In 1958 Moscow, Soviet parents took a different approach to get their new Russian babies to sleep. So what exactly did they do? They left them in the snow! While this may sound odd in some countries, it is actually more common than you might think. [700x853 - 918KB]

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In 1958 Moscow, Soviet parents took a different approach to get their new Russian babies to sleep. So what exactly did they do? They left them in the snow! While this may sound odd in some countries, it is actually more common than you might think. [700x853 - 918KB] (pic8.co)

Russian authorities believed in the importance of fresh air for growing lungs.

They believed that the crisp, clean air strengthened their immune system.

They thought that this helped them sleep longer.

> Russian authorities believed in the importance of fresh air for growing lungs. > They believed that the crisp, clean air strengthened their immune system. > They thought that this helped them sleep longer.

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A common medical recommendation (even today) for babies with croupy coughs is to take them for walks in the cold air. Reduces inflammation, relieves constriction of the upper airway.

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