To prevent sudden infant death syndrome, parents should be instructed to:
A) place infants on a soft mattress for sleeping.
B) always lay infants down on their backs to sleep.
C) breastfeed their infants.
D) keep the infant's room very warm.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants be placed on their backs to sleep to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Placing infants on a soft mattress or keeping the room too warm can actually increase the risk of SIDS. While breastfeeding is associated with a lower risk of SIDS, it is not the only factor and should not be relied upon solely for prevention.

To Prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Parents Should Be Instructed