Describe the importance of infant feeding position.
What will be an ideal response?
Positioning of infants for feedings at breast or with a bottle and when eating from a spoon is important because improper positioning may be associated with choking and discomfort while eating. Unsafe feeding positions, such as propping a bottle or placing the baby on a pillow, increase the risk for choking, overfeeding, and ear infections. The recommended sleeping position for young infants is lying on the back without elevating the head on a pillow. This position, however, is unsafe and not recommended for feeding. The semi-upright position can be achieved with use of a car seat or infant carrier. Effective positioning at mealtimes will facilitate successful infant feeding. The infant can achieve good body position and control when provided with support for his head, trunk, and feet. The parent or caregiver offering the spoon can sit directly in front of the infant and make eye contact during the feeding. A high chair is an appropriate feeding chair when the infant can sit without assistance. The infant should be kept in a sitting position with the hips and legs at 90 degrees.
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