A hypodermic syringe and 4 or 6 needles. 1 pr. long forceps to use as dressing forceps. 1 pr. short forceps. 1 pr. blunt pointed scissors. 2 artery clamps. [Illustration: FIG. 43.—Reverse side of pad made of newspapers and old muslin to protect bed during a home confinement. If muslin is held in place with safety pins it may be removed easily, washed and used for another pad. (Courtesy of The Maternity Centre Association.) ] The doctor will usually supply himself with any articles needed beyond those which have been enumerated, but the nurse should be sure about the following in order that she may prepare whatever he may lack: Instruments and sutures. Hypodermic tablets. Pituitrin and ergot, or ergotole. Gauze packs. Gloves and sterile gown. Rubber apron. Filtered, sterilized salt solution and infusion needles. Chloroform inhaler. In planning the baby clothes, there are a few important factors to bear in mind. The clothes should be simple; not more than twenty-seven inches long; warm, but light in weight, and large enough to fit loosely. Like the dressings, complete layettes may be bought outright, but if the mother wishes to make the little garments herself, the following list will be found to provide an adequate supply of clothing for the new baby. (See also Fig. 159.) =For the Baby, Layette=: 2 to 4 doz. diapers, preferably 18 in. square. 3 flannel bands, 6 or 8 inches wide and 27 in. long unhemmed. 3 shirts, size No. 2, of cotton and wool, silk and wool but not all wool. 4 flannel petticoats, Gertrude style. 4 flannel nightgowns or slips. 6 white slips. 3 knitted bands with shoulder straps, to use after the cord separates. Flannel kimono or square, one yard, to be used as extra wrap in cool room. Cloak and cap or other wrap for out-door use. =Additional Articles Which Are Needed or Useful in the Care of the Baby=: Bath tub, tin, enamel, agate or rubber. Drying frames for shirts and stockings. Rubber bath apron. Flannel, or Turkish toweling bath apron. Low chair without arms. Low table. Screen to protect baby during bath. Rack upon which to hang clothes to warm during bath. Scales, with beam and basket and scoop, not the spring variety. Hot water bag and cover. Crib, basket or box, to be used as bed. Folded felt pad, blanket or hair pillow for mattress. Rubber or oilcloth to cover mattress. 6 crib sheets. 1 thermometer. 2 crib blankets. Soft towels and wash cloths. An old blanket to be used for bath blanket. 3 or 4 dozen safety pins, assorted sizes. Castile soap. Boric acid powder. Olive oil or albolene. Absorbent cotton pledgets, preferably sterile. Enamel pail and cover.