Emily Oster (Profile Books) Cribsheet

Cribsheet suits parents who want to see the evidence and decide for themselves. Emily Oster, an economist, takes the big decisions from birth to preschool — feeding, sleep arrangements, sleep training, childcare, potty training — and explains what studies can and cannot tell us, often concluding that the stakes are lower than the arguments suggest. Many readers find that a relief. Caution: critics say she picks studies selectively, leans on narrow outcome measures, and writes from a US context, so local guidelines and services differ. Treat it as a way of thinking, and use Australian sources such as Red Nose and your child health nurse for safety rules.

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