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Here are the latest articles at KidEcology:
What to do when 'best' parenting techniques don't work
If 'best' parenting techniques aren’t working, it might be because they aren’t the best, or even good, for your baby
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Science-based parenting: finding your way
Science-based parenting can help us avoid conflicting parenting trends - and find the answers that work best for our babies and our families.
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Is feeding baby in a car seat OK?
Why feeding baby in a car seat is never a good idea - and what you can do instead.
How babies learn, how we can help, and why less is more
Understanding how babies learn - by figuring out patterns and noticing surprises - will help you support your little one's innate abilities.
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Taking care of baby: 4 challenges rarely mentioned in prenatal classes
Let's make taking care of baby a bit easier by looking at some unexpected challenges and what we can do about them
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Supporting your baby’s language development through connection
It’s not only the number of words that matters; research points to the importance of connection and two-way communication in supporting language development.
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Baby Ecology receives awards
Baby Ecology is honored with Silver + Gold in 2023 Feathered Quill Book Awards, Gold in 2022-23 Reader Views Awards, and a finalist status in 2022 Foreword INDIES
Newborn baby sleep (a free guide)
Four science-based tips to help your newborn baby sleep more soundly
Books to read to baby that you, too, will enjoy
Books to read to your baby that have lovely text and illustrations.
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8 baby parenting fads that don’t appear to be backed by science
We are often led to believe we should follow these parenting fads when raising our babies, but is there evidence to back them up?
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Best baby feeding chair does not have to be expensive
Comfortable, practical, and affordable - one of the best baby feeding chairs for a new eater starting solids.
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How to find the best daycare for your baby: a research-based guide
Factors to consider and questions to ask in choosing daycare for your baby
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Screen time for baby: the science behind the recommendations
How bad is screen time for baby? Are there any positives? Let’s look at scientific studies to find out.
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The 4 month baby sleep regression is a step forward
The 4 month baby sleep regression: what it is, why it happens, 2 things to do, and 2 things not to do when your baby is going through it.
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Baby Ecology: Let's create the best environment for your baby
Baby Ecology: Using science and intuition to create the best feeding, sleep, and play environment for your unique baby
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I'm a scientist with a PhD in Biology and a mom to three young kids. I analyze the research on baby's first year to find the optimal nurturing environment — the (usually wide) range of good options — to help you choose what works best for your baby and your family.
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