The hat clips are difficult to place on the hat. How can I easily place the clips on the hat?
The hat clips are designed to stay securely on the hat brim,
and you may find it difficult to place the clips on the hat brim at first. You
can pull the clip open slightly as you’re placing the clip onto the brim. You
may also want to place the clips on the hat before you place the hat on the
patient, so that you do not harm the patient while you’re placing the clips on
the hat.
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