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Infant safe sleep: which statement shows understanding?

Original RemoteNurse question · Last reviewed 2026-10-14

Question

A nurse is teaching the parent of a 2-month-old about safe sleep. Which statement by the parent shows the teaching worked?

  1. A"I'll lay her on her tummy for naps so she sleeps longer."
  2. B"I'll keep a soft blanket and bumper pads in the crib so she's warm and doesn't bump her head."
  3. C"I'll put her on her back in her crib, on a firm flat mattress with just a fitted sheet."
  4. D"She can sleep between us in our bed, so I can keep an eye on her breathing all night."
Show the answer and rationale

Correct answer: C

  1. A. Incorrect. CDC says to place babies on their back for all sleep times, naps and at night.

  2. B. Incorrect. CDC says to keep soft bedding out of the baby's sleep area, including blankets, pillows, bumper pads and soft toys.

  3. C. Correct. This matches CDC's advice: on the back for every sleep, on a firm, flat surface such as a mattress in a safety-approved crib, covered by a fitted sheet.

  4. D. Incorrect. CDC's advice is the baby's own sleep area, such as a crib or bassinet, kept in the room where the parents sleep, ideally until at least 6 months. The parents' bed is not that space.

Source: CDC: Providing Care for Babies to Sleep Safely

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