eth. By the time he is seven, the four
central teeth, two above and two below, are out and the new ones begin
to appear. The order of their appearances is as follows:

Four first molars 6 years
Four central incisors 7 years
Four lateral incisors 8 years
Four first bicuspids 9 to 10 years
Four second bicuspids 10 to 11 years
Four canines 11 to 13 years
Four second molars 12 to 15 years
Four third molars 17 to 25 years

DENTAL SUGGESTIONS

A better plan than to lance swollen gums is to rub them gently with
ice wrapped in a soft cloth, or to dip the finger in ice water and rub
the gums--this often gives the baby much relief.

Often the baby finds comfort in biting on an ivory ring, but the
utmost care must be used in keeping it clean and avoiding
contamination by allowing it to drop on the floor.

Convulsions are never the symptoms of teething. Consult a physician at
once, as such seizures probably spring from causes other than
teething.

Cleansing of the teeth should be carried out systematically every
morning by means of a piece of cotton which has been dipped in a
boric-acid solution or a solution of bicarbonate of soda (common
baking soda). A soft brush may be used for cleansing, and when there
are particles of food between the teeth they should be removed by
strands of waxed floss.

Throughout life, frequent visits should be made to the dentist; during
early childhood days he should be on the lookout for symptoms which
indicate deformity--narrow jaws and other conditions which affect the
permanent teeth. During adolescence and adult life the teeth should be
examined every six months and cleansings of the mouth should become a
part of the daily toilet.

THE WEIGHT

During the first year, nothing gives us so much information concerning
the child's general well-being as the weight. Such a record will not
only enlighten the mother concerning the development of the child, but
the grown-up child appreciates the record and preserves it along with
the other archives of babyhood days. Every Sunday morning, when the
father is at home, the baby should be weighed and an accurate record
kept. It is important that the baby be weighed each time in the same
garments--shirt, band, diaper, and stockings--for every ounce must be
accounted for.

Until the baby is five or six months old he should gain from four to
eight ounces a week. Anything