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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (April 26, 1936)
r 'J The Oregon Statesman Baby Edition Fewer Deaths in First Year Here Oregon Ahead of Nation and Marion Ahead of State in Reduction Marion county is doing iti share to upBold the Pacific northwest's record tor belnc one of the health iest sections of. the country for young children. Health depart ment records for the last 16 years here show that thin county's in fant mortality rate not only has been steadily Improving but also has consistently been better than the average for Oregon as a whole. This improving infant death rate alone indicates that Marion county's children enjoy good health, in the opinion of Dr. Ver non A. Douglas, county health of ficer. "The children in our county are receiving good care, pure milk, fresh air and in moat cases ade quate amounts of Titamlns," he explained. "Parents are learning how to give their babies "more sci entific care, to arrange modern feeding schedules and to protect them from childhood diseases." 33.4 Per Thousand is Rate A survey made of the health unit's work here last year by the Commonwealth foundation of New York revealed that the Infant mor tality rate had dropped from 55.4 per 1000 lire births during the fire year period 1920-24 to 40.6 in the period 1930-34. Marlon coun ty's infant death rate last year had dropped to 33. S and to date this year has been 33.4. This county's infant mortality rate during the three five-year pe riods 1920-1934 was found by the Commonwealth workers to com pare with the statewide rate as follows: Marion Entire county state 55.4 56.4 43.2 49.2 40.6 43.1 Period 1920-24 1925-29 1930-34 S Parents' Habits Pattern of Baby The parents' life will be mir rored in the baby. If he sees his mother and father an calm, fairmtnded, honest anl courag eous persons, he will possess these qualities. If he Is brought up in a home of discord, the effect of that home will leave its mark upon his character. Gen eral rules for parents are: Be what you want your chil dren to be. Expect that he will do the right thing, and give him credit for it when he does. Always keep your promises to him. Do not show fear in his pres ence or suggest fears to him. Never lose temper when cor recting him. Do not baby him. Teach him to do things for hfmself. to be self-reliant and gradually more Independent of his parents. Kiddies' am? Children's Wear Dresses for Young Misses Up to 16 Yrs. O YARNS O GIFTS Knitti.ig Instructions MARGARETS SHOP 415 Court Phone 3050 Regular Bedtime Habits For Child All-Important; No Debates Needed When Nightime Routine Is at Hand The best way to handle the vex ing problem of getting a child to bed Is to handle it as no problem at all. The child must sleep: ergo, the deed of getting him to bed must be done, quietly, efficiently and without undue attention. It is foolish for a parent to go over each day the matter of going to bed as though it required an argument Sleep is imperative; therefore the child must be regu lar In his bedtime habits. A sure way to make t difficult to get the child to bed is for par ents, to be irregular in their bed time hours. Statements such as: "I hate to go to bed and I hate to get up in the morning" confuse the child and are soon picked up by him as excuses for not making a prompt retirement when night comes. No Choice Permitted Parents should not ask ques tions such as "are you ready for bed?" They should .Irmly state: "Time for bed now,' and proceed as though here was a fact which needed no discussion. No oppor tunity foiVchoice should be allow ed; putting away the toys, un dressing, tooth-brushing, are not matters for debate; they are ac cepted functions of each day's life. The child wishes to feel secure when he goes to Bleep. Parents need not be present invariably when the child awakes but they should never promise son to be and break their promise. Mothers can overcome uncertainty in the child by stating: "I shall be out when you awaken but I will return at a certain time." The child should not be rushed t- bed nor should he be strapped into bed or pinned between the covers. No child wants his free dom of movement interferred with. Ofentimes the father, home from work, can assist the mother in putting the baby to bed thus af fording the baby a change In care takers, giving the mother time to prepare the evening meal and pro viding the father an opportunity to become acquainted with his off spring. Child Can Soon Help At the outset, in the going-to-bed-routlne, the adult must take the full responsibility. Soon the cnna can take part in the pro gram. He can pull off a stocking, bringing chuckles of glee. He can pull an arm from his dress him self. Pulling off a garment which has been loosened and slipped down Is a fascinating occupation for an 18-month old child. It Is only a short time until the child can crawl Into his own bed. pull up the covers and snuggle down, willing to let himself drop off to sleep. By the time he Is four bis parents will be surprised at his own independence. Parents by all means should avoid making the child dependent upon a particular toy or plaything in going to bed. Some children must have a doll, or a certain blanket, or a Bmooth ribbon to if Warm Wraps Need For Motor Rides Lively Colors Popular in Youngsters' Outfits; Zipper Bag Good Although youngsters are usual ly exceptionally warm-blooded, they still must be protected against cool evening breetes and drafts when motoring with father or mother. Wraps for boys are confined to sweaters and they may be found in an astonishing range of colors and designs. The toddler may be more comfortable in a light wool en knit suit over which he may or may not wear an additional sweater. Girls are following in the footsteps of their mothers this season and have added bright reds, blues and greens to the pastel colors to which they have been partial in the past. Flannel coats for cool days and evenings and plcque coats for mid-summer- are plain and swag stroke before they find sleep. This situation is a habit carryover and shouldnot be permitted. The child should learn to go to sleep with artificial props and he should not learn to expect to have an adult sitting by. holding his hand, or crooning. The child who is tucked into bed, bade goodnight and let alone, has no reason to complain because he experts nothing different. Pa?e 5 Stork Shotrs Stigh Preference to Boy 9 in County The stork paid 023 visits to Marlon county during the year which ended March 81. health department records reveal. Of these visits, 830 were made between January 1 and April t of this year. The big bird who presides over baby's first one-pin hitrh I slightly partial to boys, the records further show. He brought to Marion county 471 boys and 432 girls daring the 12-months period. ger. many of them doable-breasted. They come with matching berets or off-the-face bonnets which tie under the chin and ar devastatlnely becoming. If your taby boy or girl is still a baby, you will want a sipper bag. with or without a hood, for outdoor expeditions. They coma in fancy beacon cloth weaves and in silk for summer. The snugly enclosed bag keeps baby's feet and hands warm and protected. Needs Daily Nap Little children need a nap ev ery day. when bablea are taken into the outdoors for their nap, their eyes should be shaded from the sun. All children have cer tain natural traits, which should be encouraged equally. There should be vigorous active play, "pretending." and creating or making ihingn. 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