Rules for the general management of infants / recommended by the Obstetrical Society of London.

  • Obstetrical Society of London.
Date:
1875
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Credit: Rules for the general management of infants / recommended by the Obstetrical Society of London. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by King’s College London. The original may be consulted at King’s College London.

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    [4] VENTILATION. Pure fresh air is of extreme importance to children. The rooms in which children sleep should be as large and airy as possible, not overcrowded, and the windows should be opened freely and frequently. SLEEP. Unless the weather be very cold, or the infant be premature or feeble, it is desirable that it should, from an early period, sleep away from the mother or nurse, in a cradle or cot, care being taken that it is warmly covered. For the first few months a healthy infant will naturally spend the greater part of its time in sleep. Up to three years of age a mid-day sleep is bene- ficial. In sleeping, as in feeding, regularity is of the utmost importance, and the infant should be put to bed at stated times. Infants should be put directly into their cot or cradle, and not got into the habit of being nursed to sleep in the arms. All Soothing Medicines, Cordials, Spirits, or Sleeping Drops, should be strictly avoided, as likely I TO DO MUCH HARM. NOTHING OF THIS SORT SHOULD BE GIVEN EXCEPT UNDER MEDICAL ADVICE. AIR AND EXERCISE. In fine weather the child should be taken out at least twice a day, care being taken that it is sufficiently clothed