02185cam a22003493u 4500 44219 UtSlPG 20260610134021.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Butler, Ellis Parker, 1869-1937 The Incubator Baby Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-11-18 Produced by David Widger "The Incubator Baby" by Ellis Parker Butler is a satirical short story written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of parenting and societal beliefs surrounding infant care during the time, focusing particularly on the challenges of raising a child in a scientifically controlled environment. Through humor and critique, it reflects on the contrast between traditional care and the emerging medical interventions of the day. The story follows Marjorie Fielding, an incubator baby born prematurely, who becomes an experiment in modern infant care as she is monitored meticulously by her parents and caregivers. Initially sheltered in an incubator, Marjorie navigates both the warmth of motherly love and the cold calculations of scientific motherhood. As she grows, her desire for genuine affection clashes with the strict, statistical approach her mother adopts—often leading to comical and poignant moments. Ultimately, Marjorie reveals her innate need for care and emotional connection, leading to a heartwarming conclusion where the importance of love and human warmth triumphs over rigid scientific methods. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Satire Humorous stories Infants -- Fiction Incubators (Pediatrics) -- Fiction Preston, May Wilson, 1873-1949 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44219 85058 85058