The Story
Here's a little book of (often hilarious) mothering advice, as given to Mothers c.1878.
Pocket-sized pearls of wisdom include, 'Don't add either gin or oil of peppermint to the babe's food. It is a murderous practice.' and 'Don't wash the baby in hot water, it would weaken and enervate the babe and thus predispose him to disease. Lukewarm rainwater will be the best to wash him with.'
- 70 pages
- Hardcover
- Pocket-sized: 2.68" x 4.8"
Description
Here's a little book of (often hilarious) mothering advice, as given to Mothers c.1878.
Pocket-sized pearls of wisdom include, 'Don't add either gin or oil of peppermint to the babe's food. It is a murderous practice.' and 'Don't wash the baby in hot water, it would weaken and enervate the babe and thus predispose him to disease. Lukewarm rainwater will be the best to wash him with.'
- 70 pages
- Hardcover
- Pocket-sized: 2.68" x 4.8"
