The recommendation for an infant's sleeping position is now "back to sleep." Which nursing intervention is needed to prevent flattening of the occipital bones?

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Alternating the head position from left to right during sleep can prevent flattening of the occipital bones. Putting an infant hat on the head or wrapping the occipital portion of the head with an ace bandage is not recommended as it can interfere with the infant's breathing and increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Allowing the infant to sleep on their abdomen is also not recommended as it increases the risk of SIDS.

The Recommendation for an Infant's Sleeping Position Is Now "Back