The parents of a 2-year-old girl inquire about information to help their child transition to bed each night. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

1. Let the child cry self to sleep a few nights to adjust to the transition.
2. Play a favorite video at bedtime on a television in the child's room to enhance relaxation.
3. Read a book to the child just before bedtime each night.
4. Let the child fall asleep while playing and then put the child in bed.


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Explanation:
1. A child of this age will not just learn to fall asleep on her own if left alone. Letting the child cry for an extended period of time can affect attachment issues.
2. Having a television in a 2-year-old child's room is not a healthy practice. This can lead to decreased physical activity.
3. Developing a quiet routine just before bedtime can help calm the child and give an expectation to what will happen next: going to bed.
4. Letting the child fall asleep while playing is not healthy, as it allows the child to get to the point of exhaustion without any limits set.

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