Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Show Me the Science: A Crash Course in Evidence-Based
Parenting
2. Birth Day, First Day: Easing Your Newborn's Transition into the
World
3. Of Injections and Eye Goop: Newborn Medical Procedures
4. Getting to Know You: How Newbos Explore, Communicate, and
Connect
5. Vaccines and Your Child: Making Science-Based Decisions
6. Sleep Safely, Sleep Sweetly: Safety at Night and the Bed Sharing
Debate
7. In Search of a Good Night's Sleep (Or Something Like It)
8. Milk and Motherhood: Breast Milk, Formula, and Feeding in the
Real World
9. Getting Started with Solid Foods: When and How to Begin
10. Eat, Grow, and Learn: The Best Foods for Babies
Epilogue
Appendixes
Notes
Index
Now updated! The new edition of this best-selling guide uses science to tackle some of the most important decisions facing new parents—from sleep training and vaccinations to breastfeeding and baby food.
Alice Callahan holds a PhD in nutritional biology from the University of California, Davis. After giving birth to her first child in 2010, she put her scientific training to work answering the big questions of caring for a baby. The creator of the popular blog Science of Mom: The Heart and Science of Parenting, she writes and teaches in Eugene, Oregon.
The Science of Mom stands out from the crowd . . . an easy-to-read,
certifiable resource.-- "American Reference Books Annual"
[A] solid resource for any new parent or parent to be. Callahan
does the work of sorting through the science of baby's first year,
so you don't have to.-- "Raise Healthy Eaters"
[Callahan's] compassion and empathy for the difficulties of
parenting shine through in every chapter, from breastfeeding to
vaccines to feeding to sleeping.-- "Forbes"
[Callahan] takes a compassionate, non-preachy approach with a goal
of not telling the reader what to do but rather how to seek wise
advice and make smart decisions and to enjoy having a baby, which
is what it is all about.-- "Live Science"
[S]hould be required reading for all new parents. [Callahan] calms
fears and provides parents with real facts. She doesn't make the
decisions for you, but she makes it a lot easier to make sound
decisions.-- "MomSense"
A book long-overdue in the parenting literature.-- "Momma Data"
A fresh and enlightening approach. I'd highly recommend this book
to any mom expecting her first child or her fourth.-- "Uncommon
Motherhood"
A rare gem in the parenting canon--smart, sensitive, and a
lifesaver for a generation of parents caught in the nebulous
spider's web of Internet 'wisdom.'--Suzanne Barston
A timely and necessary book for parents . . . It will help both
moms and dads work together to choose the right parenting methods
for them and give them a research-based approach to raising a
child.-- "Patheos"
Alice Callahan has written a breakthrough book, combining the
compassion, warmth, and angst of a mother with the measured
reasoning of a scientist. She helps parents not only understand how
science works but how they can access that science to answer their
questions. She's found a way to access the scientist in all of
us.--Paul A. Offit, MD
Alice Callahan, PhD, combines the critical eye of a scientist with
the heart of a mother to create a helpful resource for all people
interested in evidence-based infant care and parenting.-- "Science
& Sensibility (Lamaze International)"
Dr. Callahan isn't bossy, and isn't out to tell you what she
thinks. Her book tells you what the science says, and explains how
we know what we know, and what things we still need to learn more
about. There's humility and warmth here, which I think parents of
newborns will find reassuring.-- "The Pediatric Insider"
Families routinely search for health information. The Science of
Mom makes it easy, collecting evidence for health decisions and
putting it into perspective with a mom-to-mom connection.
Callahan's advice is thoughtful, backed by science, and feels
fueled by love. She is willing to provide powerful advice when
detailing the science and safety of vaccines. Keep this book in
arm's reach as you support your infant for calm and
direction.--Wendy Sue Swanson, MD, MBE, FAAP
Finally, someone has brought some science--and some sense--to the
mommy wars. Should be required reading for all new (and old)
parents.--Emily Oster
Name a complex or controversial topic and Callahan provides the
science on both sides of the arguments to help parents make wise
choices.-- "Psychology Today"
Think of all the controversial, hot-button topics that parents
obsess about in a child's first year--from vaccines to feeding,
bed-sharing to sleep training. Weighing the scientific evidence,
Callahan offers balanced insights and in-depth answers--a far cry
from the oversimplified advice prescribed by many 'parenting
experts.' The result: a must-have guide that's substantive and
extremely engaging.--Jena Pincott
This is science-based medicine writing at its best. Callahan
doesn't cherry-pick. She knows how to evaluate the entire body of
research and put it into perspective along with practical parenting
considerations. She enhances her message with a personal touch,
including anecdotes about her own experiences as a new mother and
about the experiences of her friends and family. If I had three
thumbs, I would give this book a three-thumbs-up recommendation.--
"Science-Based Medicine"
Yes! An easy-to-read, fascinating review of the science behind new
parents' biggest health questions. Many of these issues--infant
sleep, breastfeeding, vaccines--will hit your 'Should I panic?'
button. With gentle guidance, Alice Callahan puts your fears to
rest.--Tracy Cutchlow
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