A nurse is reinforcing teaching about safety with the parent of a newborn. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A. Take the newborn to the nursery before showering: Newborns require continuous supervision to prevent falls, choking, or accidental injury. Leaving a newborn unattended, even briefly, is unsafe. Taking the infant to the nursery or ensuring another responsible adult is present while the parent showers promotes safety. B. Position the newborn prone for sleep: Placing a newborn prone (on the stomach) increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Safe sleep guidelines recommend placing infants on their backs in a flat, firm sleep surface to reduce SIDS risk. C. Place the newborn on a strict feeding schedule: Newborns should be fed on demand, typically every 2–3 hours, based on hunger cues. Strict schedules can lead to inadequate nutrition, dehydration, or failure to thrive, this practice is not recommended for safety or growth. D. Swaddle the newborn with their legs extended: Proper swaddling involves keeping the hips and legs flexed and slightly abducted to reduce the risk of hip dysplasia. Extending the legs during swaddling can harm hip development and is not considered safe practice.