Great care must of necessity be exercised in taking the analysis of the baby and of the small child. A very careful history should be taken. This, of course, must be obtained from the parents or nurse. This history should include such points as whether birth was instrumental or natural, whether it was premature or full term, whether there were any peculiarities of respiration at birth, whether there have been any convulsions and what sickness, if any, the child has suffered with. Inquiry should be made relative to the condition of the bowels and kidneys, how the child sleeps, and if there is a tendency to cry out during sleep. If the child refuses to nurse or nurses with difficulty it may indicate an incoördination of the mouth or the throat. Objective Symptoms In view of the fact that the child can give no aid in the way of subjective symptoms, it is necessary for the chiropractor to make most careful observations and substitute, as far as possible, the objective symptoms for the subjective ones. About the first thing we see when we begin the analysis is the baby’s face. It may reveal valuable information. A very careful study should be made of the facial expression and the condition of the eyes. In the face we take into consideration the color. We should look for pallor, cyanosis and jaundice; we notice whether there is perspiration, whether the face is cold and clammy or warm and moist; also we observe the expression as to the muscular condition, since there may be muscular spasms which will produce grimace. This is either the result of pain some place in the body or an abnormal action of the facial muscles. There may be a pinched expression or a look of fear or anxiety. In some severe cases the face will be expressionless, while in others it may be that of an adult. The condition of the eyes is important. They may have a dull expressionless look. The lids may droop and the eyeballs be sunken. In cerebral incoördinations there may be strabismus, or the eyeballs may be rolled upward and inward. These symptoms are significant and should all be very carefully noted, for, as has been stated, there will be no chance to profit by subjective symptoms. After a careful observation of the face and facial expression has been made, the child should be undressed and placed in a convenient position for further observation. Before the clothing is removed the room must be heated to a proper temperature so the infant will not take cold or be exposed to an atmosphere that will be distressing. A temperature suitable for the bath will be satisfactory. The child should be placed on his back and every movement of the body observed. Such movements as the flexing of the thighs on the abdomen, as in abdominal pain, may lead the chiropractor to a conclusion on the zone involved.