A nurse is teaching a group of parents about the dangers of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The nurse recommends that parents place their children on a firm surface laying on their:

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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants be placed on their backs to sleep to reduce the risk of SIDS. This recommendation has led to a significant decrease in SIDS deaths since it was introduced in the 1990s. Placing infants on their stomachs or sides while sleeping has been shown to increase the risk of SIDS. A firm sleep surface, free from soft bedding and other potential hazards, should also be used.

A Nurse Is Teaching a Group of Parents About the Dangers