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Ch.1 Baby Makes 3

Customs and traditions regarding children in 19th century America

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In 27 years, Martha Ballard assisted in this number of deliveries. 800
What period in American history believed children were born evil in nature? Colonial
After what event were babies no longer regarded as evil? For the first time, parents were also said to be key influences in their development. American Revolution
Although it often resulted in death, what invention for babies was popular for many decades? Turtle Bottle
In 1877 New York, mother's entered their babies into this event for a chance to win cash and jewelry. Prize Baby Show
What started the riot at the Prize Baby Show? Mothers discovered consolation prize was free ticket to closing ceremonies
What type of act was consistently popular in Vaudeville? Families
What term described 18th century newborns being bound to boards or rods to keep their neck and back straight? Swaddling
When boys were transitioned from unisex dresses to their first pair of britches, what was it called? Breeching
What garment freed little girls of corset restraints in the early 1800's? Empire Dresses
What did Colonial New Englander's usually use as inspiration for baby names? The Bible
Bread boiled in water, flour and water and this liquid was fed to babies in the 1780's. Weak Beer
In the 1800's the mortality rate in babies was 7 out of 10 when fed this liquid. Unpasteurized Milk
When did cribs and bassinets begin to rapidly replace cradles? 20th century
Who wrote the song "Rock-A-Bye Baby" by improvising a tune to a nursery rhyme? Effie Crockett "Canning"
These were invented by parents when children became restless on the lord's day. Sunday toys
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