Many readers liked the idea of a financial investment. “Why not a contribution to a trust-fund?” asked “Gran,” of Bellingen, N.S.W. “Education demands are really something these days and one cannot foresee actual needs.”

“Invest in some gilt-edged shares in his name,” said “Useful Gift,” of Granville, N.S.W. “These will gather a dividend every six months which should add to a tidy sum by the time the boy grows up.”

“Bank £1 or more in the baby’s name and give him the bank book,” said Mrs. J. M. Enright, of Maitland, N.S.W.; Mrs C. Cook, of Bendigo, Vic.; “Given To Me,” of Caulfield, Vic.; and Mrs S.G. Corney, of Westmead, N.S.W. The godparent could add to it for birthdays and Christmas, they also suggested.

Mrs. R. Webb, of The Grange, Qld., said “An unusual gift would be an insurance policy taken out on the child’s life, with small premiums paid weekly. This could result, when he is 18, in a nice start toward further education, a trip or a home. Or the gradual purchase of a block of land would be a good idea.” Suggestion of an insurance policy also came from Mrs. E. Dickson, of Seaholme, Vic.

From “Christening Gifts,” of Eden Hills, S.A.: “A good bookcase, and each year, add a book.” “A beautiful snap-shot album (with snaps),” from Mrs. N. Fletcher, of Blackheath, N.S.W.
“D.E.L.” of Flinders Park, S. A., would give an initialled, light-toned travelling rug, of good quality, to last for years.

A set of silver coins, dated for the year of his birth, was an extra gift given to her grandson by “Libran,” of South Cessnock, N.S.W. Mrs. C. Kolega, of Paddington, N.S.W., suggested an initialled brooch, useful for a baby and also for later as a tie-pin.

Bibles and prayerbooks were suggested by many readers, including Mrs. E. Marstaeller, of Coogee, N.S.W.; Mrs. F. Gunina, of Yarloop, W.A.; and Mrs. E. Gardner, of Ivanhoe, Vic.

“Buy him a good, well-bound book of Bible stories,” suggested Mrs. G. Fulford, of Campbelltown, N.S.W. Mrs. R. Robertson, of Taringa, Qld., settled for a copy of the children’s classic, “Winnie the Pooh,” by A .A. Milne.

Engraved gifts: Mrs. M. Kerr, of Dee Why, N.S.W.: Serviette ring; Mrs. G. McPherson, of Macarthur, Vic.: A dessertspoon, “Children’s cutlery is in use only a short time but a good spoon is always wanted.”

Mrs. I. Hoff, of North Essendon, Vic., suggests a pewter mug or cuckoo clock. Mrs. S. Mawer, of Bulli, N.S.W.; A musical clock. “I have one which plays ‘Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf’ as an alarm,” she said.•

From Woman’s Day. Australia. August 2, 1965.

One father finally took matters in his own hand. By agreement, Sonny was allowed to listen to his special television program each night. But this was the time father got home and wanted a little quiet. The Indians and puppets got to be too much for him. He rigged earphones on the set so that only Sonny can hear. It was easy to do, he claims. And now he has his quiet without going back on the agreement.

While they went for dinner, the old friend popped Baby in a chair and gave him a drumstick from the turkey. Mother was horrified. baby was delighted. He gnawed happily for a few hours. Mother rushed to the doctor the next day, with the tale of this unscientific and unsanitary event. Doctor beamed. “Splended. He should be eating what you eat now anyway. Gnawing is fine for those teeth coming in.” Mother crept off, chastened.

This business of talking in front of toddlers has gone out of proportion. Of course they understand
what you’re saying. If you’re distressing how they jump on furniture, they remember. And they’ll jump twice as hard next time. When he was a baby in arms, you talked to him. Now, why do you talk about him? Take note of the fact that he’s sure to be listening if he’s around. It’s habit. Furthermore, you will be spared the misery of his greeting your neighbor as Mrs. Dragon when she makes her long-awaited nosey call.

From the Flitchburg Sentinel. Flitchburg, Massachusetts. Oct 12, 1954.

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Taken from The Flitchburg Sentinel. Flitchburg, Massachusetts. October 12, 1954.