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A collection of twelve (12) items relating to infant care and parenting education, published in the United States and Canada between 1951 and c.1965. Published by both public health departments and infant food manufacturers to market their products, these guides aim to educate parents in proper infant care. The following subjects are covered: general health and wellness; infant nutrition, including breast feeding, bottle feeding, formula, and transitioning to solid food; safety; hygiene; toilet training; illness and vaccination; temper tantrums and behavior management; pre- and postnatal care; and midwifery. Note the differences between the publications published by public health officials and those published by makers such as Heinz or Gerber. The latter are much more likely to encourage parents to wean early, or use formula over breast feeding. In the 1950s, formula was still viewed as a superior scientific breakthrough, but breast feeding was beginning to make a "comeback" in popularity, as evidenced by some of these booklets. Together, these items paint a vivid picture of what parenting was like at this time, as well as how companies marketed to parents. The items are, in chronological order: "Infant Care". Washington: U.S. Dept. of Health, 1951. Single vol. (9" by 5.75"), pp. 146, illus., stapled in original illus. wrps. A guide to infant care for parents, produced by the Children's Bureau at the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. This copy has an ink stamp on the upper wrapper that reads, "From Will. E. Neal Member of Congress 4th District West Virginia"; evidently this was a free publication provided to his constituents in an effort to promote healthy parenting and parenthood education. Topics covered include feeding, infant safety, hygiene, weaning, play, toilet training, sun bathing, illness and vaccination, nursing and making formula. No. 8 in a series of public health publications from the Children's Bureau. Notable for how detailed and comprehensive the guide is for a free publication. "8 Mistakes Parents Make and how to avoid them". Pleasant Hill, Ohio: Parents Association, 1955. Single vol. (8.5" by 5.25"), pp. 32, illus., stapled in original illus. wrps. A 1950s-era guide to parenting, highlighting 8 mistakes new parents make and how to avoid them. Interesting to see what advice within has (or has not) held up today. The mistakes include: "Your Aim is Not Nearly High Enough" (i.e. push children harder to succeed) and "It Isn't Smart to Shut Both Eyes and Ignore Temper" (i.e. teach children self-control). It lists the "Biggest Mistake of All" as "To Ignore Influence of Poorly-Trained Neighbor Children". At the end of the booklet, it advertises a multi-part parenting course for more tips. Features some priceless cartoon illustrations that are very "of the time". "Baby Record and Formula Preparation Instruction Guide". Carnation, c.1956. Four-fold pamphlet (8" by 5"), illus. A folding step-by-step guide to preparing formula, published by and promoting Carnation Brand evaporated milk for formula. Includes photo illustrations for each step. The front and back offer blank spaces for the new parents to record information about the baby's birth such as birth date, weight, address, and godparents. This copy has been charmingly filled out for a baby girl, Linda Dianne Maier of Toronto, by her mother. "The Early Years". Ontario, Canada: Ontario Dept. of Health, 1956. Single vol. (9" by 6.25"), pp. 116, illus., in original illus. wrps. Contemporary ownership inscription of Julianne Maier to front free endpaper dated 1958. An extensive guide to parenting infants and young children offering information on child development, illness, nutrition, behavior management, and immunization. Published for Ontario families as a public health booklet by the Ontario Department of Health. Interesting from the modern point of view to see what has, and has not, remained recommended advice for new parents. Includes meal plans, Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 24099183
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