Avoid playing roughly with little children. Some children
appear to enjoy rough games which may hurt or excite them.
Because a child has not had enough experience to know what is
good for him, he often wants that which would prove harmful.
Use your judgment about the kind of games you play with him
and the way you play them.
SUMMARY
Babies need much sleep.
Few weeks old — 20 to 22 hours daily
Less than six months old — 16 to 18 hours daily
Six months to a year old — 14 to 16 hours daily
Babies should sleep alone.
Fresh air is necessary for a baby’s health.
To get fresh air each day, let the baby have a nap outdoors when
the weather is good, and in a room with open windows when it is
stormy.
Sunshine is needed to make a baby grow and to prevent rickets.
Expose the baby to sunshine outdoors, without clothing, when the
weather is warm and pleasant ; indoors, when it is stormy, behind
windows which allow some ultra-violet rays to enter.
In case the special window cannot be provided or there is very little
sunshine, consult a physician about giving cod-liver oil.
Give a baby boiled water to drink.
Bathe a baby daily.
Avoid amusing a baby by bouncing or caressing him carelessly.
Avoid amusing a young child by telling him exciting stories or by
playing with him roughly.
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REVIEW QUESTIONS AND EXERCISES
1. Give at least one good reason for each of the following :
a. Why a baby needs sleep
b. Why he needs fresh air
c. Why he needs sunshine
d. Why he needs boiled water to drink
e. Why he needs a bath each day
2. Think of at least one story that will be suitable to tell a younger
brother or sister. Tell why you think the story would be suitable.
3. Think of at least one game that would be suitable to play with a
younger brother or sister.
4. Name some toys that would be suitable for a baby. Tell why
you think they would be suitable.
5. Name some toys that would be unsuitable for a baby. Tell why
you think they would be unsuitable.
HOME WORK
If you have a baby in your home or a young brother or sister, report
to your teacher what you have done during the week :
1. To help to keep the child well
2. To help to make him happy.
CHAPTER XXXVI
FEEDING THE BABY AND HIS LITTLE BROTHERS AND
SISTERS
Can you answer these questions ? If not, look for the answers
as you study this chapter.
1. What is certified milk?
2. Are all the bacteria in milk killed by pasteurizing?
3. What is modified milk?
4. Why should orange juice be fed to a baby?
5. What cheaper food may be substituted for orange juice?
6. Why is it advisable to give a baby who is seven months old a piece
of toast or other hard bread each day?
7. What harm results from expressing dislike for a wholesome food
in the presence ^f a young child ?
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Avoid playing roughly with little children. Some children
appear to enjoy rough games which may hurt or excite them.
Because a child has not had enough experience to know what is
good for him, he often wants that which would prove harmful.
Use your judgment about the kind of games you play with him
and the way you play them.
SUMMARY
Babies need much sleep.
Few weeks old — 20 to 22 hours daily
Less than six months old — 16 to 18 hours daily
Six months to a year old — 14 to 16 hours daily
Babies should sleep alone.
Fresh air is necessary for a baby’s health.
To get fresh air each day, let the baby have a nap outdoors when
the weather is good, and in a room with open windows when it is
stormy.
Sunshine is needed to make a baby grow and to prevent rickets.
Expose the baby to sunshine outdoors, without clothing, when the
weather is warm and pleasant ; indoors, when it is stormy, behind
windows which allow some ultra-violet rays to enter.
In case the special window cannot be provided or there is very little
sunshine, consult a physician about giving cod-liver oil.
Give a baby boiled water to drink.
Bathe a baby daily.
Avoid amusing a baby by bouncing or caressing him carelessly.
Avoid amusing a young child by telling him exciting stories or by
playing with him roughly.
Keeping the Baby Well and Happy 497
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND EXERCISES
1. Give at least one good reason for each of the following :
a. Why a baby needs sleep
b. Why he needs fresh air
c. Why he needs sunshine
d. Why he needs boiled water to drink
e. Why he needs a bath each day
2. Think of at least one story that will be suitable to tell a younger
brother or sister. Tell why you think the story would be suitable.
3. Think of at least one game that would be suitable to play with a
younger brother or sister.
4. Name some toys that would be suitable for a baby. Tell why
you think they would be suitable.
5. Name some toys that would be unsuitable for a baby. Tell why
you think they would be unsuitable.
HOME WORK
If you have a baby in your home or a young brother or sister, report
to your teacher what you have done during the week :
1. To help to keep the child well
2. To help to make him happy.
CHAPTER XXXVI
FEEDING THE BABY AND HIS LITTLE BROTHERS AND
SISTERS
Can you answer these questions ? If not, look for the answers
as you study this chapter.
1. What is certified milk?
2. Are all the bacteria in milk killed by pasteurizing?
3. What is modified milk?
4. Why should orange juice be fed to a baby?
5. What cheaper food may be substituted for orange juice?
6. Why is it advisable to give a baby who is seven months old a piece
of toast or other hard bread each day?
7. What harm results from expressing dislike for a wholesome food
in the presence ^f a young child ?