The Young Mother: Management of Children in Regard to Health

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The Young Mother: Management of Children in Regard to Health

by William A. (William Andrus) Alcott

EN·~7 hours·43 chapters

Chapters

43 total
1

ADVERTISEMENT TO THE THIRD EDITION.

0:31
2

CHAPTER I. THE NURSERY.

0:23
3

CHAPTER II. TEMPERATURE.

0:18
4

CHAPTER III. VENTILATION.

0:44
5

CHAPTER IV. THE CHILD'S DRESS.

2:52
6

CHAPTER V. CLEANLINESS.

0:18
7

CHAPTER VI. BATHING.

1:14
8

CHAPTER VII. FOOD.

5:13
9

CHAPTER VIII. DRINKS.

0:36
10

CHAPTER IX. GIVING MEDICINE.

0:17

Description

A practical guide for new mothers, this work walks listeners through the essential foundations of a healthy home for infants. It begins with clear advice on arranging a safe nursery—considering walls, windows, flooring, and even the hazards of pets and bright objects—before moving on to managing temperature, ventilation, and fresh air to keep little lungs strong.

The author then offers detailed, commonsense recommendations on dressing babies, emphasizing comfort over fashion, the dangers of overly tight swaddles, and the best fabrics for warmth without overheating. Further chapters cover daily cleanliness, sensible bathing practices, and simple steps to prevent the buildup of harmful gases and germs. Presented in a straightforward, conversational tone, the book equips caregivers with timeless, evidence‑based habits that can still guide modern parents toward a healthier start for their children.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (409K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Stan Goodman and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Release date

2003-12-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William A. (William Andrus) Alcott

William A. (William Andrus) Alcott

1798–1859

A 19th-century doctor, teacher, and reformer, he wrote widely on health, diet, exercise, family life, and education. His books helped shape early American conversations about wholesome living and child-centered schooling.

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