yes next receive two or
three drops of the boracic acid solution, put in by the aid of the
medicine dropper, while, with a separate piece of cotton, the surplus
solution is wiped off each eye, rubbing from the nose outward.

Then with the applicator made by wrapping cotton about the end of a
toothpick, oil is put into each nostril, all the time exercising the
utmost care not to harm the tender mucous membrane. The ears are also
carefully cleansed with a squeezed-out dip of boracic acid on the
applicator.

Unless there is an inflammation present in the mouth, and the
physician in attendance has ordered mouth swabbing, do not touch it;
for much harm is done the mucous membrane of the baby's mouth by the
forceful manner in which much of the swabbing is done. The face and
head are then washed with warm water; very little soap is needed and,
when used, must be most thoroughly rinsed off.

THE SECOND WEEK

And now during the second week, we proceed to sponge the baby's body;
the hands are washed with soap and rinsed, and, only those who have
performed this feat know just how tightly they hold shut their little
fists. These hands must be relaxed, and all the lint, dirt, and
perspiration be thoroughly washed away. The arms, shoulders, chest,
and back are then sponged. All the time the nurse or caretaker is
standing while carrying out this most pleasant task. At any time she
may quickly cover the babe and stop for this or that with no
inconvenience to herself or the child.

After the thorough drying of baby's upper body, a bit of talcum is put
under the arms, in the folds of neck, etc., and the shirt is slipped
on. Next the band, diaper, and stockings are removed and after first
oiling the groin and the folds of the thighs and the buttocks, the
same sponging, drying, and powdering is done here as on the upper
body.

The band is now applied, and _sewed on_. The diaper, stockings,
booties, and--if a winter baby--the skirt and outing flannel gown (for
babies should wear only night dresses for the first two or three
weeks) are now slipped over the feet and drawn upward, and baby is
ready for nursing or for his nap.

TEMPERATURE OF BATHS

First few weeks, 100 F.; early infancy, 98 F.; after six months, 97
F., cooling down to 90 F.

A wooden bath thermometer may be purchased for twenty-five cents and
it should be in every home where babies are bathed. In the absence of
a thermometer do not depend upon the hand to dete