In Order to Prevent SIDS, Healthy Babies Should Be

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Multiple Choice

In order to prevent SIDS, healthy babies should be

• A)placed face down to sleep.
• B)placed on their backs to sleep.
• C)propped up on a small pillow to sleep.
• D)covered with a down comforter to prevent developing a chill while sleeping.

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