A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a new mother about newborn care. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. The umbilical cord typically dries and falls off within 1 to 2 weeks after birth, which is a normal expectation. B. Newborns do not need daily tub baths; a sponge bath 2–3 times a week is usually sufficient until the cord falls off. C. Babies should always be placed on their backs to sleep to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), not on their sides. D. The correct technique for using a bulb syringe is to compress it before inserting it into the baby’s mouth or nose, then release to suction out secretions.