Our children must not suffer with diarrhea. 1940

This Soviet health propaganda poster was created in 1940 by Galina Shubina. It is titled “Our Children Must Not Suffer from Diarrhea.” The central image shows a cheerful, healthy baby holding a rattle against a bright spring background with blooming branches, symbolizing life and vitality. The text below provides practical hygiene and nutrition advice for mothers. By emphasizing both maternal care and sanitary practices, the poster links child health with broader public hygiene campaigns. It reflects the Soviet state’s efforts to reduce infant mortality and promote scientific approaches to childcare.