The most serious consequence of propping an infant's bottle is:
a. Dental caries.
b. Aspiration.
c. Ear infections.
d. Colic.
B
Propping the bottle increases the likelihood of choking and aspiration if regurgitation occurs.
Dental caries become a problem when milk stays on the gums for a long period of time. This may cause a buildup of bacteria that will alter the growing teeth buds. However, this is not the most serious consequence.
Ear infections can occur when the warm formula runs into the ear and bacterial growth occurs. However, this is not the most serious consequence.
Colic can occur, but it is not the most serious consequence.
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