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

Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781788164498. Publisher: Profile Books (Souvenir Press imprint). Overview:. Cribsheet by Emily Oster is a myth-busting, data-driven guide that helps new and expectant parents cut through conflicting advice and make calmer, evidence-based decisions. Written by a Brown University economist, this paperback applies rigorous statistical analysis to everyday parenting dilemmas, from breastfeeding to sleep training. It's a refreshingly rational companion for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the noise of modern parenting culture, offering clarity, reassurance, and permission to trust the numbers over the guilt.. About the Book:. Cribsheet takes readers on a clear-eyed journey through the biggest decisions of a child's first few years, examining what the research actually says rather than what internet forums or well-meaning relatives insist upon. Oster, already known for her bestselling pregnancy guide Expecting Better, turns her economist's toolkit toward toddlerhood and early childhood, tackling topics such as breastfeeding versus formula, co-sleeping, sleep training methods, potty training timing, discipline strategies, and early language development. Rather than issuing rigid rules, she walks parents through the actual studies behind popular advice, showing where the evidence is strong, where it's weak, and where cultural assumptions have outpaced the data. The tone is warm, witty, and refreshingly non-judgmental, treating readers as intelligent adults capable of weighing trade-offs for their own family rather than following one-size-fits-all mandates. Along the way, Oster shares candid stories from raising her own two children, grounding the statistics in relatable, sometimes funny, real-life moments. The result is a book that reduces anxiety rather than adding to it, replacing guilt-driven decision-making with a framework for confident, informed choices. Whether the question is whether to sleep train, when to introduce soli