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o. In the sun by the window, his head and especially the eyes shaded from the direct rays of the sun, is an excellent place in the summer time. The influence of the direct sun rays on the little naked body is conducive to good sturdy health, good nerves, and sound sleep. CHAPTER XVIII BABY'S GOOD AND BAD HABITS. FOOD FORMULAS Baby's Bed--The Proper Way to Lay Baby in Bed--Baby Should Sleep by Itself--How Long Should a Baby Sleep--Why a Baby Cries--The Habitual Crier--The Habit of Feeding Baby Every Time it Cries--The Habit of Walking the Floor with Baby Every Time it Cries--Jouncing, or Hobbling Baby--Baby Needs Water to Drink--The Evil Habit of Kissing Baby--Establishing Toilet Habits--Baby's Comforter--What can be Done to Lessen the Evil Effects of the Comforter Habit--Beef Juice--Beef Juice by the Cold Process--Mutton Broth--Mutton Broth with Cornstarch or Arrowroot--Chicken, Veal, and Beef Broths--Scraped Beef or Meat Pulp--Junket or Curds and Whey--Whey--Barley Water--Barley Water Gruel or Barley Jelly--Rice, Wheat or Oat Water--Imperial Granum--Albumen Water--Dried Bread--Coddled Egg. BABY'S BED THE PROPER WAY TO LAY BABY IN ITS BED.--The baby should be accustomed to sleep by itself from the day of its birth. Mothers have been known to smother their babies during sleep. The mother may pull the bed-clothing over the baby's head during the night and thus deprive it fresh air. A mother is much more apt to nurse her baby regularly and to do it more efficiently, if she is compelled to get up to do it. If she occupies the same bed with baby, she may fall asleep while nursing him; the baby consequently nurses too long, fills his stomach too full, and soon develops indigestion and colic in addition to acquiring a very bad habit. For the first few weeks an ordinary basket arrangement is all that is necessary. As soon as the baby begins to move around it should have a regular baby crib, so that possible accidents may be avoided. When the baby is placed in bed after a feeding, it should be laid upon its back, being tilted slightly toward its right side. By placing a soft, small pillow, under its left side, the baby will rest more on its right side, which is the proper position. The reason of this is because the liver of a child grows quicker and larger than any other organ, and it is on the right side. By placing the child on this side,
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