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A baby smiles and tilts head while being held.

Jul. 7, 2023

2 minute read

When Should I Stop Breastfeeding?

Emily Oster

A teddy bear peaks around navy blue blackout curtains.

Jul. 7, 2023

2 minute read

Should I Hang Blackout Curtains in My Baby's Room?

Emily Oster

A close-up image of a gas stove against a yellow background.

Jul. 7, 2023

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Is Benzene from My Gas Stove Poisoning My Family?

Emily Oster

A toddler scratches their head while wearing yellow noise-blocking headphones.

Jul. 7, 2023

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Is White Noise Bad for My Baby?

Emily Oster

A children's slide and fort are seen, abandoned, on a smokey day.

Jun. 30, 2023

3 minute read

Can I Take My Kids Outside When There's Wildfire Smoke?

Emily Oster

An array of used tissues and cold medicines on a yellow background.

Jun. 30, 2023

2 minute read

Why Aren't There Better Breastfeeding-Safe Medicines?

Emily Oster

A felt illustration of a child in bed with a green monster under the bed.

Jun. 30, 2023

3 minute read

Why Is Bedtime Suddenly Impossible?

Emily Oster

A hand is seen lowering the blinds in front of a closed window on a hazy day.

Jun. 30, 2023

4 minute read

Will Wildfire Smoke Exposure Increase My Risk of Preterm Birth?

Emily Oster

Plastic toy babies are arranged in a blue egg crate.

Jun. 23, 2023

3 minute read

Will Donating Eggs Come With Long-Term Risks?

Emily Oster

A child in a red outfit sprawls on the grass while wearing a child safety harness.

Jun. 23, 2023

3 minute read

Will Using a Safety Harness Mess Up My Child?

Emily Oster

Sonagram images are overlayed with prenatal vitamins on a yellow background.

Jun. 23, 2023

2 minute read

Can I Skip Prenatals?

Emily Oster

An empty car seat is seen in a car on a sunny, warm day.

Jun. 23, 2023

2 minute read

Do I Need a Car-Seat Sensor?

Emily Oster

A lit cigarette smokes in an ashtray on a wooden table.

Jun. 16, 2023

3 minute read

Can I Smoke Socially While Breastfeeding?

Emily Oster

Plastic children's toys are arranged on an astroturf lawn.

Jun. 16, 2023

2 minute read

Are the Chemicals In Artificial Turf Dangerous?

Emily Oster

A teddy bear is tucked under a pink sheet with an audio-only baby monitor.

Jun. 16, 2023

2 minute read

Are Audio-Only Baby Monitors Worth It?

Emily Oster

Household cleaning products, rubber gloves, soap, and scrub brushes are arranged on a teal background.

Jun. 16, 2023

2 minute read

What Pinworm Treatment Can I Use While Pregnant?

Emily Oster

A variety of birth control pills is arranged on a wooden table.

Jun. 9, 2023

2 minute read

How Long Should It Take My Period to Return After Stopping Birth Control?

Emily Oster

A baby on its tummy looks over at a full bottle attached to a manual breast pump.

Jun. 9, 2023

3 minute read

Is a Baby More Efficient than a Breast Pump?

Emily Oster

A gray knit bear on a pink background has a thermometer under its arm.

Jun. 9, 2023

1 minute read

How Often Is Normal for My Kid to Be Home Sick?

Emily Oster

Shopper bends down to pick up a box of diapers in the diaper aisle of a big-box store.

Jun. 9, 2023

3 minute read

What Diapers Should I Get for My Baby?

Emily Oster

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