When you are visiting friends who just had a newborn, you notice that the baby is lying face-down in her crib. What do you tell your friends?

a. That their daughter looks peacefully asleep.
b. That this is the best position for an infant to be in.
c. That they need to have her on her back because lying face-down puts her at risk for SIDS.
d. Their daughter might grow up with a flat nose from being laid on her stomach.


Answer: C

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