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The Baby Manual

Dr. Carole Keim MD

New babies are difficult. Don't you wish they came with a manual? Well, now there is one! Hosted by a pediatrician mom, The Baby Manual will help guide you through everything you actually need to know to take care of a baby. Whether this is your first baby or your fifth, I bet you’ll hear something helpful in here that you didn’t know. Enjoy The Baby Manual podcast, and enjoy your new baby!

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October 7 · 48 min
610 - Postpartum and Getting Back to Normal
What does “getting back to normal” actually look like after having a baby—and is six weeks really enough time to recover? Dr. Carole Keim talks with board-certified OB/GYN and integrative medicine physician Dr. Kate Hom about the realities of postpartum recovery, from hormonal changes and pelvic floor health to nutrition, birth trauma, and mental health. Learn why recovery often takes longer than six weeks and how the right support, movement, nutrition, and professional care can help mothers na
September 23 · 45 min
609 - Nanny, Au Pair, or Babysitter?
Wondering whether a babysitter, nanny, or au pair is the right childcare option for your family? Dr. Carole Keim shares what parents should know when bringing a caregiver into the home, from family boundaries and safe sleep to infant CPR and emergency preparedness. Guests Carson Wagner of Lifetime of Love Nannies and former au pair Marion Marcotte explain how professional nannies and au pairs work—and how to decide which type of support best fits your family. Just trying to survive with a newb
September 9 · 38 min
608 - Parenting Newborns with Jen Lumanlan
Is sleep training really the only way to help your baby sleep? Dr. Carole Keim welcomes Jen Lumanlan, host of the Your Parenting Mojo podcast and author of Parenting Beyond Power, to explore respectful parenting from the newborn period onward. Learn how understanding your baby’s needs—and your own—can help you build connection through crying, feeding, diaper changes, play, boundaries, co-regulation, and other everyday moments. Just trying to survive with a newborn? Sign up for emails that will
August 26 · 40 min
607 - Sleep Without Training
Is sleep training really the only way to help your baby sleep? Dr. Carole Keim sits down with internationally certified baby sleep consultant Camille Jaramis, founder of Ask Yawn, to explore what healthy sleep really looks like during the first two years of life. They discuss newborn sleep, the four-month sleep regression, wake windows, developmental leaps, and practical ways to support your baby's sleep without unnecessary pressure or unrealistic expectations. Just trying to survive with a ne
August 12 · 42 min
606 - Building Your Village
Can you build a support system even if you don't have family nearby? Raising a baby was never meant to be done alone. In this solo episode, pediatrician Dr. Carole Keim shares practical ways to build your own parenting village, from pregnancy through the newborn stage, with realistic strategies for finding support, protecting your mental health, and making life with a new baby more manageable. Just trying to survive with a newborn? Sign up for emails that will give you just a few sentences p
July 29 · 42 min
605 - Diapers, Your Way
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
July 15 · 43 min
604 - Potty Train your Newborn
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
July 1 · 42 min
603 - Fed is Best for Newborns
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 freque
June 17 · 37 min
602 - OB, Midwife, or Doula?
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
June 3 · 27 min
601 - Vitamins for Brain Development with Dr. Gupta
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
Dec 3, 2025 · 29 min
511 - Family Medicine with Dr. David Tusek
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 chil
Nov 19, 2025 · 27 min
510 - Pediatric Cardiology with Dr. Tal Gospin MD
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 fun
Nov 5, 2025 · 32 min
509 - Pediatric Neurology with Dr. Justin Rosati, MD
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.
Oct 22, 2025 · 23 min
508 - Pediatric Rheumatology with Dr. Cristina Saez, MD
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.
Oct 8, 2025 · 37 min
507 - Neonatology with Dr. Geoff Binney MD MPH
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
Sep 24, 2025 · 30 min
506 - Dentistry with Dr. Ian Kott, DDS
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 disconti
Sep 10, 2025 · 32 min
505 - Dermatology with Dr. Teresa Wright, MD
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 in
Aug 27, 2025 · 30 min
504 - Pulmonology with Dr. Jason Bronstein, MD
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
Aug 13, 2025 · 36 min
503 - Genetics with Dr. David Tegay, DO
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. Kei
Jul 30, 2025 · 39 min
502 - Endocrinology with Dr. Lauren Kanner, MD
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 b

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