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Probiotics for Baby Reflux: What the Studies Really Show
L. reuteri and B. infantis are popular for baby reflux, but the evidence is more limited than the marketing suggests. Here's what the studies actually found.
Mar 12, 2026
Silent Reflux and Sleep: What Actually Works
Silent reflux causes real pain without visible spit-up. Here's what the evidence actually shows about positioning, thickeners, and Gaviscon for sleeping babies.
Mar 12, 2026
Sleep Training Methods Compared: What the Evidence Shows
Ferber, cry-it-out, chair method, fading — what does the research actually say? A clear, honest comparison of every major sleep training approach.
Mar 12, 2026
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Newborn Sleep
Normal newborn sleep biology, expectations, and practical ways to survive the fourth trimester.
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Reflux & Colic
Reflux, gas, and colic guidance that separates useful interventions from noise.
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Sleep Training
What the evidence says about behavior-based sleep interventions and when they fit.
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Sleep Science
Sleep cycles, circadian development, white noise, and the mechanisms behind better nights.
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Bedtime Routines: What the Evidence Actually Supports
Bedtime routines have strong research backing — a 37% reduction in sleep onset latency in one trial. Here's what works, what doesn't, and why consistency beats perfection.
Bottle Feeding and Sleep: Technique Matters
Paced feeding, anti-colic bottles, flow rates, burping technique, thickened feeds, and how to make 3am feeds faster. Plus: the formula sleep myth, debunked.
Colic and Gas: The 6-Week Peak
Why colic peaks at 5-6 weeks and fades by 12. The gut biology, what actually helps, and what's just expensive placebo.
Dream Feeds: Do They Actually Work?
A dream feed sounds magical — top up a sleeping baby at 10pm and buy yourself a longer stretch. Here's what the evidence actually shows.
Gaviscon vs Thickeners: An Evidence-Based Comparison
Gaviscon Infant and feed thickeners both reduce visible reflux. The evidence for choosing one over the other is thinner than you'd expect.
Probiotics for Baby Reflux: What the Studies Really Show
L. reuteri and B. infantis are popular for baby reflux, but the evidence is more limited than the marketing suggests. Here's what the studies actually found.
Room Temperature and SIDS: What the Numbers Say
Overheating is an independent SIDS risk factor. Here's the optimal temperature range, TOG ratings explained, and a clothing guide for every temp.
Safe Sleep Angles: What's Evidence-Based
The AAP guidelines on sleep angles, the real risk of inclined sleepers, what the reflux research shows, and the 10-15° safe window explained.