A new parent is interested in learning how to provide a safe and secure environment for the new infant. The nurse provides which of the following suggestions:

a. Keep the child at home as much as possible
b. Limit exposure to new sights and sounds
c. A change of environment can provide stimulation
d. Leave the child constantly in the crib or playpen


C
Both the child and the parent can benefit from a change of environment. The baby should be stimulated with new sights and sounds to aid in development. The baby should be held often and should not be left constantly in a crib or playpen.

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