StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast

You just had a baby. You’ve got a million things running through your mind. But there’s one thing you have to do right away: feed your baby.

No matter how much you planned, it can feel stressful and overwhelming. That’s where StrollerCoaster comes in, with a special three-part series devoted to feeding.

In our first episode we start at the very beginning: Formula? Breastmilk? Both? While breastmilk is often recognized as the gold standard, we know every family’s journey is different - and we’re here to explore and support all feeding choices.

We’re joined by Dr. Christie del Castillo-Hegyi, an emergency physician, infant feeding expert, and co-founder of the “Fed Is Best” Foundation who shares evidence-based insights on newborn nutrition, the risks of insufficient feeding, and why flexibility and informed choice are critical for families.

Then, in our Parenting Story of the Day, Nona Willis Aronowitz, author of a New York Times opinion piece titled “The Secret to Marriage Equality is Formula,” explains how feeding choices can impact not just your baby, but your relationship with your partner as well.

Special thanks to Target for sponsoring this episode.

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Dr. Christie del Castillo-Hegyi is a board-certified emergency physician, infant feeding researcher, and Co-Founder of The Fed is Best Foundation which advocates for safe, informed newborn nutrition. After her own child experienced complications from insufficient breastfeeding, she dedicated her work to studying feeding-related risks such as jaundice, dehydration, and hypoglycemia.

She is a member of the Global Development Disability Research Collaborators and co-author of Fed Is Best: The Unintended Harms of the "Breast Is Best" Message and How to Find the Right Approach for You and Your Baby, which promotes a balanced, judgment-free, and evidence-based approach to feeding.

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Nona Willis Aronowitz is an author, editor, and speaker whose work explores gender, culture, and modern relationships. Her widely discussed New York Times opinion piece, “The Secret to Marriage Equality is Formula,” offers a fresh and personal perspective on how infant feeding choices can influence partnership dynamics and shared parenting responsibilities.

StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin Inc., the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.

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All information presented on this program is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment; nor should it replace the medical judgment of a licensed healthcare provider. It is the responsibility of a guardian to seek appropriate medical attention when they are concerned about their child. The views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not represent the views of Munchkin Inc., Munchkin Inc. affiliates or the production company.

“Feeding my baby” is one of the top search topics on Google. On this special bonus episode, we cover the milestone stages of feeding - from baby’s first moments to the toddler years - with Dr. Mona Amin, pediatrician, board certified lactation consultant and the founder of of PedsDocTalk.

Whether it’s breastfeeding, introducing solids or food allergies…it seems like every stage of feeding our kids comes with challenges and stress. Tune in as we explore all the common difficulties of each stage and offer great solutions! 
 
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Dr. Mona is a pediatrician, board certified lactation consultant, and the founder of PedsDocTalk, a global  platform with almost a million followers. A mom of two, her no-nonsense, “evidence-based” approach to child health has been featured in the New York Times, Parents Magazine and more.  

Dr. Mona has been a practicing pediatrician since 2015 and an IBCLC (Certified Lactation Consultant) since 2021. She attended UCLA for undergraduate training, attended ATSU-SOMA medical school to become a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed pediatric residency training at the Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital in Albany, New York.

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Samantha is having a great time at the beach building sandcastles with the shovels and seashells other kids have shared with her. But when they ask to borrow her shiny new red bucket, sharing doesn’t seem so fun. With the help of her mom, Samantha turns it around and discovers how a small act of kindness can have big rewards.

StoryTime is a refreshingly fun take on everyday moments from the lives of kids (and parents) told with humor and heart. Written in consultation with a leading childhood development expert, each story illustrates healthy ways to handle tricky situations. 

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Breastfeeding can be a loving and bonding experience for a new mom. It can also be an emotional journey fraught with misinformation, tons of questions, frustration and guilt. One thing’s for sure - it’s not talked about enough. 

In this SPECIAL episode, we normalize the conversation, and separate fact from fiction with Emily Johnston, a board-certified lactation consultant and doula, who has helped hundreds of moms successfully navigate the physical and emotional journey of breastfeeding. 

We’ll also tell you about Munchkin’s new Flow Nipple Shield + which lets moms see their milk flow while nursing for the first time in history!

Then for our Parenting Stories of the Day, Mirlo McAllister, a nurse and lactation consultant, introduces us to three moms who share their emotional and inspiring stories through this important stage of motherhood. 

Special thanks to Target for sponsoring this episode! https://www.target.com/c/nursing-feeding-baby/-/N-5xtl0   

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Emily Johnston
Emily Johnston is a high-risk perinatal registered nurse, an experienced postpartum and birth doula, an international board certified lactation consultant, but most importantly a mother. She works at a busy Los Angeles hospital and runs her own private practice serving families in the comfort of their own homes.

Mirlo McAlister
Mirlo McAlister is an experienced public health nurse and lactation consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Mirlo founded MGM Lactation to provide personal breastfeeding education and support to new mothers. 

StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin Inc., the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world. 

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SPECIAL GUEST! Dr. Laurie Santos, Yale professor and host of The Happiness Lab, gives us her sought-after advice for finding more joy in our lives. Parents will love her fresh take and practical insights for “finding the good” even in the most challenging parenting moments.
Then in our Parenting Story of the Day, you will hear from a mom of two who was searching for happiness – until she realized it was right in front of her. 
Special thanks to Walmart for sponsoring this episode! www.walmart.com 
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Dr. Santos is the Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University. Her course, Psychology and the Good Life, became Yale’s most popular course in its over 300 year history, and the online version – The Science of Well-Being on Coursera.org – has attracted more than 4 million learners.
A winner of numerous awards both for her science and teaching, Dr. Santos was recently voted as one of Popular Science Magazine’s “Brilliant 10” young minds and Time Magazine named her a “Leading Campus Celebrity.” Her podcast, The Happiness Lab, is a top-3 Apple podcast with over 100 million downloads since its launch.
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A mother of two and writer, Heather’s work has appeared in various publications including, The New York Times, Washington Post, Time Magazine, Slate, Parents, Literary Mama, Brain Child, Filter Free Parents, and more. She is the author of an award winning short film titled Tell-By Date and winner of Austin Film Festival’s Best Comedy TV Pilot for 2024.  
StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast is created by Munchkin Inc., the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world. 
You can find all your favorite Munchkin products at https://www.munchkin.com. Use the code STROLLERCOASTER15 for 15% off regular-price items! (expires 4/13/25) 
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