A new mother asks for advice on how to quiet her fussy newborn. Which responses would be appropriate to suggest to the mother? (Select all that apply.)
a. Prewarm the crib sheets with a hot water bottle
b. Swaddle the newborn tightly in a receiving blanket
c. Place the baby in a larger crib or infant bed
d. Offer a pacifier or allow the infant to suckle at the breast
e. Take the infant for a ride in the car
ANS: A
B, D, E
Oftentimes, infants are comforted by warm sheets. Infants tend to like to be swaddled snugly. Many infants find comfort sucking a pacifier; breastfed infants can suckle at the breast. Car rides are often soothing for infants. A large sleeping space is not soothing for infants. The opposite is true. A small sleeping space, such as a bassinette, tends to comfort a fussy baby.
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