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Making an Ice Pack at Home

By Rod Brouhard, About.com

Updated November 10, 2009

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Put Ice in the Bag

Add water to the ice pack

Add water to the ice

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Fill the bag with ice about halfway and add water. Water helps the ice conform to contures of the injured area.
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