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They

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UR instinct to have new and

gay clothes at the first sign

of spring sunshine, even if it's

only a bunch of flowers to pin on

April 26, 1939.

All Like..

CLOTHES

-Baby as Well as Mother

our coats, is a thoroughly heal heel of the suck is worn under the Baby's Trousseau thy one and an impulse which fast which causes blistering. puts us in tune with Mother

Earth who is bedecking herself Free and Easy

in new greenery.

We hope to go to the seaside at Even baby enjoys something new Easter with a boy of nine and twin -perhaps a bit of coloured ribbon girls of sia. What clothes would you on her frock to catch her eye. advise?

Light and Warm

of

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ET them truvel in

their "good clothes" if the journey is short When planning now clothes for the then put these away carefully when children, do remember that spring you arrive after having given coats. time la an in-between season for sults and hats good brush. which no extensive wardrobe is During the holiday keep them to necessary unless you really have lots well-worn clothes, in which they can

pennies to spend.

have a really easy time without any What you need just now are clothes fear of doing damage. Those clothes that will be gay" in colour, light in should still be chiety of the winter texture but still definitely wurm. variety, though stout jerseys or "lum- I do not advise any big change in ber Jackets" with zip fastenings can underwear until Whitsun because take the place of overcoats, which "cold" winds"ure" still likely for some would restrlet their movements. weeks to come and they are prob- You will have to use your own dis- ably the most treacherous peril to cretion as to whether they should be which children can be exposed.

In any case, I advise you to keep, a light pullover or cardigan at hand as an extra to be worn should specially cold day occur; our climate Ja no variable that it is a mistake to keep just to the same weight clothes all the time,

of

allowed to run about barefoot.

I am expecting my first baby in May, and would be glad to have your advice regarding the tnyerte, not a knitted one.

THE quantities mentioned for each article only meet minimum re- quirements (one in wear, one solled and one airing), but this is just sufficient for practical needs. First Pants

Can you recommend anything to take the place of nursery squares now that my baby is nine months old and fairly reliable?

DECENTLY I came across excellent I fest pants for both boys and giris made with a lastex top in a. light wool material of excellent wearing quality, which keeps Its colour and does not shrink. I can Perinnend the garment very highly.

Dry Skin Is Softened by

Mild Soap Rinse, Cream

The child needs three layers of clothing in the ordinary way with this extra little garmen} Alve

10 special protection on extru cold days, i or to slip on after a game or, it a child has to spend some time in o room where the temperature is lower than the warmth it is accustomed to. Now for some queries received during the past week and my un-junattractive in colouring. swers.

Practical for Toddlers

(By 'JACQUELINE HUNT)

DRY SKIN is usually rough and usually long enough. Remove the staly in appearance and dull and of that has not been absorbed before It can be retiring-or before you apply your come a lovely skin, however, if it is make-up--with a mild tonic, one taken care of and "red" and encour that will tone the skin and stimulate aged until it is normal again. Dry- the circulation without having the ness is really the easiest condition drying effect of an astringent. There there is to treat, since creams and are many good tonics on the market, oils do soften and lubricate the skin, but you can make one for yourself treatments to stimulate the circula- by blending one-half witch hazel. tion and minor adjustments in the one-fourth rose water and one-fourth tidy: diet are usually sufficient tu give distilled water. Simple, isn't it? And it is fun to do things for your- self occasionally.

What would be practical spring time wear for a healthy toddler of 10 months?

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DOMPERS look nice und

especially if you make the kind that button down the back and huve | Proj

prompt results.

dry

a let-down flap behind; those which The method of cleansing a fasten belween the legs tend to gape an. ully skin only in the kind of facial oil will do much to restore a skin differs from that of cleansing A twice a week application of hat and look rather untidy.

normul condition. Their chief dlandvantage is that, it soap used and the applications that dry skin to Its

Use Warn water. Hot You can get these oils already blend- the child has an accident, the whole follow.

water is too relaxing and will cause ed at the better beauty salons, or you garment

changed, whereas the facial muscles to sa to be

It also can make one from tasteless enflor If pants and a romper are worn, Baby dries out the natural oil more rupe oil, to which a few drops of pine oil will

only need a fresh pair of pants. Pants should be open-kneed and idly. Cleanse with cold cream first, have been added. You can apply it with hot, on strips of gauze and leave in pilch-shaped with a wide elastie at then remove the excess of!

and look very attractive.

roomy, and comfortable.

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the waist; see that it is not too tight. issues and wash with tepid water place while you take an afternoon First sulis in a fairly fine wool and and the mildest soup you can find, nap, or massage it into the skin be- retiring. "It is very soothing close knitting are always practical Always wash with outward, upward fore

strokes. You are encouraging the and restful and good for the skin. Babies' clothes must always be and arm by litung them gently to about the skin around the eyes and muscles of the cheeks to stay young You should be especially careful ward the temples us you wash. cyclkls of your skin is inclined to be Always rinse the face with very dry. Spread a generous amount of cold water and dry thoroughly. nourishing cream into these areas, The dry skin neexis an application dash with cold water, pat dry and etenasing. The length of time the morning remove any that re- nourishing cream after leave the cream on overnight. In

should stay on depends on the dry- mains with a pad wrung out of akh ness of the skin. Half an hour la table.

Shoes and Socke

My baby girl is ready for shoes, but I am not sure what kind to choose for her.

FIRST shoes (and indeed nil shoes for young children) should have finn soles and soft uppers - which allow perfectly free movement to the toes,

·I advise a very low heel from the outset and an extension of this heel on the inner alde to prevent any ten- dency to flat feel. These cost rather more than ordinary, shoes, but are well worth the slight extra cost.

See that socks are really roomy in the feet, for children's socks.need much washing which leads to shrink- oyo. Meanwhile, the foot is growing steadily, and if socks are too short the toes tend to be bent back or the

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