Teething is rough for babies, and in the absence of modern soothers and pain relievers, some parents resorted to rubbing bourbon on their gums (yikes!)
Modern parents are much more conscious about offering their kids healthy options from a young age. Sugary drinks are a thing of the past for most little ones, replaced by water, milk, and nutritious alternatives.
Can you imagine giving your child alcohol to ensure a good night's sleep? In the 1920s, some experts even recommended hot toddies for infants!
Modern recommendations emphasize using a crib or a secure sleep environment with a flat mattress devoid of pillows or covers, but this wasn't the case in the good old days.
Empty threats like ‘wait till your father gets home!’ were seen as a scary tool to get things done just a few decades ago. Now, modern parents know that positive reinforcement and clear communication are far more effective tools for disciplining the child in a way that doesn't stick with them traumatically!