Better babies and their care

"Better Babies and Their Care" by Anna Steese Richardson is a guide focused on early 20th-century parenting and health, highlighting the crucial link between proper care and healthy child development. It champions the idea that effective parenting requires education, especially in hygiene and nutrition, for both physical and mental well-being of infants. Richardson advocates for organized "Better Babies Contests" as a way to standardize and improve infant healthcare. The book underscores the significance of prenatal care, good nutrition during pregnancy, and a positive mindset for mothers. The book intends to equip mothers with useful knowledge and methods for raising children, emphasizing that knowledgeable care from the mother is key to lowering infant mortality and promoting child health.