sterilized.

_Towels_, if used at all, should be without fringe. It is
economical not to employ them, but to use diapers in their place.
Three packages, each containing six diapers, should be sterilized.

_Sterilized sheets_ are often useful at the delivery; more than
two are never needed. They should be wrapped separately for the
sterilization.

_Sterilized bobbin_ is generally used for tying the cord.
Several pieces are cut in nine-inch lengths and sterilized in a
single package.

_A dressing for the cord_ will be required, but there is no
necessity for preparing a special one. It is generally satisfactory
to wrap the cord in one of the sterile gauze sponges which has been
previously soaked in alcohol.

Several methods of drying up the cord give equally good results, and
it is usually a good plan to allow the nurse to dress it as she
wishes, since the employment of a method with which she is familiar
will more likely insure a satisfactory result in her hands. A
dressing popular with many nurses is prepared as follows: In a piece
of muslin four inches square cut a small circular opening; double the
linen and dust boric acid between the folds. If this method is
preferred, several of the dressings should be prepared and sterilized
together.

THE BABY'S OUTFIT.--Preparations for the infant may be thorough