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A nurse is providing education about safe sleep practices for infants to a new group of parents. Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation?
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Decorate the crib with soft toys and pillows to create a stimulating environment.
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Place the infant to sleep on their stomach to reduce the risk of choking.
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Co-sleep with the infant to promote bonding and facilitate nighttime feeding.
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Correct answer Always place the infant on their back to sleep on a firm mattress with no loose bedding.
Rationale
The safest sleep position for infants to decrease the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is on their back. A firm mattress with no loose bedding, pillows, or soft toys reduces the risk of suffocation and entrapment. Co-sleeping is discouraged due to the risk of overlay and suffocation, and infants should not be placed on their stomachs due to the increased SIDS risk.
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