First aid in nursery ailments

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Preface To The Second Edition

The earlier edition of this little book has been received so graciously by mothers all over the United States and Canada that we are sending this new edition out with the hope that it may help many more homes.

The object of the book is to help the mother to act in an emergency or when it is not possible to secure the services of a reliable physician. No mother should attempt to carry her child through a prolonged illness without the aid of a physician but in many cases prompt action by the mother in the beginning of an illness before a doctor can arrive, will ward off a more serious attack if it does not prevent the disease altogether.

Great caution should be observed by all mothers when handling medicines, the directions given in this book should be minutely followed and then

PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION

no bad results will occur. It Is much better to have a reliable guide at hand than to take the advice of neighbors.

Many times minor illnesses may be most effectually treated by changes in the food or general hygiene but there are times when medicine is required and until the doctor can arrive it is well for the mother to know what is best to give. Food, clothing, and general hygiene of the nursery are fully treated of in the author's book, The Mother's Manual and are therefore not discussed in this little volume.

— Emelyn Lincoln Coolidge, M. D.

September, 191 5.

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