While obtaining a health history from the mother of a 1-year-old child, the nurse notices that the baby has had a bottle in his mouth the entire time. The mother states, "It makes a great pacifier." What is the best response by the nurse?
1) You're right. Bottles make very good pacifiers.
2) Using a bottle as a pacifier is better for the teeth than thumb-sucking.
3) It's okay to use a bottle as long as it contains milk and not juice.
4) Prolonged use of a bottle can increase the risk for tooth decay and ear infections.