Cribsheet is a call to think critically and be like an economist: Put the emotion aside, examine the evidence, and make a sound decision.Emily Oster
By sifting through the data, asking the right questions, and thinking critically about the answers, we can make better decisions. The data can clarify our choices and help us navigate our path.Emily Oster
There is only one right way to have a baby, and that is to have a baby.Emily Oster
When we make choices, we should do it not to satisfy some external judgment but to live up to our own expectations.Emily Oster
A big part of making good decisions is just knowing the facts. And for many of the decisions you make in your life as a parent, it is not just about the perfect answer—it is about your answer.Emily Oster
Analysis of large amounts of data suggests that allowing pacifier use from birth or introducing them after breastfeeding is established does not affect breastfeeding rates.Emily Oster
Evidence isn’t the only factor in decision-making, but it should often be an important factor. And for many of us, understanding the evidence better can make decision-making easier.Emily Oster
In the end, much of parenting is about making the best of the moments you have.Emily Oster
What I hope this book will provide is simply this: a guide to making more informed decisions. A way for you to understand the data, ask the right questions, analyze the right way, and make the decision that works for you.Emily Oster
Any choice that both you and your baby are okay with is a choice that works.Emily Oster