KidEcology: What's New

(You can view all blog articles organized by topic HERE.)

Here are the latest articles at KidEcology:

How to find the best daycare for your baby (a free PDF 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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Science-based parenting: finding your Optimal Nurturing Environment

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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The 4 month baby sleep regression is a step forward

The 4 month baby sleep regression: why it happens, 2 things to do, and 2 things not to do.

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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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Parenting together: 3 things partners can do to support each other

For millennia across cultures, birth and and baby care has been women’s work… but never the work of one woman (or any person) alone. Let's make parenting together easier.

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Baby Ecology: reader review spotlight

As an early childhood nurse, I see a lot of babies and families. I also read a lot of information about parenting, and the advice offered to families.

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Your amazing newborn

Six scientific findings show how capable, aware, and sensitive your amazing newborn is.

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Baby spits food out?

This is not a bad thing at all: when your baby spits food out, she may be well on her way to liking it.

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Why do babies fight sleep?

Why do babies fight sleep? Actually, they don't - even though sometimes it does look like it.

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3 key things to help baby sleep better

3 key things to help your baby sleep soundly at night and nap predictably during the day as soon as he or she is ready

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4 signs your baby is ready for solids

Is your baby ready for solids? Here are 4 signs to look for.

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10 neat (and useful) baby facts

These baby facts are based on science and come with practical takeaways to help you care for your baby.

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How to build attachment and bond with your baby using mind-mindedness

Wondering about how to build attachment with your baby? Mind-mindedness fosters secure attachment and helps babies recognize and understand emotions of others.

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