Modern Young Mothers Can't Understand How You Can Put a Baby in There (13 Photos)

Many parents believe that the more you bundle up, feed, and cater to a child's every whim, the better. Others are convinced that Spartan conditions and training, literally from the first month of life, will instill in a child fortitude, emotional balance, and physical health. And no one can say where the golden mean lies. Each era was renowned for its own methods and techniques of parenting. Some of them would shock modern parents.





A sign with the warning "Please don't kiss me"



The child was placed in a cage that was located outside the window at a great height. Probably so the baby could get some fresh air.





The baby was placed in a cage that's located outside a high window. Probably so the baby could get some fresh air.



No, nothing broke on this stroller! This is a special mechanism for climbing stairs.



To keep the child entertained, a steering wheel was added to the child seat.



This is what the first strollers with roofs looked like.



And Hanging bassinets for convenient transportation of babies on airplanes



19th Century Lullaby



This baby seat may not be as stylish as its modern counterparts, but it pairs perfectly with Salon



This stroller was made from an old naval mine.



This is how little ones used to sunbathe in big cities.



The owner of this crib – Empress Elisabeth of Austria. Below is a safety net.