Discharge teaching regarding infant safety includes which topic?

• A. Only vaccination schedule.
• B. Infant feeding and safety.
• C. No need for baby safety talks.
• D. Only hospital discharge paperwork.

Answer: (B)

Discharge teaching for an infant focuses on preparing families for at-home care by covering practical feeding guidance alongside safety measures. Feeding guidance helps parents know how to handle and prepare breast milk or formula correctly, avoid bottle propping, feed in a safe, upright position, and recognize any feeding concerns such as signs of choking or intolerance. Safety guidance covers practices that reduce risk in daily life, like safe sleep (placing the infant on the back on a firm sleep surface), proper car seat use, safe bath routines, checking water temperature, and preventing burns or poisoning. Because new parents need instructions that will keep the infant safe and well-fed after leaving the hospital, combining feeding and safety topics provides the most comprehensive preparation. Options that mention only vaccines or only discharge paperwork miss essential home-care topics.