7. You can’t change a diaper without a shake of baby powder to prevent diaper rash.
This was just great advertising at the time as not many mums use baby powder these days”¦it’s seriously not necessary.
8. To bring down a fever, wipe her skin down with alcohol.
This is just downright weird. Who ever thought of it must have been having a laugh.
9. A little whiskey on the gums helps with teething pain.
This one is still told today. Not sure if it works because I have never tried it. Giving alcohol to a baby is just not right.
10. Sometimes kids deserve to be spanked.
Ummm, yes well, this one you can make your own mind up about.
11. When a child bites you, bite him back and he’ll never do it again.
Ahhh!! What kind of animal are you! Please don’t bite your children, it’s not nice!
Another book I found called “The Wives’ Book: For the Wife Who’s Best at Everything” by Alison Maloney had some more vintage pearls of wisdom, this time about being a good wife!
Ten Commandments for Wives
- Don’t bother your husband with petty troubles and complaints when he comes home from work;
- Be a good listener. Let him tell you his troubles; yours will seem trivial in comparison;
- Remember your most important job is to build up and maintain his ego (which gets bruised plenty in business). Morale is woman’s business;
- Let him relax before dinner and discuss family problems after the ‘inner man’ has been satisfied;
- Always remember he’s a male and marital relations promote harmony. Have sane views about sex;
- No man likes a wife who is always tired out. Conserve your energy so you can give him the companionship he craves;
- Never hold up your husband to ridicule in the presence of others. If you must criticise, do so privately and without anger;
- Remember a man is only a grown-up boy. He needs mothering and enjoys it if it isn’t piled on too thick;
- Don’t live beyond your means or add to your husband’s financial burdens;
- Don’t try to boss him around. Let him think he wears the pants.
Times have definitely changed.
