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Category: Babies

A parent holds a newborn and pats its back to burp it.

Jan. 20, 2022

2 min Read

Do I Really Have to Burp My Baby?

Emily Oster

Foil gold balloons spell out "2022" on a pink background.

Dec. 30, 2021

4 min Read

The Best of 2021

Emily Oster

A young boy sleeps on his stomach in bed.

Oct. 29, 2021

5 min Read

Roundup: Child Sleep

Emily Oster

A closeup of a newborn touching their ear.

Sep. 2, 2021

6 min Read

White Noise for Babies: Is It Dangerous?

Emily Oster

A skeptical-looking infant lies on a bed with a parent.

Aug. 30, 2021

6 min Read

Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Lower Baby IQ?

Emily Oster

An infant with a pacifier stands inside a crib, holding onto the rails and looking at the camera.

Jul. 19, 2021

14 min Read

Is Sleep Training Bad?

Emily Oster

A Black pregnant woman rests her hands on her stomach while waiting for a doctor's appointment.

Jul. 8, 2021

3 min Read

The Facts About RSV

Emily Oster

Child in pool

Jun. 1, 2021

8 min Read

Swim Lessons, Pool Fencing, and Water Safety

Emily Oster

Mother breastfeeds on a city bus while looking out the window.

May 20, 2021

4 min Read

Forever Chemicals in Breast Milk

Emily Oster

Small child sits in a highchair, sleeping. The child's head is resting on the highchair tray.

May 3, 2021

8 min Read

Baby Led Weaning, Choking, and High Chairs

Emily Oster

Close up of a tick on a plant

Apr. 19, 2021

9 min Read

A Decision Tree for Ticks and Lyme Disease

Emily Oster

A baby sucks their thumb while sleeping on their back in a crib.

Apr. 12, 2021

3 min Read

New Research on Back Sleeping and SIDS

Emily Oster

Parent cooks food at a gas stove while holding a baby.

Mar. 19, 2021

8 min Read

Gas Stoves, Finally

Emily Oster

Sliced red apples arranged in stripes on a pink background.

Mar. 4, 2021

3 min Read

When Should I Start My Baby on Solids?

Emily Oster

A blue outline of a microphone on a yellow background.

Feb. 22, 2021

2 min Read

Happy Almost Birthday to the Newsletter

Emily Oster

Close up of uncooked rice and a wooden spoon on a tan table.

Feb. 11, 2021

1 min Read

Should I Worry About Arsenic in Rice?

Emily Oster

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