During a home visit, the nurse finds a 9-month-old in a playpen with a couple of toys. Which of the following instructions would be most appropriate for the nurse to provide to the parent to encourage growth and development of the child?

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The nurse should encourage the mother to provide the infant with sufficient supervised time outside of the playpen to allow the child to crawl and explore. These activities help promote growth and development. Additionally, by 9 months of age, most infants are crawling.

During a Home Visit, the Nurse Finds a 9-Month-Old in a Playpen