Your sister has a 2-month-old baby and is worried about SIDS. What advice would you give her, based on what you know from your child development class?
a. "Make sure you never cosleep with your baby."
b. "Make sure the baby is always on her back and that there are lots of pillows around her to prop her up."
c. "Make sure the baby is always sleeping on her back and that there is no soft bedding where she sleeps."
d. "When it's cold, be sure to put the baby in at least two layers of pajamas."
Answer: C
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