A nurse is providing teaching to a parent about sudden unexpected infant death (SUID). Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

A. "Place your infant on a soft crib mattress after they are 4 months old.": A soft mattress increases the risk of suffocation and should be avoided at all ages. Infants should always sleep on a firm crib mattress covered with a fitted sheet to reduce the risk of SUID. B. "Use bumper pads around the interior of your infant's crib.": Bumper pads pose a suffocation and strangulation hazard and are no longer recommended. Cribs should be kept bare, without pillows, toys, or bumpers. C. "Share a bedroom with your infant for the first 6 months.": Room-sharing without bed-sharing is recommended as a protective factor against SUID. It allows for easier monitoring and feeding while reducing risks associated with co-sleeping in the same bed. D. "Cover your infant with a nonflammable blanket at bedtime.": Blankets of any kind can increase the risk of suffocation or overheating. Instead, caregivers should use sleep sacks or wearable blankets designed for infant safety during sleep.