The Baby Manual

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  605 - Diapers, Your Way 29.07.2026 42Min.

  Do you want to make more sustainable diapering choices without sacrificing convenience? Dr. Carole Keim sits down with entrepreneur and innovator Miki Agrawal, founder of HIRO Diapers, Thinx, and TUSHY, to discuss the environmental impact of disposable diapers, the science behind HIRO's fungi-powered diaper technology, elimination communication, and practical ways parents can reduce waste while caring for their babies. Just trying to survive with a newborn? Sign up for emails that will give you just a few sentences per week and help you troubleshoot what's going on until your baby turns 1: https://www.carolekeim.com/email-series Shop Dr. Keim’s must-have baby and toddler items: https://www.amazon.com/shop/drcarolekeim PRODUCTS I RECOMMEND TO MAKE LIFE EASIER: HIRO Diapers https://hirodiapers.com Miki Agrawal https://www.instagram.com/mikiagrawal The Baby Manual https://tinyurl.com/TheBabyManual Holistic Mama's Handbook https://tinyurl.com/HolisticMamasHandbook CONTACT DR. CAROLE KEIM Podcast Channel on YouTube: @drcarolekeim https://www.youtube.com/@drcarolekeim Website: http://www.CaroleKeim.com TikTok: @drkeim https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.keim Instagram: @drcarolekeim https://www.instagram.com/drcarolekeim #TheBabyManual #SustainableParenting #Diapers
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  604 - Potty Train your Newborn 15.07.2026 43Min.

  Do you want to learn how to potty train your newborn and cut down on your poopy diaper burden? Dr. Carole Keim and guest Andrea Olson, founder of Go Diaper Free, Tiny Undies, and Tiny Potty, discuss elimination communication and offer parents an encouraging look at an alternative approach to toileting. Just trying to survive with a newborn? Sign up for emails that will give you just a few sentences per week and help you troubleshoot what’s going on until your baby turns 1: https://www.carolekeim.com/email-series PRODUCTS I RECOMMEND TO MAKE LIFE EASIER: The Baby Manual https://tinyurl.com/TheBabyManual Holistic Mama’s Handbook https://tinyurl.com/HolisticMamasHandbook Andrea Olson’s Website: Go Diaper Free http://GoDiaperFree.com Tiny Undies http://TinyUndies.com CONTACT DR. CAROLE KEIM Dr. Carole Keim’s Amazon Store: https://a.co/d/09zkmYQA Podcast Channel on YouTube: @drcarolekeim https://www.youtube.com/@drcarolekeim Website: http://www.CaroleKeim.com TikTok: @drkeim https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.keim Instagram: @drcarolekeim https://www.instagram.com/drcarolekeim #TheBabyManual #babies #pottytraining
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  603 - Fed is Best for Newborns 01.07.2026 42Min.

  Bringing home a new baby comes with so many questions, and feeding is often at the top of the list. In this solo episode, Dr. Carole Keim walks parents through the basics of newborn feeding with a reassuring message: fed is best. She explains what to expect during the first days of life, including how small a newborn’s stomach really is, how breastfeeding develops over time, and why feeding can feel challenging in the beginning. Parents will learn about colostrum, milk production, feeding frequency, and how to recognize signs that their baby is getting enough to eat.
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  602 - OB, Midwife, or Doula? 17.06.2026 37Min.

  Dr. Carole Keim sits down with neurologist and Mama Bird founder Dr. Mika Gupta for an insightful conversation about baby brain development and the critical role nutrition plays from preconception through early childhood. As both a physician and a mom, Dr. Gupta draws on personal experience and explains the concept of the “first 1,000 days”. She explains why this window is so important for building a strong foundation for a child’s lifelong brain health. Together, Dr. Keim and Dr. Gupta explore how thoughtful nutritional choices can support mom and baby during this period of rapid growth and development.
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  601 - Vitamins for Brain Development with Dr. Gupta 03.06.2026 27Min.

  Dr. Carole Keim sits down with neurologist and Mama Bird founder Dr. Mika Gupta for an insightful conversation about baby brain development and the critical role nutrition plays from preconception through early childhood. As both a physician and a mom, Dr. Gupta draws on personal experience and explains the concept of the “first 1,000 days”. She explains why this window is so important for building a strong foundation for a child’s lifelong brain health. Together, Dr. Keim and Dr. Gupta explore how thoughtful nutritional choices can support mom and baby during this period of rapid growth and development.
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  511 - Family Medicine with Dr. David Tusek 03.12.2025 29Min.

  Dr. Carole Keim welcomes Dr. David Tusek, board-certified Family Physician and Founder of Cloud Medical, to the show to discuss early childhood development and the good habits that set children up for life. Dr. Tusek identifies the five pillars of health and discusses personalized and preventive childhood medicine with Dr. Keim. The conversation explores modern habits and their impact on children, the critical role of parents, and the idea of introducing a whole-person health framework into children’s growth to ensure emotional and physical well-being.
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  510 - Pediatric Cardiology with Dr. Tal Gospin MD 19.11.2025 27Min.

  Dr. Carole Keim welcomes pediatric cardiologist Dr. Tal Gospin, MD, to The Baby Manual to talk about what pediatric cardiology is and how it differs from adult cardiology. Dr. Gospin explains how much of pediatric cardiology is concerned with congenital heart disease, abnormalities people are born with. She watches for the shape of an infant’s heart and the sounds it makes, even in utero, and discusses exactly what she looks for with Dr. Keim. They explore fetal echocardiograms, infant heart function, and what parents can watch for in newborns to see if a pediatric cardiologist needs to be consulted.
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  509 - Pediatric Neurology with Dr. Justin Rosati, MD 05.11.2025 32Min.

  Dr. Carole Keim welcomes pediatric neurologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Rochester, Dr. Justin Rosati, MD, to the show to talk about pediatric neurology. They explore what he sees in children as a pediatric neurologist and what parents can look for. Dr. Keim and Dr. Rosati discuss febrile seizures, developmental delays, epilepsy, infantile spasms, and anything neurological that can affect babies and toddlers.
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  508 - Pediatric Rheumatology with Dr. Cristina Saez, MD 22.10.2025 23Min.

  Dr. Carole Keim welcomes Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatric Rheumatology Dr. Cristina Saez, MD, to The Baby Manual to discuss what rheumatology is and how pediatric rheumatology works. She studies and has training in autoimmune diseases, specifically ones affecting bones, muscles, joints, or multiple organ systems, in children.
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  507 - Neonatology with Dr. Geoff Binney MD MPH 08.10.2025 37Min.

  Dr. Carole Keim welcomes neonatologist and chair of pediatrics at Tufts Medical Center, Dr. Geoff Binney, MD, MPH, to The Baby Manual for a conversation about what expectant parents should know regarding newborn care and the NICU, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Drs. Keim and Binney discuss the age of viability for premature babies, advances in neonatology such as surfactant therapy for Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and the different levels of NICU care available depending on gestational age and medical needs.
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  506 - Dentistry with Dr. Ian Kott, DDS 24.09.2025 30Min.

  Dr. Carole Keim welcomes pediatric dentist Dr. Ian Kott, DDS, to The Baby Manual to talk about children’s oral hygiene, everything from brushing teeth to weaning kids off pacifiers. Dr. Kott explains when a child’s first dental visit should happen and what to expect from it, and gives tips on how to start brushing children’s teeth as soon as the teeth appear. Dr. Keim and Dr. Kott discuss cavity prevention, the importance of discouraging thumb sucking and pacifiers, and when to consider discontinuing bedtime bottle use.
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  505 - Dermatology with Dr. Teresa Wright, MD 10.09.2025 32Min.

  Dr. Carole Keim welcomes pediatric dermatologist Dr. Teresa Wright, MD, to the podcast to talk about baby skin care, birthmarks, eczema, and anything to watch out for with a baby’s skin that could potentially be dangerous. Dr. Wright works at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee and is also faculty at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She shares her journey into pediatric dermatology and explores all manner of common skin concerns, conditions, and questions regarding infants and their skin care with Dr. Keim, based on a wealth of experience and knowledge.
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  504 - Pulmonology with Dr. Jason Bronstein, MD 27.08.2025 30Min.

  Dr. Carole Keim welcomes Dr. Jason Bronstein, a pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, to The Baby Manual. Dr. Bronstein shares his journey from general pediatrics to specializing in childhood asthma, sleep apnea in children, and other pediatric breathing issues. He explains the types of cases referred to a pulmonologist, such as persistent chronic cough, difficulty breathing, or repeated respiratory infections. Dr. Keim and Dr. Bronstein discuss how conditions like asthma or congenital lung disorders are diagnosed, and Dr. Bronstein also highlights how environmental asthma triggers, such as smoke, mould, and allergens, can affect a child's lung health.
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  503 - Genetics with Dr. David Tegay, DO 13.08.2025 36Min.

  Dr. Carole Keim welcomes Dr. David Tegay, DO, to The Baby Manual to talk about genetics, the different types of testing and screening involved in genetics, and how it’s a key part of pediatric medicine. Dr. Tegay was in residency when he encountered a patient who required a consult from a clinical geneticist from Mount Sinai, and the experience fascinated him so much that he moved from his internal medicine residency to a fellowship in genetics. He discusses all aspects of his field with Dr. Keim.
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  502 - Endocrinology with Dr. Lauren Kanner, MD 30.07.2025 39Min.

  Dr. Carole Keim welcomes Dr. Lauren Kanner, MD, to The Baby Manual to discuss the wide-ranging field of pediatric endocrinology. Dr. Kanner is the Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, and she shares how she got into the specialty before discussing the conditions she treats. She offers information and insights into thyroid disorders, growth hormone deficiency, early and delayed puberty, and Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in children based on her knowledge and years of experience.
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  501 - Gastroenterology with Dr. Victoria Martin, MD, MPH 16.07.2025 32Min.

  Dr. Carole Keim talks with Dr. Victoria Martin, MD, MPH, a gastroenterologist, a specialist who focuses on everything related to the stomach and intestines in babies. Dr. Martin trained in pediatrics and became interested in what happens in baby intestines, especially early on, during training. She talks with Dr. Keim about things like blood in a baby’s stool, protein allergies, signs of food allergies in children, and what to look for at home for signs of intestinal distress. She differentiates between what might be cause for concern versus what is normal for infants regarding reflux, breastfeeding, constipation, and more.
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  410 - Apps and Electronics 02.04.2025 13Min.

  Dr. Carole Keim discusses baby apps and electronics in this episode, exploring what is helpful and what isn’t necessary. Dr. Keim says that not much is really needed in terms of electronics for babies. The things she recommends include baby trackers, baby monitors, white noise machines, Kindle for mom, and aromatherapy diffusers to aid with sleep. She details what each app or electronic item does and highlights specific brands and best use practices.
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  409 - Teething and Feeding 19.03.2025 18Min.

  Dr. Carole Keim talks all about teething and feeding needs for babies in this episode. Teething usually happens at around six months of age, but teeth can appear any time in the first 0 to 18 months of life. Dr. Keim shares all the best teething information to prepare new parents. She goes through everything from what to feed babies and when they start eating certain foods to high chairs, covering all the feeding needs.
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  408 - Health and Hygiene 05.03.2025 24Min.

  Dr. Carole Keim addresses health and hygiene products in this episode. She details which hygiene items are actually necessary for newborn babies and then explains medications to keep on hand for newborns. She also recommends some medications useful to have for babies over 6 months of age. With each item Dr. Keim offers insight and advice, as well as identifying certain popular products not actually required for babies.
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  407 - Out and About 19.02.2025 28Min.

  Dr. Carole Keim explores how to travel with your baby in this episode. What is best for going out and about or abroad with your baby? Dr. Keim starts right from the first trip of your baby’s life - going home from the hospital - and covers everything from safely riding in the car, diaper bag supplies, and longer-term travel necessities. There is a lot out there so Dr. Keim carefully narrows down all the products to highlight the most important items.