Questions: A nurse is providing teaching to the guardians of a newborn about measures to prevent sudden unexpected infant death (SUID). Which of the following guardian statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? "I will not allow anyone to smoke near my baby." "I will place bumper pads in my baby's crib." "My baby's head should be placed on a pillow for sleeping." "My baby should sleep in a side-lying position."

The answer is the first one: "I will not allow anyone to smoke near my baby."

Explanation for each option:

1. "I will not allow anyone to smoke near my baby."

   • This statement is correct. Exposure to smoke is a significant risk factor for sudden unexpected infant death (SUID). Ensuring that the baby is in a smoke-free environment is an important preventive measure.

2. "I will place bumper pads in my baby's crib."

   • This statement is incorrect. Bumper pads can pose a suffocation risk and are not recommended for use in cribs. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises against using crib bumpers to reduce the risk of SUID.

3. "My baby's head should be placed on a pillow for sleeping."

   • This statement is incorrect. Pillows, like bumper pads, can increase the risk of suffocation and are not recommended for infants. Babies should sleep on a firm, flat mattress without any soft bedding or pillows.

4. "My baby should sleep in a side-lying position."

   • This statement is incorrect. The safest sleep position for a baby is on their back. Placing a baby on their side or stomach increases the risk of SUID. The "Back to Sleep" campaign has significantly reduced the incidence of SUID by promoting back sleeping.

Summary: The correct statement indicating an understanding of the teaching to prevent sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is: "I will not allow anyone to smoke near my baby." This measure helps to create a safer environment for the infant by reducing exposure to harmful smoke.