The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants be placed in either the supine or the side-lying position for the first 6 months of life to reduce the risk of SIDS.

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The statement is true, as per the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), infants should be placed in either the supine (on their backs) or the side-lying position for the first six months of life, to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

The American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends That Infants Be Placed