The nurse observes a new mother provide a bath to her 9-month-old baby. Which observation indicates that the experience is positive for both mother and infant?

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Bath time should be fun for an infant and can serve many functions. Especially during the second half of the first year, a child enjoys poking at soap bubbles on the surface of the water or playing with bath toys. Bath time also helps an infant learn different textures and sensations and provides an opportunity to exercise and kick as well as a good opportunity for a parent to touch and communicate with the child. Crying, screaming, reaching for the mother, and trying to avoid touching the water indicates that the bath experience is not positive for the baby or the mother.

The Nurse Observes a New Mother Provide a Bath to Her