. American cookery . it can bearranged, give the babies a sunbath eachday, but take care that it is not too long,or the heat too intense. Our ancestors, with their old-fashionedideas, thought the worst room in thehouse quite good enough for their progenyto play in. Their one idea was to havethis room as far removed from the center of the house as possible, so that no noisemight disturb their own peaceful worn-out pieces of furniture wereconsidered the proper furnishings forthe room, as the children were sodestructive! Fortunately for the twentieth centurychild, these days of old-fa
. American cookery . it can bearranged, give the babies a sunbath eachday, but take care that it is not too long,or the heat too intense. Our ancestors, with their old-fashionedideas, thought the worst room in thehouse quite good enough for their progenyto play in. Their one idea was to havethis room as far removed from the center of the house as possible, so that no noisemight disturb their own peaceful worn-out pieces of furniture wereconsidered the proper furnishings forthe room, as the children were sodestructive! Fortunately for the twentieth centurychild, these days of old-fashioned ideasare past. The progress of the age hasallowed the miniature man to have forhis own a special room, one that is nodiscredit to the home, and into whichcasual guests can be shown. From being the least desirable room inthe house, the nursery has become themost carefully planned, where sunlightvitalizes the air and kills germs. Ven-tilation is absolutely necessary, and awindow should always be open, if only a. EQUIPMENT THE FEATURE OF THIS ROOM 571 572 AMERICAN COOKERY crack, for fresh air prevents disease. Aventilating board should be fitted acrossthe base of the window to preventdraughts. The furnishing of the nursery is aninteresting study. Small furniture, withrounded corners, should always be furniture must be substantial, butnot massive. The table and chairsshould stand square on their feet, so thatthe little occupant of the nursery cannotpull them over on himself. The furnitureshould be of light color, and the littlebedstead of white iron, or polished small screen, of light texture anddainty pattern, is an attractive ornamentin the room, and shades the babys eyesfrom the light, in time of sickness. A tiny bureau, or chiffonnier, for thebabys clothes, is an important adjunctto the nurserys furnishings. As thechild grows older, he can be taught toput his clothes away himself, in their proper places, and the arranging of themin the chiffonnier will
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