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immediately before giving it to the baby to be sure that it has not soured. If the 

 millc is not sweet do not give it to the baby. 



As soon as the bottle used by the baby is empty it should be thoroughly 

 washed with cold water, then cleansed with borax and hot water (teas.poonful of 

 borax to a pint of water). The empty bottles should be put upside down on a 

 shelf. The bottles should be boiled just before filling for the next feeding. The 

 nipple should be thoroughly washed after each nursing with hot water, and when 

 not in use should soak in borax water in a covered glass; the nipple must be 

 rinsed in boiling water just before the baby uses it. 



CLOTHING. During the very hot days, or if the baby has fever, remove 

 nearly all the clothing. A muslin s'lip or gauze shirt is enough. A baby with 

 fever will not catch cold. 



BATHING. A baby should have one tub bath every day; on very warm days 

 from two to four general spongings 1 with cool water. If the baby has fever sponge 

 it with cool water every two or three hours and place cool, wet cloths on its head. 



FRESH AIR. Babies, sick or well, must have fresh air. Keep the baby in the 

 largest, coolest room in the house or apartment. Keep as little fire as possible. 

 Keep the rooms* free from garbage, soiled clothes and rubbish. Leave the windows 

 open day and night. Avoid the sun on hot days. Select the shady side of the 

 street and the shade of the parks, recreation piers and roofs. 



SLEEP AND QUIET. Keep the baby quiet. Let it sleep alone and let it 

 sleep as much as possible. Lay it on a firm bed, not on feather pillows. Keep 

 the baby and bedclothes clean. Change the diaper and bedclothes as soon as 

 soiled, and sponge the baby with a soft cloth and cool water. If this is done the 

 baby will not be so restless* and will sleep better. Do not give "soothing syrup" 

 to make the baby quiet, and do not let the baby hang on the nipple or suck a 

 <f baby comforter/' 



DIAPERS. Diapers should be carefully washed as soon as they become soiled, 

 and then dried in the open air. Do not use a soiled diaper a second time before 

 washing it. 



