The parents of 6-month-old Timmy tell the nurse that they are exhausted because their baby wakes up several times every night.What advice should the nurse give these parents?

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The nurse should advise the parents to be certain that the baby is truly awake before picking him up for feeding. This will help to avoid unnecessary night feedings and reinforce the baby's ability to self-soothe and fall back asleep. It is important to respond to the baby's needs, but picking him up for every restless movement can contribute to a pattern of frequent awakenings. Letting the baby "cry it out" is not recommended for a 6-month-old and could be harmful to his emotional development. A sleep study is not necessary unless there are other indications of a sleeping disorder.

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