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Show YOUR GOOD HEALTH by Noah H. Sloan, M.D. Medical Director, Allstate Insurance Companies HEAD BANGING IN INFANTS Every so often a worried parent par-ent comes to the family physician physi-cian alarmed over the fact her child regularly and repeatedly bangs his head against parts of the crib, or perhaps even a chair. Parents usually fear that the child will "damage his brain," or that head banging is a symptom of mental or physical defect.' In almost every case, the parents par-ents have nothing to fear. The findings of a recent study at the Allilatt Irriurdnci Health CraiaJe University of Illinois should reassure re-assure most parents. The researchers found, that head banging is infrequent, and noticed in less than 4 per cent of the infants. It usually begins when the child is between 7 and 9 months of age, and boys are more likely, to do it than girls. Head banging usually ceases by the time the child is two and one-half. The head banging child usually rocks back and forth rhythmically rhythmical-ly on all fours, butting whatever is in the way. He does not seem to suffer any pain, doesn't cry, and doesn't do it as part of a temper tantrum. According to the Illinois study, head bangers are not thumb suckers. suck-ers. They seem, however, to have an unusual interest in sounds and show musical abilities earlier than most children. Brain studies indicate no abnormalities. Head banging may be a "growling "growl-ing up" phase between sitting up and crawling.- Also, it usually begins about the time a child is cutting his incisor teeth and may be the child's way of relieving the tension associated with teething. teeth-ing. All in all, head banging in infants in-fants rarely requires any treatment treat-ment except reassuring the mother moth-er that her child is all right, is unlikely to hurt himself, and will grow out of the habit. If, however, head banging continues con-tinues regularly, after the child is 3 years of age, it probably is advisable to arrange for neurologic neuro-logic and psychiatric examination. I BEAUTY SAM WEEK I FEBRUARY 11-17 "A r ; - - fk tH 'yy -: . ' fS '' Ur Ver P1"6''"'"'65 on e day "f t when romance reigns supreme . . . let our jxSa skilled hair stylists create a becoming new te IV iH! co'ure fr yu' designed especially to "itCT bring out your unique type of beauty. You ' Vl3 w'" w'n flowery compliments from that Ov" special someone, come Valentine's Day! Call us now for your appointment avoid disappointment Artistic Beauty Salon Margaret King HU 9-4011 Stylart Beauty Center Jetta's Beauty Shop HU 9-6461 HU 9-5565 Boyer Beauty Salon Ida Mae's HU 9-4181 HU 9"5206 Larene Mayne HU 9-6713 HU 9-4173 Evelyn's Beauty Salon 911 East Center MiIdred RnPP Faye Oldroyd HU 9-4790 HU 9-4620 Select a famous Bu3 "Boy or 'BeAtGiAJt CURB CHAIN IDENT -fl WLOK closing ol -jj FOR "Hull 7 jf CHOOSE A M nwsroffl ' WATCHBAND j J IN STAINLESS STEEL ' FOR A LOVELY 3TEPS TO ROMANCE WATCH BRACELET ellow or white 0 karat gold- riled, your .sV"" Duke Jewelry 222 South Main j : Needlecraf t Wewsc by Nanaxter A few weeks ago, we featured a 4-piece baby outfit. The ovation ova-tion we received was so overwhelming in terms of reqeusts for instruction leaflets, that we changed our plans for this week's feature. This enabled us to bring back for an encore the types .,, of patterns so enthusias- ,.. tically received by out I ' knitting audience. V"4"' 1.-' y" ' I APPEALING Vyf I """" "( I ENDEAVOR I I v 'f f It's not difficult to im- ; I I k.vgi y. agine why the ideas of ; N ' ' V i making little items for : x1" CT5",! " , Daby 's such an appealing 1 '7'"' " ' one. For one thing, Christ- '"SuaN T- mas '3 Just around the fc,- ' corner , and these little out- ; -M-' ; fits can be made J'ust in fi 1 1,,;' '' time to give to Santa to f r s slip under the tree. Some- I y now t00' babies fal1 into I i " ' ass f very special i . T' 4 1 !tt?-ls people, and, on this a I Vv v v ' P'? very special holiday, par- ; 4 V a j ents and friends love to I , " show how glad they are J ' v A , that baby has joined them v ' in time for the joyous tnT.wr-r mMmvmmmmnr'wmmm'mr-'tmmik season. DONT WAIT TO BEGIN I'm sure that as soon as you see these designs you won't wait to start knitting for the newcomer in your family or in your 1 circle of friends. A combination of the stockinette stitch (the 1 simplest one of all) and stripes of open, lacy work is responsible for the lovely effect. The raised trim around the edges of bonnet, mittens, and bootee3 is created in the garter stitch. Add the finishing touches with matching or contrasting ribbon trim. Instructions are free. Just send a stamped, self-addressed envelope enve-lope to the Needlework Department of this newspaper and request Leaflet No. B-103. SAVE at Allen Cleaners! 1.20 60c SUITS PANTS I DRESSES SHIRTS 1 COATS SWEATERS I BATH ROBES SKIRTS I plus 10 Discount ?ooodrerosv?rf 373 u r'"fl.!!!.l |