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Should your kid be in a car seat on the plane? The AAP recommends that you put kids under 40 pounds into a car seat on airplanes. However, airlines don’t require car seats.
Here’s what we know from a data standpoint:
✈️ The risk of injury to a child on a plane without a carseat is very small (about 1 in 250,000)
✈️ A JAMA Pediatrics paper estimates about 0.4 child air crash deaths per year might be prevented in the U.S. with car seats
✈️ Cars are far more dangerous than airplanes! The same JAMA paper suggests that if 5% to 10% of families switched to driving, then we would expect more total deaths as a result of this policy.
If you want to buy a seat for your lap infant, or bring a car seat for an older child, by all means do so! But the additional protection based on the numbers is extremely small.
#parentdata #emilyoster #flyingwithkids #flyingwithbaby #carseats #carseatsafety
Should your kid be in a car seat on the plane? The AAP recommends that you put kids under 40 pounds into a car seat on airplanes. However, airlines don’t require car seats.
Here’s what we know from a data standpoint:
✈️ The risk of injury to a child on a plane without a carseat is very small (about 1 in 250,000)
✈️ A JAMA Pediatrics paper estimates about 0.4 child air crash deaths per year might be prevented in the U.S. with car seats
✈️ Cars are far more dangerous than airplanes! The same JAMA paper suggests that if 5% to 10% of families switched to driving, then we would expect more total deaths as a result of this policy.
If you want to buy a seat for your lap infant, or bring a car seat for an older child, by all means do so! But the additional protection based on the numbers is extremely small.
#parentdata #emilyoster #flyingwithkids #flyingwithbaby #carseats #carseatsafety
Could a midwife be a good choice for you? Comment “Link” for today’s article breaking down some of the data and common myths around OBGYN vs. midwifery care.
Could a midwife be a good choice for you? Comment “Link” for today’s article breaking down some of the data and common myths around OBGYN vs. midwifery care.
SLEEP DATA 💤 PART 2: Let’s talk about naps. Comment “Link” for an article on what we learned about daytime sleep!
The first three months of life are a chaotic combination of irregular napping, many naps, and a few brave or lucky souls who appear to have already arrived at a two-to-three nap schedule. Over the next few months, the naps consolidate to three and then to two. By the 10-to-12-month period, a very large share of kids are napping a consistent two naps per day. Over the period between 12 and 18 months, this shifts toward one nap. And then sometime in the range of 3 to 5 years, naps are dropped. What I think is perhaps most useful about this graph is it gives a lot of color to the average napping ages that we often hear.
Note: Survey data came from the ParentData audience and users of the Nanit sleep monitor system. Both audiences skew higher-education and higher-income than the average, and mostly have younger children. The final sample is 14,919 children. For more insights on our respondents, read the full article.
SLEEP DATA 💤 PART 2: Let’s talk about naps. Comment “Link” for an article on what we learned about daytime sleep!
The first three months of life are a chaotic combination of irregular napping, many naps, and a few brave or lucky souls who appear to have already arrived at a two-to-three nap schedule. Over the next few months, the naps consolidate to three and then to two. By the 10-to-12-month period, a very large share of kids are napping a consistent two naps per day. Over the period between 12 and 18 months, this shifts toward one nap. And then sometime in the range of 3 to 5 years, naps are dropped. What I think is perhaps most useful about this graph is it gives a lot of color to the average napping ages that we often hear.
Note: Survey data came from the ParentData audience and users of the Nanit sleep monitor system. Both audiences skew higher-education and higher-income than the average, and mostly have younger children. The final sample is 14,919 children. For more insights on our respondents, read the full article.
Let’s talk about sex! 🔥 Our first Hot Flash sex survey reveals how you feel about your sex lives in your 40s, 50s, and beyond. Comment “Link” for an article on what we learned.
Most of us are thinking about sex, but rarely talking about it openly. What we know for sure is that there’s no ”normal” when it comes to intimacy. What really matters is your satisfaction.
Note: About 1,200 of you took our survey about sex in midlife. The vast majority of respondents are just entering midlife; 94% of respondents are between the ages of 40 and 50. Most respondents are pre- or perimenopausal. For more insights on our respondents, comment “Link” to read the full article.
#parentdata #emilyoster #sextalk #bodyconfidence #sexualhealth
Let’s talk about sex! 🔥 Our first Hot Flash sex survey reveals how you feel about your sex lives in your 40s, 50s, and beyond. Comment “Link” for an article on what we learned.
Most of us are thinking about sex, but rarely talking about it openly. What we know for sure is that there’s no ”normal” when it comes to intimacy. What really matters is your satisfaction.
Note: About 1,200 of you took our survey about sex in midlife. The vast majority of respondents are just entering midlife; 94% of respondents are between the ages of 40 and 50. Most respondents are pre- or perimenopausal. For more insights on our respondents, comment “Link” to read the full article.
#parentdata #emilyoster #sextalk #bodyconfidence #sexualhealth
Happy Father’s Day to the Fathers and Father figures in our ParentData community!
Tag a Dad who this holiday may be tricky for. We’re sending you love. 💛
Happy Father’s Day to the Fathers and Father figures in our ParentData community!
Tag a Dad who this holiday may be tricky for. We’re sending you love. 💛
“Whilst googling things like ‘new dad sad’ and ‘why am I crying new dad,’ I came across an article written by a doctor who had trouble connecting with his second child. I read the symptoms and felt an odd sense of relief.” Today we’re bringing back an essay by Kevin Maguire of @newfatherhood about his experience with paternal postpartum depression. We need to demystify these issues in order to change things for the better. Comment “Link” for a DM to read his full essay.
#parentdata #postpartum #postpartumdepression #paternalmentalhealth #newparents #emilyoster
“Whilst googling things like ‘new dad sad’ and ‘why am I crying new dad,’ I came across an article written by a doctor who had trouble connecting with his second child. I read the symptoms and felt an odd sense of relief.” Today we’re bringing back an essay by Kevin Maguire of @newfatherhood about his experience with paternal postpartum depression. We need to demystify these issues in order to change things for the better. Comment “Link” for a DM to read his full essay.
#parentdata #postpartum #postpartumdepression #paternalmentalhealth #newparents #emilyoster
What does the data say about children who look more like one parent? Do they also inherit more character traits and mannerisms from that parent? Let’s talk about it 🔎
#emilyoster #parentdata #parentingcommunity #lookslikedaddy #lookslikemommy
What does the data say about children who look more like one parent? Do they also inherit more character traits and mannerisms from that parent? Let’s talk about it 🔎
#emilyoster #parentdata #parentingcommunity #lookslikedaddy #lookslikemommy
SLEEP DATA 💤 We asked you all about your kids’ sleep—and got nearly 15,000 survey responses to better understand kids’ sleep patterns. Comment “Link” for an article that breaks down our findings!
This graph shows sleeping location by age. You’ll notice that for the first three months, most kids are in their own sleeping location in a parent’s room. Then, over the first year, this switches toward their own room. As kids age, sharing a room with a sibling becomes more common.
Head to the newsletter for more and stay tuned for part two next week on naps! 🌙
#parentdata #emilyoster #childsleep #babysleep #parentingcommunity
SLEEP DATA 💤 We asked you all about your kids’ sleep—and got nearly 15,000 survey responses to better understand kids’ sleep patterns. Comment “Link” for an article that breaks down our findings!
This graph shows sleeping location by age. You’ll notice that for the first three months, most kids are in their own sleeping location in a parent’s room. Then, over the first year, this switches toward their own room. As kids age, sharing a room with a sibling becomes more common.
Head to the newsletter for more and stay tuned for part two next week on naps! 🌙
#parentdata #emilyoster #childsleep #babysleep #parentingcommunity
Weekends are good for extra cups of ☕️ and listening to podcasts. I asked our team how they pod—most people said on walks or during chores. What about you?
Comment “Link” to subscribe to ParentData with Emily Oster, joined by some excellent guests.
#parentdata #parentdatapodcast #parentingpodcast #parentingtips #emilyoster
Weekends are good for extra cups of ☕️ and listening to podcasts. I asked our team how they pod—most people said on walks or during chores. What about you?
Comment “Link” to subscribe to ParentData with Emily Oster, joined by some excellent guests.
#parentdata #parentdatapodcast #parentingpodcast #parentingtips #emilyoster
Medical vocabulary matters! Dr. Gillian Goddard tells us why in a new installment of Hot Flash. Comment “Link” for an article on why the right words are so important for patients and providers.
Specificity in medical language is always helpful, especially during the post-reproductive years. Using the right terms helps us communicate better, understand what’s normal, and feel validated. Language is powerful! 🩺🔥
#parentdata #hotflash #medicalterminology #perimenopause #languagematters
Medical vocabulary matters! Dr. Gillian Goddard tells us why in a new installment of Hot Flash. Comment “Link” for an article on why the right words are so important for patients and providers.
Specificity in medical language is always helpful, especially during the post-reproductive years. Using the right terms helps us communicate better, understand what’s normal, and feel validated. Language is powerful! 🩺🔥
#parentdata #hotflash #medicalterminology #perimenopause #languagematters
Humility. That’s why. That’s the whole reason.
#emilyoster #secondbaby #parentingjokes #parentinghumor
Humility. That’s why. That’s the whole reason.
#emilyoster #secondbaby #parentingjokes #parentinghumor
Bug season is upon us. Besides annoyance, this can bring up safety concerns, particularly with ticks. They are carriers of diseases, most notably Lyme disease. So what’s the best course of action?
Prevention is key! I suggest:
⭐ Regular tick checks
⭐ Using bug sprays with DEET
⭐ Wearing long sleeves and pants in the woods
Some parents worry about DEET, but repellants with up to 30% DEET are recommended by both the CDC and AAP. The data says you’re in the clear, so go for it. Enjoy your summer!
#parentdata #emilyoster #tickseason #bugbites #bugspray
Bug season is upon us. Besides annoyance, this can bring up safety concerns, particularly with ticks. They are carriers of diseases, most notably Lyme disease. So what’s the best course of action?
Prevention is key! I suggest:
⭐ Regular tick checks
⭐ Using bug sprays with DEET
⭐ Wearing long sleeves and pants in the woods
Some parents worry about DEET, but repellants with up to 30% DEET are recommended by both the CDC and AAP. The data says you’re in the clear, so go for it. Enjoy your summer!
#parentdata #emilyoster #tickseason #bugbites #bugspray
The list of what not to do while pregnant feels longer than a CVS receipt. At ParentData, we want to empower you to make the right decisions for you.
What an amazing group of women, and an honor to speak at the #MomsFirstSummit debunking parenting myths.
What are some pregnancy rules you chose to bend after being empowered by data?
#emilyoster #parentdata #pregnancyproblems #pregnancymyths
The list of what not to do while pregnant feels longer than a CVS receipt. At ParentData, we want to empower you to make the right decisions for you.
What an amazing group of women, and an honor to speak at the #MomsFirstSummit debunking parenting myths.
What are some pregnancy rules you chose to bend after being empowered by data?
#emilyoster #parentdata #pregnancyproblems #pregnancymyths
Looking for Memorial Day Weekend plans? Might be the perfect time to give potty training a shot. Potty training is notoriously difficult, and we unfortunately don’t have a lot of evidence-based guidance on what works best. So I asked the ParentData community to fill out a survey and share their knowledge — about 6,000 people responded.
👉Comment “Link” for a DM to an article that summarizes all of the best potty training advice we collected.
Remember, you are not alone in the potty training struggle! It can be incredibly challenging, so please give yourself some grace.
#emilyoster #parentdata #pottytraining #pottytrainingtips #toddlertips
Looking for Memorial Day Weekend plans? Might be the perfect time to give potty training a shot. Potty training is notoriously difficult, and we unfortunately don’t have a lot of evidence-based guidance on what works best. So I asked the ParentData community to fill out a survey and share their knowledge — about 6,000 people responded.
👉Comment “Link” for a DM to an article that summarizes all of the best potty training advice we collected.
Remember, you are not alone in the potty training struggle! It can be incredibly challenging, so please give yourself some grace.
#emilyoster #parentdata #pottytraining #pottytrainingtips #toddlertips
We’re hiring an Associate Editor at ParentData! More details at my link in bio. Please share with the great writers and data-loving people in your network. 📊💻
We’re hiring an Associate Editor at ParentData! More details at my link in bio. Please share with the great writers and data-loving people in your network. 📊💻
Do you brand things a certain way to get your kid to accept it? Like calling carrots “rabbit popsicles”? Or telling them to put on their “super speed socks” in the morning? Share your rebrands in the comments below! You never know who you might be helping out 👇
#emilyoster #funnytweets #relatabletweets #parentingjokes #kidssaythedarndestthings
Do you brand things a certain way to get your kid to accept it? Like calling carrots “rabbit popsicles”? Or telling them to put on their “super speed socks” in the morning? Share your rebrands in the comments below! You never know who you might be helping out 👇
#emilyoster #funnytweets #relatabletweets #parentingjokes #kidssaythedarndestthings
Have you ever panic-googled a parenting question when everyone else is asleep? If so, you’re not alone.
Today is the first episode of a new biweekly series on my podcast: Late-Night Panic Google. On these mini-episodes, you’ll hear from some familiar names about the questions keeping them up at night, and how data can help. First up: @claireholt!
Listen and subscribe to ParentData with Emily Oster in your favorite podcast app 🎧
#parentdata #emilyoster #claireholt #parentingstruggles #parentingtips #latenightpanicgoogle
Have you ever panic-googled a parenting question when everyone else is asleep? If so, you’re not alone.
Today is the first episode of a new biweekly series on my podcast: Late-Night Panic Google. On these mini-episodes, you’ll hear from some familiar names about the questions keeping them up at night, and how data can help. First up: @claireholt!
Listen and subscribe to ParentData with Emily Oster in your favorite podcast app 🎧
#parentdata #emilyoster #claireholt #parentingstruggles #parentingtips #latenightpanicgoogle
Sun safety is a must for all ages, especially babies! Here are my tips for keeping your littlest ones protected in the sunshine:
☀️ Most importantly, limit their time out in hot weather. (They get hotter than you do!)
☀️ Keep them in the shade as much as possible when you’re out.
☀️ Long-sleeve but lightweight clothing is your friend, especially on the beach, where even in the shade you can get sunlight reflecting off different surfaces.
☀️ If you want to add a little sunscreen on their hands and feet? Go for it! But be mindful as baby skin tends to more prone to irritation.
Comment “Link” for a DM to an article on the data around sun and heat exposure for babies.
#sunsafety #babysunscreen #babyhealth #parentdata #emilyoster
Sun safety is a must for all ages, especially babies! Here are my tips for keeping your littlest ones protected in the sunshine:
☀️ Most importantly, limit their time out in hot weather. (They get hotter than you do!)
☀️ Keep them in the shade as much as possible when you’re out.
☀️ Long-sleeve but lightweight clothing is your friend, especially on the beach, where even in the shade you can get sunlight reflecting off different surfaces.
☀️ If you want to add a little sunscreen on their hands and feet? Go for it! But be mindful as baby skin tends to more prone to irritation.
Comment “Link” for a DM to an article on the data around sun and heat exposure for babies.
#sunsafety #babysunscreen #babyhealth #parentdata #emilyoster
Happy Mother’s Day to all who celebrate! 🌼 This holiday can be challenging for a lot of people out there, including myself. Today, I want you to know that I am thinking of those who long to be mothers, miss their mothers, and wish to celebrate in any capacity but cannot.
How are you feeling about Mother’s Day? Let’s take a moment to share a story or some encouraging words, anything you feel might be helpful for someone to read today ⬇️
Happy Mother’s Day to all who celebrate! 🌼 This holiday can be challenging for a lot of people out there, including myself. Today, I want you to know that I am thinking of those who long to be mothers, miss their mothers, and wish to celebrate in any capacity but cannot.
How are you feeling about Mother’s Day? Let’s take a moment to share a story or some encouraging words, anything you feel might be helpful for someone to read today ⬇️
Thank you to everyone who shared your unexpected stories of complications during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum last week. It’s incredibly brave to put these moments into words. Collectively, you created awareness and shined a light on pregnancy complications in ways that data alone cannot. It was beautiful to see everyone come together to support and uplift these stories.
The song playing is “Alone” by @therosesarehere, written after experiencing the loss of their son Austin. This song, along with many more that you all sent in, is available in a playlist at the link in my bio. I hope it can help you through difficult and unexpected moments 💛
Featured (in no particular order):
@michellemart1n
@kristinvora.nutrition
@emilylpryor
@melmademillr
@meganelizafit
@kellyapro
@newmamafriend
@grayeatspeakplay
@pearlsofjasmine
Read more of your stories here: #myunexpectedstory.
Thank you to everyone who shared your unexpected stories of complications during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum last week. It’s incredibly brave to put these moments into words. Collectively, you created awareness and shined a light on pregnancy complications in ways that data alone cannot. It was beautiful to see everyone come together to support and uplift these stories.
The song playing is “Alone” by @therosesarehere, written after experiencing the loss of their son Austin. This song, along with many more that you all sent in, is available in a playlist at the link in my bio. I hope it can help you through difficult and unexpected moments 💛
Featured (in no particular order):
@michellemart1n
@kristinvora.nutrition
@emilylpryor
@melmademillr
@meganelizafit
@kellyapro
@newmamafriend
@grayeatspeakplay
@pearlsofjasmine
Read more of your stories here: #myunexpectedstory.