o. In the sun by the
window, his head and especially the eyes shaded from the direct rays of
the sun, is an excellent place in the summer time. The influence of the
direct sun rays on the little naked body is conducive to good sturdy
health, good nerves, and sound sleep.

CHAPTER XVIII

BABY'S GOOD AND BAD HABITS. FOOD FORMULAS

Baby's Bed--The Proper Way to Lay Baby in Bed--Baby Should
Sleep by Itself--How Long Should a Baby Sleep--Why a Baby
Cries--The Habitual Crier--The Habit of Feeding Baby Every Time
it Cries--The Habit of Walking the Floor with Baby Every Time
it Cries--Jouncing, or Hobbling Baby--Baby Needs Water to
Drink--The Evil Habit of Kissing Baby--Establishing Toilet
Habits--Baby's Comforter--What can be Done to Lessen the Evil
Effects of the Comforter Habit--Beef Juice--Beef Juice by the
Cold Process--Mutton Broth--Mutton Broth with Cornstarch or
Arrowroot--Chicken, Veal, and Beef Broths--Scraped Beef or Meat
Pulp--Junket or Curds and Whey--Whey--Barley Water--Barley
Water Gruel or Barley Jelly--Rice, Wheat or Oat Water--Imperial
Granum--Albumen Water--Dried Bread--Coddled Egg.

BABY'S BED

THE PROPER WAY TO LAY BABY IN ITS BED.--The baby should be accustomed to
sleep by itself from the day of its birth. Mothers have been known to
smother their babies during sleep. The mother may pull the bed-clothing
over the baby's head during the night and thus deprive it fresh air. A
mother is much more apt to nurse her baby regularly and to do it more
efficiently, if she is compelled to get up to do it. If she occupies the
same bed with baby, she may fall asleep while nursing him; the baby
consequently nurses too long, fills his stomach too full, and soon
develops indigestion and colic in addition to acquiring a very bad
habit.

For the first few weeks an ordinary basket arrangement is all that is
necessary. As soon as the baby begins to move around it should have a
regular baby crib, so that possible accidents may be avoided.

When the baby is placed in bed after a feeding, it should be laid upon
its back, being tilted slightly toward its right side. By placing a
soft, small pillow, under its left side, the baby will rest more on its
right side, which is the proper position. The reason of this is because
the liver of a child grows quicker and larger than any other organ, and
it is on the right side. By placing the child on this side,