ll aired;
and if not already done before she arrives, she should assist in
covering and trimming it, ready for the little occupant. A monthly nurse
should be handy at her needle, as, if she is in the house some time
before the baby is born, she will require some work of this sort; to
occupy her time. She should also understand the making-up of little
caps, although we can scarcely say this is one of the nurse's duties. As
most children wear no caps, except out of doors, her powers in this way
will not be much taxed.

2433. A nurse should endeavour to make her room as cheerful as possible,
and always keep it clean and tidy. She should empty the chamber utensils
as soon as used, and on no account put things under the bed. Soiled
baby's napkins should be rolled up and put into a pan, when they should
be washed out every morning, and hung out to dry: they are then in a fit
state to send to the laundress; and should, on no account, be left
dirty, but done every morning in this way. The bedroom should be kept
rather dark, particularly for the first week or ten days; of a regular
temperature, and as free as possible from draughts, at the same time
well ventilated and free from unpleasant smells.

2434. The infant during the month must not be exposed to strong light,
or much air; and in carrying it about the passages, stairs, &c., the
nurse should always have its head-flannel on, to protect the eyes and
ears from the currents of air. For the management of children, we must
refer our readers to the following chapters; and we need only say, in
conclusion, that a good nurse should understand the symptoms of various
ills incident to this period, as, in all cases, prevention is better
than cure. As young mothers with their first baby are very often much
troubled at first with their breasts, the nurse should understand the
art of emptying them by suction, or some other contrivance. If the
breasts are kept well drawn, there will be but little danger of
inflammation; and as the infant at first cannot take all that is
necessary, something must be done to keep the inflammation down. This is
one of the greatest difficulties a nurse has to contend with, and we can
only advise her to be very persevering, to rub the breasts well, and to
let the infant suck as soon and as often as possible, until they get in
proper order.

THE WET-NURSE.

2435. We are aware that, according to the opinion of some ladies, there
is no domestic theme, duri