A text-book on hygiene and pediatrics from a chiropractic standpointCraven, J. H. (John Henry)
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A text-book on hygiene and pediatrics from a chiropractic standpoint
Craven, J. H. (John Henry)
Children -- Diseases; Chiropractic; Sanitation
In stormy weather and in winter time when children can not get
outdoors they should get exercise indoors. In practically every home
a room could be fitted up as a playroom or nursery. It need not be
elaborate and could be a bedroom used for a playroom during the day.
This room should be well lighted and not kept too warm. The right
temperature is about 55° F. Since an abundance of light is necessary
the room should not be on the north, for the direct rays of the sun
are to be desired and some provision should be made to admit them.
All drafts must be avoided, yet a sufficient amount of air must be
admitted so as to prevent the air from becoming vitiated. The best
method of accomplishing this is by means of ventilators placed in the
windows. Occasionally the doors and windows should be opened and the
room thoroughly aired. This should be done while the children are
absent from the room.
The furniture in the playroom should be substantial and of such
a character that it can easily be cleaned and kept in a sanitary
condition.
Sleeping Rooms or Nurseries
When it is possible in a home a room should be set aside for the
nursery. This room should be well lighted, properly ventilated, and
the heat and humidity should be carefully regulated. This room is to
be the chief home of the infant for the first few months. Therefore
it should meet the needs of the infant. It should receive the direct
rays of the sun during the day. No processes, such as preparation of
food, or washing of diapers, for example, should be permitted in this
room. As far as possible gas plates, heaters, or gas lights should be
avoided.
The nursery should not be kept too warm. A temperature of 70° F. is
proper during the day. During the first few weeks it should not be
allowed to drop below 65° F. through the night. For children over two
months of age the temperature during the night may go as low as 60°
F. but not below 50° F.
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