With the goal of preventing plagiocephaly, the nurse should teach new parents to:
a. Place the infant prone for 30 to 60 minutes per day.
b. Buy a soft mattress.
c. Allow the infant to nap in the car safety seat.
d. Have the infant sleep with the parents.
ANS: A
Prevention of positional plagiocephaly may begin shortly after birth by implementing prone positioning or "tummy time" for approximately 30 to 60 minutes per day when the infant is awake. Soft mattresses or sleeping with parents (co-sleeping) are not recommended because they put the infant at a higher risk for a sudden infant death incident. To prevent plagiocephaly, prolonged placement in car safety seats should be avoided.
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