A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a parent of an infant who has a new prescription for an oral elixir. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. “I will push the medication to the back of my baby's mouth quickly using a syringe": Pushing medication to the back of the mouth quickly could cause the baby to gag or choke. It’s better to administer the medication slowly to ensure the baby swallows it safely. B. "I will gently squeeze my baby's cheeks when giving the medication.": Gently squeezing the baby's cheeks helps guide the baby to open their mouth and accept the medication. This ensures safe administration of oral medications without causing discomfort or distress. C. "I will add the medication to 8 ounces of formula": Adding medication to formula is not recommended as it can alter the medication's effectiveness and make it harder to ensure the correct dosage. It is better to give the medication separately from formula. D. "I will mix the medication in a 4-ounce bowl of rice cereal at breakfast": Mixing the medication with rice cereal could lead to the baby not receiving the full dose if they do not finish the cereal. Medications should generally be administered separately to ensure the full dose is given.