20. Give an infant a little water several times a day.

21. A delicate child the first year should be oiled after each bath. The

oiling may often take the place of the bath, in case of a cold.

22. In oiling a babe, use pure olive oil, and wipe off thoroughly after

each application. For nourishing a weak child use also olive oil.

23. For colds, coughs, croup, etc., use goose oil externally and give a

teaspoonful at bed-time.

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