The nurse is providing anticipatory guidance to a mother to help promote healthy sleep for her 3-week-old baby. Which recommended guideline might be included in the teaching plan?
A) Place the baby on a soft mattress with a firm, flat pillow for the head.
B) Place the head of the bed near the window to provide fresh air, weather permitting.
C) Place the baby on his or her back when sleeping.
D) If the baby sleeps through the night, wake him or her up for the night feeding.
Ans: C
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) has been associated with prone positioning of newborns and infants, so the infant should be placed to sleep on the back. The baby should sleep on a firm mattress without pillows or comforters. The baby's bed should be placed away from air conditioner vents, open windows, and open heaters. By 4 months of age night waking may occur, but the infant should be capable of sleeping through the night and does not require a night feeding.
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