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Emily Oster

Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool

Emily OsterNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019

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Emily Oster

Cribsheet

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

322

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Cribsheet by Emily Oster is a 2019 parenting guide that offers research-backed insights into various parenting decisions, challenging conventional wisdom on topics like breastfeeding, sleep training, and vaccinations, empowering parents with data-driven advice from infancy through toddlerhood, while also addressing relationship dynamics and the decision to have more children.

Informative

Hopeful

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Emily Oster's Cribsheet is lauded for its data-driven approach to parenting, offering clarity amidst conflicting advice. Readers appreciate her accessible, evidence-based guidance. However, some criticize it for oversimplifying complex issues. Overall, it's a valuable resource for parents seeking informed choices, though it may not delve deeply into every nuance.

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Who Should Read Cribsheet?

Cribsheet by Emily Oster appeals to data-driven parents seeking evidence-based insights on child-rearing. Ideal for those who enjoyed Expecting Better by Emily Oster or The Science of Mom by Alice Callahan, it combines thorough research with a practical approach, making it perfect for parents who value science-informed decisions.

Book Details
Pages

322

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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