A mother and 1-year-old child are being seen in the well-child clinic. The mother asks the nurse for guidance in setting an appropriate bedtime for the child. She and her husband have tried several different times and can't seem to agree on the right time
Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A.
"As long as it's consistent, it doesn't matter when bedtime is."
B.
"At this age, your child needs 10 to 12 hours of sleep each night."
C.
"Children get sleepy when warm, so dress your child heavily for bed."
D.
"What 'sleepy' behaviors does your child show when tired?"
ANS: D
The parents should note any signs of fatigue in a child, such as rubbing eyes, temper tantrums, yawning, or fussiness. They should use this information to help set a routine bedtime. At this age, children need between 12 and 16 hours of sleep a night. Consistency is important, but the bedtime needs to be early enough to ensure adequate sleep. Children, especially infants, should not be over-warm when sleeping.
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