An infant who eats very rapidly may experience problems with swallowing excessive air. What should the mother be instructed to do?
a. Use a nipple with a smaller hole.
b. Place the infant on the left side after feeding.
c. Provide the infant with water between feedings.
d. Begin the feeding before the infant becomes too hungry.
ANS: D
Infants eat rapidly when they are very hungry. If fed before becoming excessively hungry, the infant will eat at a slower rate. Using a nipple with a smaller hole will not prevent swallowing excessive air. Infants should be placed on the right side or back, but positioning the infant on the left side after feeding will not prevent excessive swallowing. Water should not be given in between feedings.
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