WHEN BABY TRAVELS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19418, 28 August 1926, Page 6 (Supplement)

WHEN BABY TRAVELS.

There are a few rules to be kept in mind when travelling with a baby, if the mother does not wish the journey to resemble ft nightmare, says a writer in The Nursery World. The first rule is to see that the baby is fed at its regular hours. Continual nibbles at luxuries, such as cakes, sweets and chocolates throughout the journey are liable to cause digestive troubles that may last for several days. If you are travelling by train (or by oar, for that matter), and the journey is long, take off the baby's Outdoor wraps and see that he is comfortable and dry. Then make a little bed on the Carriage seat with his wraps, and place him down in the ordinary way. Let the baby sleep as he will on this improvised bed. He will be far more rested than" if he slept in your arms. that he gets plenty of water to drink, and take a Supply in a vacuum flask for this purpose. If the weather is very hot, occasionally wash his hands and face in cold water. If baby is to be fed during the journey, take a vacuum flask of hot milk with the baby food in a separate tin. Make up the mixture as it is required, and dispose of any unused portion, as to pour it back into the flask is an excellent way to introduce geruis. msnv a slieht attack of diarrhoea. following a journey, is due to I ifection eanght in this manner. The baby must be kept quiet, clean and contented. He must also be protected from strong draughts, and his eyes from the glare of the sun. Do not allow strangers to fondle the child. TVes* th° habv lightly andf in the simplest possible clothing. He is sure to pet grubby durinc: the journey,' even if the windows of the carriage or car are left open. If he feels hot and cramped in tOowarm clothing, he will vent his disap* oroval in no uncertain terms, to the annovnnce of fellow-rassenpers. While travel litter, have evervthing needed for the baby easily accessible, and where you can srefc at. it at a moment's notice. A snonere'lacr containing a damp snonge and a clean •A\vel will be fotlnd a great boon.