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Rh its little chest and shoulders must be covered, and every part, except the face, shielded from the cold. There are certain physiological reasons why

the face should always be uncovered, not only because there should be no obstruction to the ingress and egress of air from the lungs, but there is a stimulus imparted to the breathing, and to the whole vital apparatus, by the action of light and heat upon the face; and hence the exhilarating effect of cold water when applied to its surface.