CHAPTER XX.

COMMON AILMENTS OF CHILDREN.

Little ailments.—Nursing babies affected by condition of mother.—Sleep and health.—The baby’s food.—Why babies are restless when nursed from the right breast.—Children’s symptoms often more grave than the ailment.—Illustrations.—Fevers and teething.—Vomiting.—The cause of rash.—Pallid children.—Chafing.—Babies do not cry without cause.—Need of water and fresh air.—Sleeping in open air.—Relief in constipation.—Important suggestions, 229-236