The mother of a 2-year-old expresses concern to the nurse that her child continually climbs out of the crib at home. The nurse advises the mother that she should:

Question

1. Omit the afternoon nap.
2. Place a crib net over the top of the crib.
3. Remove all objects from around the crib.
4. Restrain the child if he gets up more than once.

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: A child of 2 years should still be taking a nap, and that poses a dangerous situation, naptime or bedtime, if the child is still crawling out of the crib.
Rationale 2: A crib net will prevent an active child from climbing out of the crib but will allow him freedom to move about in the crib.
Rationale 3: Just removing objects off the floor from around the crib would not prevent a child from climbing out of a crib.
Rationale 4: Restraining the child would be dangerous and contribute even more to his determination of getting out of the crib.