What is helpful to tell a mother who is concerned about preventing sleep problems in her 2-year-old child?
a. Have the child always sleep in a quiet, darkened room.
b. Provide high-carbohydrate snacks before bedtime.
c. Communicate with the child's daytime caregiver about eliminating the afternoon nap.
d. Use a night-light in the child's room.
ANS: D
The preschooler has a great imagination. Sounds and shadows can have a negative effect on sleeping behavior. Night-lights provide the child with the ability to visualize the environment and decrease the fear felt in a dark room. A dark, quiet room may be scary to a preschooler. High-carbohydrate snacks increase energy and do not promote relaxation. Most 2-year-olds take one nap each day. Many give up the habit by age 3. Insufficient rest during the day can lead to irritability and difficulty sleeping at night.
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