The Care and Feeding of Children / A Catechism for the Use of Mothers and Children's Nurses

Practical, question-and-answer guidance for mothers and nurses that explains everyday child care, feeding, and common ailments. Early sections cover hygiene, bathing, clothing, nursery conditions, growth, and dentition. A central portion addresses infant feeding, including breastfeeding management, maternal diet, weaning, cow's-milk modification and preparation, bottle-feeding schedules, and formulas. Subsequent chapters advise on the diets of older children and offer sample food types and rules. A closing miscellany recommends routines for sleep, exercise, bowel care, and presents concise first-aid measures and brief guidance for colic, convulsions, respiratory troubles, contagious diseases, vaccination, and other frequent problems.