Which of the following is a high-risk factor for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?
A)early introduction of solid foods
B)breastfeeding
C)prone sleeping
D)use of a pacifier

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Prone sleeping, or placing a baby on their stomach to sleep, is a high-risk factor for SIDS. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies be placed on their backs to sleep to reduce the risk of SIDS. The other choices are not high-risk factors for SIDS; breastfeeding and use of a pacifier have been shown to decrease the risk of SIDS, and solid foods are typically introduced after 6 months of age when the infant is developmentally ready.

Which of the Following Is a High-Risk Factor for Sudden