A nurse is providing discharge teaching about car seat safety to a parent of a newborn. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Rationale: A. Newborns should be placed in a rear-facing car seat with the seat reclined at about a 30–45 degree angle. This position helps maintain airway patency and prevents the infant’s head from falling forward, which could obstruct breathing. A 45-degree angle is appropriate for safe positioning. B. Newborns must always be placed in a rear-facing car seat. Forward-facing seats are not appropriate until the child is older, typically at least 2 years of age or until they exceed the rear-facing height/weight limits of the car seat. The back seat is correct, but the direction is unsafe. C. Infants should never be placed in the front seat, even if the airbag is turned off. The back seat is the safest location because it reduces the risk of injury from airbags and collision impact. D. Car seat orientation should not be based solely on weight milestones like 15 pounds. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping infants rear-facing until at least age 2 or until they reach the maximum height or weight limit of the rear-facing car seat. Turning too early increases the risk of severe injury in a crash.