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The Physical Life of Woman: Advice to the Maiden, Wife and Mother · George H. Napheys — chapter 4 of 6 · ~84 words · public domain

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THE CARE OF INFANCY 271-324

The causes of infant mortality--Bringing up by hand--Weaning, when and how to do it--Teething--Vaccination and re-vaccination --The food of infants and children--Concerning sleep in early life--The clothing of children, its pattern, amount, and quality--Bathing, ventilation, and exercise in early childhood--On learning to walk--The advantages of games and plays--On training the sight and hearing.

THE MANAGEMENT OF SOME DISEASES OF CHILDHOOD 325-350

How to recognize and treat croup--Head colds--Fits--Nose-bleed-- Worms--Bed-wetting--Looseness of the bowels--Indigestion--Hints on home government--Is the race physically weaker?

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