The nurse provides which education to parents of a 1-day-old infant to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome? Select all that apply.

Avoid using pillows in the baby’s crib , Remove stuffed animals and soft toys from the infant’s bed , Sofas are a better sleeping option than a thick pillow-top mattress. Pillows, loose blankets, and stuffed or soft toys are all suffocation hazards for an infant who may lack the muscle control and instinct to move herself or toy away to provide a clear airway. A thick pillow-top mattress or sofa holds the same risk. Infants should always be placed on their backs to sleep, not on their sides.

The nurse provides which education to parents of a 1-day-old infa...

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Topics: Communication & Documentation Disease Prevention Growth & Development Neonatal Care

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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children remain in rear-facing car seats away from airbags until which age?

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