How shall chronic indigestion be treated? Remove all causes such as bad foods, habits, etc.
Is it curable? In most cases, but the rules for feeding must be carefully followed for a long period. Medicine will not cure such cases unless the proper food is given in a proper way. That is better than medicine.
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How long must this proper feeding continue? For months, and with many children for two or three years.
Is medicine of any use? It will relieve the symptoms, but the main thing is proper feeding.
SLEEP.
Should a baby sleep with anyone? No, young infants have been smothered by their mothers. It is also a frequent temptation to nursing at night, and this is injurious to both mother and child.
How long does baby usually sleep at first? About nine-tenths of the time.
How should his bed be prepared? The mattress should be firm and soft, the pillow, of hair and very thin; you should change his position so as not to sleep always in the same position.
How many hours should baby sleep at six months? About two-thirds of the time.