Question

A nurse is educating a parent of a newborn about safety measures. Which of the following statements made by the client would indicate a need for further teaching?

Select one:
a. "I should never leave my baby unattended with pets or other children."
b. "Once my baby begins to roll over it is okay to use a small pillow in the crib."
c. "My baby's car seat should be in the back seat facing backwards."
d. "I should always support my baby's head when I pick him up."

b. "Once my baby begins to roll over it is okay to use a small pillow in the crib."

Answer 1

The correct answer is b. 'Once my baby begins to roll over it is okay to use a small pillow in the crib.' Placing a small pillow in the crib can increase the risk of suffocation for a newborn. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants should sleep on their backs without any pillows, blankets, or other items in the crib until they are at least one year old to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is b. 'Once my baby begins to roll over it is okay to use a small pillow in the crib.'

Placing a small pillow in the crib can increase the risk of suffocation for a newborn. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants should sleep on their backs without any pillows, blankets, or other items in the crib until they are at least one year old to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

It is important for the parent to be aware of this risk and avoid using a pillow in the crib, even if the baby has started rolling over.