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SCOUTING FOR GIRLS 
Two wash cloths — one for the face and another for the 
rest of the body. 
Soap — Ivory or castile are good. 
Pitcher of good hot water, and slop jar. 
Alcohol and toilet powder if you have it. 
Nail file and scissors. 
Comb and brush. 
Clean bed linen and nightgown. In cold weather these 
may be hung near the fire or radiator to warm. 
A basin of water of a temperature that the sick person 
finds comfortable. 
When everything is ready the Scout can help by loosen- 
ing the bedclothes, arranging the extra blanket, removing 
the nightgown, and in holding the basin and towels, in 
changing the water or in any way that will make the bath 
easier for the sick person, perhaps washing the feet 
and back, being careful to keep all the rest of the body 
covered and warm, and in protecting the bed by bath 
towels spread under the part being washed. When doing 
this the wash cloth should not be so wet that it will drip 
and wet the bed. It should be held so that the corners do 
not touch against the bedclothes. There should not be 
too much soap used as it makes the skin feel sticky. 
Every part should be dried thoroughly. Warm towels 
are a great help in this. 
When the bath is finished alcohol or witch hazel may 
be used to rub the parts where there is most pressure 
as the back, shoulder blades, hips, buttocks, elbows, knees 
and ankles. This not only gives comfort but it prevents 
bedsores. 
If a sick person gets a bath, so that it does not disturb 
nor tire her nor make her chilly she will usually enjoy it. 
By getting everything ready, by helping, where needed, 
and by clearing up nicely the Girl Scout may make the 
bath a pleasure instead of something to be dreaded. 
