If the infant have a GROIN RUPTURE the only proper treatment is to keep on it day and night if it cry much, a well fitting truss. In applying the truss be careful to return the rupture thoroughly, and endeavor to have it well adjusted or it will chafe and will not effectually cure. If the child is TONGUE TIED so that it cannot apply its tongue to the nipple to suck, the frenum may be cut, but it will not be necessary to make more than a small nick or a slight cut in it. MILK IN THE BREASTS OF NEW BORN INFANTS, or a serous fluid resembling it, is often found, and sometimes there is considerable swelling both of the breasts of male and female children. It is not the better way to apply plasters or to squeeze or press them, but the milk may be drawn out by putting an open top thimble over the nipple and drawing on it. CHAFINGS may be caused by inattention to cleanliness. Fat babies are subject to them, and when there is disorder of the bowels or kidneys they cannot at all times be prevented. Thoroughly sponge the parts with tepid rain water, allowing the water from a well filled sponge to stream over them, then carefully dry with a soft towel, and perhaps dust over them sub-nitrate of bismuth. (F. 202.) DIARRHŒA and DYSENTERY and also COSTIVENESS are among the ailments with which infants may be afflicted. I wish to be particular in giving directions, that these may generally be avoided, but I must again repeat that the nurse should never be influenced by my advice to do any thing contrary to the directions of the attending physician.