From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 024 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Essay
Summary: This article provides advice on maintaining cleanliness and good hygiene practices for children. It emphasizes the importance of regular clothing changes and safe toys to prevent illness and teach healthy habits.
Children’s Hygiene Tips
(Original Title: 兒童的衛生續)
For children under eight months, it’s advisable to change their clothes two to three times a day. This is crucial because they may wet themselves and discomfort can lead to illness. After eight months, if a child shows signs of wetting, their clothes should be changed once every day or every two days. For children aged eight to nine, changing clothes every three to four days is sufficient. As children grow and reach four to five years old, they should be encouraged to dress neatly. Mothers should explain that untidy clothing doesn’t look good. It’s also important they don’t dirty their clothes through careless behavior. Keeping their appearance tidy will naturally become a habit as they grow older.
Regarding toys, children between five and six months old start to understand the concept of playing. Adults often buy toys for them, but it’s essential to ensure the toys are safe, as accidents can happen during play. Avoid giving children small objects they might choke on. Safe and clean toys like toy eggs, which can be washed, are ideal.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent