Cribsheet

Key takeaways:

- Engaging. It was nice to see someone work through the available data and use that to influence decisions. It seemed like on many issues the data suggests the best way forward is what works for your family. There were a few spots where there was a clear winner, but most of the time, that isn't the case. Take a deep breath and do what feels right for your family.
- Causation and correlation are not the same thing. REMEMBER THIS.

=== SLEEPING ===
- Co-sleeping is more dangerous. If you decide to proceed that way, no blankets or pillows.
- SIDS has the highest risk in the first four months. Best plan of action is a basinet in your room. After four months, it doesn't matter as much.
- Kids should sleep on their back with nothing in the crib.
- Sleep training works. It's not easy to hear your baby cry, but it's not harmful to the baby.

=== BREASTFEEDING ===
- It doesn't seem to matter whether you opt for breastfeeding or formula.

=== VACCINATION ===
- There is no evidence that vaccines are harmful. There is plenty of evidence that they are helpful.

=== STAY AT HOME ===
- There is little evidence that parents working has any harmful effects on your children. Do what works for your family.

=== EARLY EDUCATION ===
- You can't teach your kid to read until age 4+. Even if your kid starts to read early, it does not necessarily have any positive effects later in life. Sweden doesn't even teach kids to read until age 7.
- Baby Einstein and other similar ideas are good for entertaining, but there isn't evidence that they make your baby smarter.
- The type of daycare or preschool your kids go to doesn't matter, as long as they are safe and engaged.

=== DISCIPLINE ===
- Spanking doesn't help, and may even be harmful.
- Consistency is key.
- Don't threaten punishments you can't or won't enforce.
- Your kid being annoying doesn't warrant a punishment.
- You can't reason with toddlers. Accept that.