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in addition, there are no loose weights, both the large and the small
weights being adjustable on a sliding bar, with an adjustable tare
bar beneath the pan.
With the older child who can sit up, the high sides gives the
child something to hold on to, as is shown in the photograph, and
this all makes for a sense of security and lack of nervousness.
On the toddlers machine, the addition of a gallery around the
platform has made all the difference in the world. The child
shown in the photograph is a particularly nervous little person,
but we are finding that not only are we doing away with the difficulties
that have existed, but the weighing machines are becoming
if we are not careful, playthings for the toddlers. The gallery
shown was added to the ordinary weighing machine as it was
supplied to us.
VOLUNTARY SOCIETIES AND HELPERS.
The Isleworth Nursing Association and the Osterley, North
Hounslow and Heston Nursing Association are the only Voluntary
Societies in direct contact with the Council's Maternity and Child
Welfare Scheme.
Special mention must be made of the services rendered at the
Welfare Clinics by Miss Ankritt (Co-opted member of the Committee)
Mrs. Crutchett, Mrs. Davies, Mrs. French, Miss K. Theobald,
Mrs. Midmore, Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. Simmons, Mrs. Stone and
Mrs. Sweet at the Hounslow Centre. Mrs. E. Chedgey (Co-opted
Member of the Committee) Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Watson at Isleworth.
Mrs. Carter. Mrs. Drane, Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Snare at
Heston.
Thanks are also due to the undermentioned for gifts of prams,
toys, high chairs, clothing, etc., which are given to other mothers,
and also for willing assistance in connection with the Christmas
Bazaar organised by the Mothers' Committee at Hounslow: —