A Sand-Bag for the Sick Room
A SAND-BAG is one of the most serviceable articles to use in the sick room. Get some clean, fine sand, dry it thoroughly in a kettle on the stove, make a bag of flannel, about eight inches square, fill it with dry sand, sew the opening carefully together, and cover the bag with cotton or linen cloth. This will prevent the sand from sifting out and will also enable you to heat the bag quickly by placing it in the oven, or even on top of the stove. After once using this you will never again attempt to warm the feet or hands of a sick person with a bottle of hot water or a brick. The sand holds the heat a long time, and the bag can be tucked up the back without hurting the invalid. It is a good plan to make two or three of the bags and keep them ready for use.