The Young Mother

. Why infants require more external heat than adults. Means of warmth. Air heated in ot

n in the slightest degree too warm. In other words, the lowest temperature which is compatible with comfort, is, in all cases, best adapted to health; an

that we cannot at all times judge for others, especially for infants. The absolute and real state of temperature in a room can only be ascertained by the aid of a thermometer; and no

feeble, inefficient action. The purification of the blood, through their agency, is not only incomplete, but the heat evolved is as yet inconsiderable. In the absence of int

ans of its clothing. On this point I shall speak at length, in another part of th

through openings in the floor or fire-place. The air is not only thus made more pure, but every possibility of accidents, such as having the clothes t

fer an open stove; and on some accounts it is indeed preferable, especially where it is desirable to burn coal. Still I think that the direct r

ying aside the use of cotton, and wearing nothing but worsted or flannel. This is indeed true; but I do not like the idea of being compelled to dress children in flannel or

se one, and well defended by a railing, cotton will seldom expose to danger. Still, as has been already said, the introduction of

hem; and in the second, it renders them so susceptible of cold, that any draught of cold air endangers their lives. They are in a constant perspiration, which is frequently checke