BABIES OF LUXURY.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 273, 11 August 1908, Page 5

BABIES OF LUXURY.

One of the most recently produced luxuries for the babv is a basket trunk padded inside and lined with white satin (says a writer in the "Daily Graphic"). The basket is intended not only, for travelling purposes, at which time it is enclosed in a covering of white waterproof, but for use in the nursery, to accommodate tho infant's robes and keep them absolutely fresh and ■ spotless upon their return from the laundry. • A tray padded and lined to match tho rest of the basket is provided, in which the little shoes and-socks, bibs, lace veils, and bonnets are carefully'stored away. There have been many adaptations made of late of the old-fashioned "Moses" basket, prepared for tho nurse's use while washing and dressing the infant. Tho latest is made of very elaborate wicker-work,' and stands upon four legs like a small table. It is beautifully padded, and is fitted with the usual pin cushions, receptacles for brushes, powder-puffs, and so forth. Flap ledges beneath the basket, that can bo let down when not required, prove useful to the nurse, who can place on them the soap tray and other requirements of tho infant's toilet. These are made of glass, so that they can be washed after use.

Charmingly dainty little pin-cushions appertain to the night nurseries of the moment. A pin-cushion, to be of real use, should be kept always in one place, and the lingerie covered ones to which reference is made, with their finely-wrought hand embroideries, have long ribbon ends of white satin. One is hung at the head of the nurse's bed, and in it are placed a sufficiency of safety pins for her use when required.' j An Englishwoman who now resides in tho United States says that tho doctors there have a plan of charging a lump sum of money for advice during a baby's first year or two. While the specified time lasts they are at the beck and call, within reasonable limits, of tho child's mother, and their advice is frequently asked for by telephone. If the infant is losing weight, should his food fail to suit him, do symptoms that may be sinister declare themselves, the doctor's advice is asked over tho telephone, and a visit, if neccssary, follows. The plan is found of excellent servico, especially by young mothers who appreciato the care and' attention given by the doctors to their little ones, and is resorted to widely r.lso liy those who have large families of youngsters to bring up.