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The nurse is reinforcing safe sleep practices with the parents of a 2-month-old infant. Which statement by a parent indicates teaching has been effective?
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Correct answer “We will place our baby on their back to sleep in the crib with nothing else.”
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“It’s okay to put a soft bumper pad in the crib to protect the baby’s head.”
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“We share our bed with the baby so we can hear if there’s a problem.”
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“A fluffy blanket will keep the baby warm and comfortable at night.”
Rationale
Safe sleep guidelines recommend placing infants on their backs (supine) for all sleep times, on a firm sleep surface (safety-approved crib mattress), with no soft bedding (pillows, blankets, bumper pads, stuffed animals) in the sleep area. This significantly reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and suffocation. Bumper pads, bed-sharing, and soft/loose bedding like fluffy blankets are all identified hazards associated with increased risk.
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