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seems to be conferred upon the baby by inheri- 

 tance from its mother, and this lasts for vary- 

 ing periods but not long after infancy. 



Another fact to be considered is that the run- 

 about is naturally more exposed from moving 

 around and possibly coming in close contact 

 with scarlet fever, measles, whooping cough, 

 and other communicable diseases. While these 

 affections may not kill, they frequently leave 

 sequelae that handicap the future life of the in- 

 dividual. 



Other common conditions that frequently 

 start and develop during this period of life are 

 enlarged and diseased tonsils, adenoids at the 

 vault of the pharnyx that interfere with respira- 

 tion, and sluggishly inflamed lymph glands in 

 various parts of the body. 



Beginning caries of the teeth from insuffi- 

 cient care may also have serious consequences. 

 The temporary teeth need special attention not 

 only in starting proper mastication, but because 

 the permanent teeth are lodged in the jaw 

 just above them and the latter are liable to be- 

 come affected by disease of the former. Good 



