Your friend is worried that her newborn may be vulnerable to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). After reading the textbook, which would be the best recommendation to give her?
A) "Make sure your baby is extra warm in the winter months."
B) "Have your baby sleep on her back."
C) "Be sure to tightly wrap your baby in blankets at bedtime."
D) "Don't feed your baby before bedtime."

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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants be placed on their backs to sleep, as this is the safest position to reduce the risk of SIDS. This recommendation has been shown to significantly reduce the incidence of SIDS.

Your Friend Is Worried That Her Newborn May Be Vulnerable