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A baby sits in a tub full of bath water with a rubber ducky.

May 9, 2024

2 minute read

How Dangerous Is It for My Kid to Drink Bathwater?

Emily Oster

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Dec. 18, 2023

7 minute read

Is General Anesthesia Safe for Kids?

Emily Oster

A woman bottle feeds a baby

Dec. 5, 2023

2 minute read

Should I Throw Away Old Formula Powder?

Emily Oster

Nov. 28, 2023

2 minute read

Should I Induce Early?

Emily Oster

Too many phone chargers are plugged into an extension cord.

Nov. 28, 2023

2 minute read

How Dangerous Is an Electric Shock While Pregnant?

Emily Oster

Friends do cheers with plastic cups of beer.

Nov. 21, 2023

3 minute read

Can I Drink During the Two-Week Wait?

Emily Oster

Baby yawns while on their back in a crib.

Nov. 21, 2023

3 minute read

Does Back-Sleeping Cause Flat Spots?

Emily Oster

A row of weights at the gym.

Nov. 21, 2023

2 minute read

Do I Really Need to Avoid Heavy Lifting While Pregnant?

Emily Oster

Nov. 16, 2023

18 minute read

How to Weigh the Risks of Social Media

Emily Oster

Marijuana leaves are seen on a pick background.

Nov. 14, 2023

3 minute read

Is It Dangerous for My Baby to Be Around Marijuana Smoke?

Emily Oster

A parent holds a baby while a doctor administers a vaccine.

Nov. 7, 2023

2 minute read

Why Does Giving My Baby the COVID Shot Feel So Scary?

Emily Oster

A baby smiles while a doctor listens to their lungs with a stethoscope.

Nov. 1, 2023

3 minute read

What Are the Risks from Steroid Injections for Fetal Lung Maturity?

Emily Oster

A baby smiles into the review mirror of a car.

Nov. 1, 2023

2 minute read

Should I Get a Car Mirror to Monitor My Baby?

Emily Oster

A person shopping in a grocery store adds a bottle of oil to their shopping bag.

Oct. 30, 2023

2 minute read

What Are Seed Oils, And Are They Bad For You?

Emily Oster

A pregnant person and spouse kiss in bed.

Oct. 25, 2023

3 minute read

Do I Really Need Pelvic Rest With a Placenta Previa?

Emily Oster

Close-up of several colorful kitchen sponges.

Oct. 18, 2023

3 minute read

How Worried Should I Be About Bacteria on Kitchen Sponges?

Emily Oster

Two children pretend to give anesthesia to their teddy bear before surgery.

Oct. 11, 2023

3 minute read

Should I Get a General Anesthetic for My C-Section?

Emily Oster

Close up of the ear of a baby sleeping on their back.

Oct. 2, 2023

6 minute read

White Noise and Developmental Delays

Emily Oster

A yellow belt is stretched around a full, red balloon that looks ready to pop.

Sep. 27, 2023

2 minute read

Is It Safe to Wear Shapewear While Pregnant?

Emily Oster

A toddler has fun playing outside with a parent.

Sep. 27, 2023

2 minute read

Should I Worry About EEE from Mosquitos?

Emily Oster

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