StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast

A Solid Start: Allergies and First Foods

May 04, 2026

Today’s Guests: Dr. Zachary Rubin & Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Shane McAnally. Some of the most meaningful parenting moments happen during mealtime - from those quiet early feedings of formula or breastmilk to the hilarious (and often messy) introduction of solid foods. But alongside those memories comes a steady stream of questions: What should my baby be eating? When is the right time to introduce new foods? How do I handle allergies? In the final episode of our three-part feeding s...

Formula Feeding: The Data, The Science, and The Real-Life Decisions

April 20, 2026

When it comes to feeding your newborn, the hardest thing to find isn’t opinions…it’s facts. In Part 2 of our special three-part series on feeding, StrollerCoaster goes deeper into the science and data behind infant formula, cutting through the noise to give parents real, evidence-based information they can trust. Host Lynn Smith is joined by two experts with complementary perspectives. Dr. Cynthia Barber, a biochemist and leader in infant nutrition innovation, breaks down what formula actua...

Formula? Breastmilk? Both? There’s No Wrong Answer.

April 09, 2026

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 w...