The nurse is working with first-time parents. Which activity will the nurse suggest to encourage the development of good muscle tone in their infant?
1. Placing the infant in an infant seat rather than lying down in a crib
2. Surrounding the infant with toys and other stimulating items to encourage motor movement
3. Swaddling the infant
4. Putting the infant to bed each night at 8 p.m., even if the infant protests with crying
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Explanation:
1. Placing the infant in an infant seat is more restrictive than lying in a crib, which allows free moment.
2. Encouraging movement best assists the infant to obtain good muscle tone.
3. Swaddling the infant, while calming for a young infant, restricts movement.
4. The bedtime has nothing to do with development of infant muscle tone.
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