and their
clothing, which is usually a play romper, should be either of white or
fast colors that it may be most thoroughly boiled, thus getting a
good disinfection. Their eyes, nose, and ears, as well as the genital
organs, all require the most rigid daily cleanliness.

The "bugbear" second summer need not be feared by the mo