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Here are the latest articles at KidEcology:
Baby things to buy: longest lasting & most used baby and toddler items
Wondering what baby items are worth investing time and money into? As I leave early parenting years behind, I thought I'd share our 'master list'.
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Food before one is NOT just for fun
Food before one is for allergen exposure, flavor, texture, and iron.
Separation anxiety in babies is a good sign
A perspective shift on separation anxiety in babies: not a problem to fix but a milestone to celebrate.
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Mirror in playroom: Are mirrors necessary for babies?
Some educational philosophies, like Montessori, recommend having a mirror in playroom. Others, such as RIE, discourage mirrors for babies. What does science say?
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Flash cards for baby: are they necessary?
Do 'flash cards for baby' help babies learn? Let’s take a look at what the studies says.
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What if best parenting techniques aren't working
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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Hi! My name is Dr. Anya Dunham. I'm a scientist with a PhD in Biology, an award-winning author, and a mom to three young kids. Here and in my book, Baby Ecology, 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. Let's find the answers to new parent questions that are too complex to google.
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