A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of a 4-month-old infant during a home visit. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Explanation & Rationale
Using a cool-mist vaporizer in the baby's room can help provide moisture and relieve nasal congestion, especially during cold or dry weather. It can help ease breathing and improve the baby's comfort. "I will leave the plastic covering on the crib mattress": This statement is incorrect. The plastic covering should be removed from the crib mattress before placing the baby in the crib. The plastic covering poses a suffocation risk and should not be used. "I will lay my baby's head on a pillow while he is in the crib": This statement is incorrect. Pillows should not be used in the crib for infants. They increase the risk of suffocation and can pose a hazard to the baby. The crib should be free of pillows, blankets, stuffed animals, or any other loose items. "I will leave my baby's bib on while he is sleeping": This statement is incorrect. Bibs should be removed before placing the baby in the crib or while the baby is sleeping to prevent the risk of suffocation. Loose items around the baby's neck can pose a strangulation hazard.