What was the Victorian era advice for quieting a baby?
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Give them a honey pacifier.
Bathe them in cold water.
Play classical music.
Hang them in a birdcage.
In the 1910s, what was recommended to shape a baby’s head?
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Tight swaddling.
Molding clay.
Head-flattening boards.
Regular massage.
What was a common 19th-century teething remedy?
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Cucumber slices.
Laudanum.
Chewing on leather.
Ice chips.
In ancient times, which food was given to babies to introduce solid food?
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Softened bread in wine.
Mashed fruits.
Goat’s milk.
Rice cereal.
What was a suggested use for lard in baby care in early 20th-century?
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As a diaper cream.
In baby formula.
As a baby lotion.
To enhance baby skin tone.
How was sunlight used in baby care in the early 1900s?
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As a disinfectant.
To cure jaundice.
For vitamin D.
To improve sleep patterns.
What was an early 20th-century method for baby exercise?
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Baby gyms.
Mechanical swings.
Tummy time.
Overhead pulleys.
Which was considered a health treatment for babies in the 1950s?
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Coffee.
Cigarette smoke.
Radio music.
Whiskey.
What was a popular sleep training method in the 1920s?
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Cry it out.
Rocking to sleep.
Sleeping in swings.
Opium rubs.
What unusual practice was recommended for newborns in medieval times?
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Baths in wine.
Swaddling in bear skins.
Daily sunbaths.
Exposure to loud noises.
What was a 16th-century European belief about infant crying?
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Ignore until quiet.
Respond immediately.
Swaddle tightly.
Evil spirits present.
What did 19th-century doctors believe about babies and fresh air?
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Not necessary.
Must be indoors.
Needed for health.
Only in summer.
What early 20th-century product was marketed for baby’s sore gums?
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Sugar rings.
Rubber toys.
Borax solution.
Cloth pads.
Which item was recommended for baby sleep in the 1950s?
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Feather pillows.
Firm mattresses.
Metal cribs.
Sleeping bags.
What unusual 18th-century practice was believed to strengthen babies?
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Cold baths.
Frequent walking.
Tight swaddling.
Horse riding.
What did Victorian parents use to track baby growth?
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Measuring tapes.
Growth charts.
Marked doorframes.
Diary entries.
In the 1930s, what was a popular belief about babies and music?
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Improves intelligence.
Damages hearing.
Induces sleep.
Stimulates crying.
What archaic method was used to diagnose baby illnesses in the 1700s?
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Astrology.
Herbal remedies.
Physical examination.
Water tasting.
Which food was wrongly believed to be good for babies in the 1800s?
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Honey.
Raw milk.
Salted meat.
Whole grains.
What was a common 1920s method to promote baby walking?
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Lead shoes.
Walking harness.
Push carts.
Handheld walking.
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