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5. Clean teeth do not deca
6. If the food is too soft it is apt to cling about the teeth where it
decays and damages the teeth. Chewing not only helps
to digest the food but keeps the teeth clean.
7. Decayed teeth should receive attention as they give rise to
indigestion and other troubles. Decayed temporary teeth
may injure the permanent set.
8. Improperly fed infants are apt to have bad teeth. Study the
handbill on infant feeding.
Public Health Department.
COUNTY BOROUGH OF CROYDON.
THE CLOTHING OF SCHOOL CHILDREN.
BOYS.—The most suitable outfit for a boy consists of:—
(1) A combination garment.
(2) Knickerbockers.
(3) Woollen stockings.
(4) Jersey of Knitted Wool.
(5) Lace boots.
(6) Straw hat or cloth cap.
The combination garment should have sleeves and reach just below
the knees. The best material is wool, either woven or one of the
unshrinkable flannel mixtures. If flannelette is used it must be the
kind that will not burn. Ordinary flanelette is dangerous.
For children in the baby class the combination is best replaced
by a vest and drawers.
The knickerbockers should be of corduroy or stout serge, and
supported by braces, or by being buttoned to a bodice in the case of
infants. Suspenders should be used for the stockings.
A knitted vest is a useful addition in the winter time, when an
overcoat is also required.
While it is a mistake to endeavour to harden children by exposing
the limbs, too many garments hinder the flee movement of the body
and the proper use of the lungs. Over-clothing also leads to sweating
during exercise, and consequent risk of chills.
The boots should be of the natural shape of the foot, straight on
the inside edge, and allow plenty of room at the toes.
CURLS should be dressed in the same way as boys (suitable
knickerbockers included), but with the addition of a kilt supported
from the shoulders by a cotton bodice. If preferred the jersey may be
replaced by a long-sleeved yoke frock reaching just below the knee,
made of material suitable for the season.
Patterns for making suitable garments for boys and girls may be
borrowed from the Health Visitors.
Public Health Department, Town Hall.