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Production : Norman Uren ; Photography : Alex McPhee ; Script : Sister M. Philbin ; Sponsor : Department of Public Health, Infant Health Service.
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Summary
Intended for the guidance of aboriginal mothers, this film demonstrates how to bathe a baby correctly in an outdoor setting, to avoid the dangers of exposure and flies.