Which of these strategies would the nurse suggest the parents add to their activities to promote tactile stimulation for an 11-month-old?
a. Give the infant finger foods of different textures
b. Provide soft squeeze toys of various textures
c. Allow the infant to play nude on a soft, furry rug
d. Comb the infant’s hair with a soft brush
Answer A. Finger foods are just now being introduced into the infant’s diet.
Providing finger foods with different textures is a natural way to promote tactile stimulation.
All of the remaining answers will provide tactile stimulation, but the question wants to know what to add.
a. Give the infant finger foods of different textures
b. Provide soft squeeze toys of various textures
c. Allow the infant to play nude on a soft, furry rug
d. Comb the infant’s hair with a soft brush
Answer A. Finger foods are just now being introduced into the infant’s diet.
Providing finger foods with different textures is a natural way to promote tactile stimulation.
All of the remaining answers will provide tactile stimulation, but the question wants to know what to add.