"Dee Dee" > wrote in message
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> "Little Malice" > wrote in message
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> I saw a baby wearing little mittens the other day -- I guess they are to
> keep from scratching its little face?
> Has anyone done this? Is this something new -- or ?

Heck no. We used to put fine cotton mittens on for that job I still see
them on babies today!