A mother is concerned because the grandparents believe she is spoiling the child by her attentiveness. The nurse explains:
a. The mother should let the baby cry for a while before picking him or her up
b. She cannot spoil her infant by responding to its needs
c. The baby should only be given affection as a reward
d. She should follow the advice of the grandparents
B
A baby needs to be comforted when it cries. The baby learns to develop trust when needs are met. Parents cannot spoil a baby by giving the needed attention and love. Affection should not be used as a reward.
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