12. The following supplies are recommended to be kept on hand: Fl. extract of ergot, lysol, bichloride tablets (blue), sterile cord tape and blunt scissors, nitrate of silver (1%), or argyrol, two pieces of linen tape.
For Infant.
1. Separate cribs or baskets for babies—clean mattresses covered with rubber sheeting and clean flannel blankets are to be used.
2. Correct scales for weighing infants.
3. Nitrate of silver one per cent solution.
4. A tray or basket equipped with necessary articles to be used in dressing and caring for infants; to contain sterile gauze, absorbent cotton, medium and small safety pins, cotton applicators, bottle of alcohol, a bar of pure mild soap, a proper lubricant (albolene or olive oil), boric acid solution, pure powder, abdominal binder for infant.
5. If hot water bags are ordered by physician they must be covered with a flannel bag before being placed in the crib, and must not come in direct contact with the baby’s body.
6. All nursing bottles and nipples must be boiled at least once a day, and individual nipples must be provided for each child.
For mother.
1. Clean piece of rubber sheeting for each patient’s bed.