The mother of a 4-month-old infant is concerned about the possibility of SIDS because her neighbor's daughter passed away last year as a result of SIDS.The mother reports she is so nervous that she has taken up smoking again.The mother informs you that the 4-month-old sleeps supine and takes a pacifier to help her fall asleep.Which of the following statements would be the best response from the nurse?

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Behavioral risk factors identified in epidemiological studies include prone and side sleeping positions, preterm birth and/or infant low birth weight, smoke exposure, soft bedding, bed sharing, not breastfeeding, and overheating.Considering using a pacifier during sleep once breastfeeding is established.In the interest of preventing SIDS, keep the infant away from smokers and places where people smoke; sleep with the infant in the same room where you sleep, but not the same bed (bed sharing is contraindicated) for the first 6 months.Pacifiers are not contraindicated and can appropriately be offered at nap time and bedtime.

The Mother of a 4-Month-Old Infant Is Concerned About the Possibility