Which is helpful to tell a mother who is concerned about preventing sleep problems in her preschool child?
a. Have the child always sleep in a quiet, dar-kened room.
b. Provide high-carbohydrate snacks before bedtime.
c. Communicate with the child's daytime caretaker to encourage a longer nap.
d. Use a nightlight in the child's room.
D
The preschooler has a great imagination. Sounds and shadows can have a negative effect on sleeping behavior. Nightlights provide the child with the ability to visualize the environment and decrease the fear felt in a dark room. A dark, quiet room may be scary to a preschooler. High-carbohydrate snacks increase energy and do not promote relaxation. Taking a longer nap during the day will not cause the child to sleep longer at night. A child who has slept for a long time at the babysitter's may not be ready to sleep again.
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