Which of the Following Does the American Academy of Pediatrics

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) ?

• A) Infants should be placed to sleep in the prone position.
• B) Infants should be placed to sleep on their backs.
• C) Infants should be placed to sleep on very soft bedding.
• D) Infants should be placed to sleep in a bedroom without a fan.

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