Examples of appropriate techniques to wake a sleepy infant for breastfeeding include (choose all that apply):

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Unwrapping the infant,changing the diaper,and talking to the infant are appropriate techniques to use when trying to wake a sleepy infant. Slapping the infant's hand and feet and applying a cold towel to the infant's abdomen are not appropriate. The parent can rub the infant's hands or feet to wake the infant. Applying a cold towel to the infant's abdomen may lead to cold stress in the infant. The parent may want to apply a cool cloth to the infant's face to wake the infant.

Examples of Appropriate Techniques to Wake a Sleepy Infant for Breastfeeding