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

4.08 AVERAGE

pursuer's review against another edition

4.0
A great, in depth view on many aspects of early parenting. Definitely one to return to.

kierenne's review against another edition

4.0
hopeful informative medium-paced

urquidio's review against another edition

3.0
Loved Expecting Better so was a bit disappointed in the research and insight that was selected for this one. It felt far weaker and I trusted it less.

daggrmissel's review against another edition

3.0
informative lighthearted medium-paced
 I'm not sure I got helpful information out of this book. There were maybe 5-10 gems that could have been distilled down to a one page PDF. The title calls itself a "data-driven guide", but it was clear that most of the research in the parenting world from birth - toddler doesn't yield much for helpful conclusions. The take away is, do what feels right to you because there is no data to say it will change outcomes for your baby. If you find that in and of itself helpful, go ahead and read it. 

wiltshire64's review against another edition

4.0
informative reflective medium-paced

simplymegy's review against another edition

5.0
funny informative fast-paced

samanthahreads's review against another edition

4.0
4.5 ⭐️- GREAT READ FOR NEW MOMS! Cribsheet covers the most heated topics related to a baby’s first year – sleep training, breast vs. bottle feeding, vaccinations, working vs. staying home, etc. I recommend this book for expecting mothers. Although I didn't read it until after my baby was born, it was still incredibly helpful. It has given me different perspective’s and helped me feel like the decisions I will make as a parent will be right for my family.
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cabarns's review

4.5
informative medium-paced
I think this is a must read for expecting parents. Excellently written giving many different scientifically backed perspectives on raising a child.

kellystellareads's review against another edition

2.0
I read this book when my daughter was about 4 months old and it wasn't very helpful. It boasts helping you make parenting decisions by looking at reputable studies, but honestly for most topics the conclusion was "There is data to show that it's *slightly* better to do ______, but not enough that you can't do ______ instead if that's what is best for your family." Also it took about 2/3 through the book to get past decisions I've already made as a parent up through 4 months, so most of the content is about newborns.

I think the best audience for this book would be first time moms BEFORE they have their baby. It gives you some topics to think about so you are ready for some parenting decisions down the line. The book doesn't help with a lot of research or in depth information on any of these decisions, so you would still need to look into other sources. But I guess at least you would be aware of what decisions would be coming your way and when.

trapdorr's review against another edition

4.25
challenging hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
I actually thoroughly enjoyed this take. This is the kind of analysis of parenting and children that I appreciate and was looking for. Love the numbers and really data assessment while still acknowledging individual needs, preferences and priorities. 
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