The nurse is teaching the parents of a 4-month-old infant about good feeding habits.The nurse emphasizes the importance of holding the baby during feeding and not letting the infant go to sleep with the bottle,as this is most likely to increase the incidence of both dental caries and:

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Holding the baby during feeding and not letting them sleep with a bottle can help prevent otitis media (ear infections), as lying flat with a bottle can allow milk to enter the Eustachian tube, increasing the risk of infection.

The Nurse Is Teaching the Parents of a 4-Month-Old Infant