11 Antiquated Baby Advice Tips

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

1. Don’t bother your husband with petty troubles and complaints when he comes home from work;
2. Be a good listener. Let him tell you his troubles; yours will seem trivial in comparison;
3. Remember your most important job is to build up and maintain his ego (which gets bruised plenty in business). Morale is woman’s business;
4. Let him relax before dinner and discuss family problems after the ‘inner man’ has been satisfied;
5. Always remember he’s a male and marital relations promote harmony. Have sane views about sex;
6. No man likes a wife who is always tired out. Conserve your energy so you can give him the companionship he craves;
7. Never hold up your husband to ridicule in the presence of others. If you must criticise, do so privately and without anger;
8. Remember a man is only a grown-up boy. He needs mothering and enjoys it if it isn’t piled on too thick;
9. Don’t live beyond your means or add to your husband’s financial burdens;
10. Don’t try to boss him around. Let him think he wears the pants.

Times have definitely changed.

Do you have any other “pearls of wisdom” you can share?

Kate Davies

Senior Journalist & Features Editor. As the modern-day media hunter-gatherer, Journalist Kate Davies is harnessing 10 years in the media to write engaging and empowering articles for Stay At Home Mum. Her years of experience working in the media both locally and nationally have given her a unique viewpoint and understanding of this dynamic industry. Hailing from a small town in Tasmania and spending many years travelling the world, Kate now calls the Sunshine Coast home alongside her husband and one-year-old son.

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