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 gently squeeze my baby's cheeks when giving the medication.": Gently squeezing the cheeks helps open the mouth and make administration easier while avoiding force. It also helps ensure the baby swallows the medication safely. B. "I will mix the medication in a 4-ounce bowl of rice cereal at breakfast.": Mixing medication in food can reduce effectiveness if the child doesn't eat the entire portion. This also delays administration and can make dosing inaccurate. C. "I will push the medication to the back of my baby's mouth quickly using a syringe.": Pushing medication quickly toward the back of the mouth increases the risk of gagging or aspiration. Medication should be given slowly along the inside of the cheek. D. "I will add the medication to 8 ounces of formula.": Adding medication to a full bottle of formula is not recommended because if the baby does not finish it, they won't receive the full dose of the medication.