| Author |
United States. Children's Bureau |
| Illustrator |
Williams, Gluyas, 1888-1982 |
| Title |
If Your Baby Must Travel in Wartime
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jana Srna
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| Summary |
"If Your Baby Must Travel in Wartime" by United States. Children's Bureau is a practical guide intended for parents navigating the challenges of traveling with infants during the wartime conditions of the early to mid-20th century. This publication, produced in 1944, provides essential advice and tips for ensuring that both the parent and the child can manage their journey safely and comfortably despite the crowded and potentially chaotic travel environments typical of wartime transport. The book offers comprehensive suggestions tailored for different modes of transport, including trains, buses, and cars, while emphasizing the unique needs of babies and young children. It covers critical aspects such as planning itineraries, ensuring access to nutritious food, and keeping children entertained during long trips. It also highlights the importance of maintaining hygiene and safety throughout the travel process, offering practical tips like keeping the baby's supplies organized and ensuring a familiar and comforting environment. Overall, this guide serves not just as a resource for logistics but also as a support for the emotional well-being of families on the move during difficult times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
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| LoC Class |
HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
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| Subject |
Infants -- Travel
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| Subject |
World War, 1939-1945 -- Transportation -- United States
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
30820 |
| Release Date |
Dec 31, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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