A Convenience for Babies by Jessie A. Shaffer

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 31, 1913

A Convenience for Babies

By Jessie A. Shaffer

JESSIE A. SHAFFER

My own baby has derived so much comfort from this simple arrangement that I pass on the suggestion for the benefit of other babies whose mothers read the REVIEW:—

Procure an ordinary barrel hoop and wrap with strips of cloth, tape, or ribbon. Sew up widths of mosquito-netting as if making a bag. Turn under the edges of one end and tie tightly as in tying up a bag. The other end may be hemmed. Place the hoop in the bottom of the bag, the tied portion in the center of the hoop, and attach tapes or ribbon so that it may be suspended over baby’s chair or crib. If the netting is weighted at the bottom or closely tucked in around baby’s pillows or mattress, the mother may go about her duties sure that not a single fly can disturb the little one, and there is no danger that he will be annoyed by it and push it off. Playthings may be suspended inside, and baby is comfortable and contented for hours. The device may easily be packed in trunk or suit case, can be hung up anywhere, and baby’s “tent” will soon become one of the most indispensable articles in the house. Older children find it comfortable for an afternoon nap.