StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast

About StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast

Does everyone you know give you different parenting advice? Are you overwhelmed trying to find the most credible sources for innovative parenting tips? Let us do that! StrollerCoaster is a podcast for parents that allows you to sit down with childhood development experts and parents from around the world who are answering your biggest parenting questions and providing solutions you can actually use. Created by Munchkin Inc. (The Most Loved Baby Lifestyle Brand in the World) and hosted by CNN and NBC news anchor Lynn Smith, we cover topics from social emotional learning, to feeding your kids, to understanding your own parenting experiences, and so much more. Plus, we even have a podcast for kids! StrollerCoaster StoryTime is a short-form podcast with a modern take on your favorite children's stories. It's full of surprises, cool sound effects and unexpected twists and turns, and you can find these episodes right here in the StrollerCoaster feed. So, whether you’re a parent to be, or a parent of three, hop on board the StrollerCoaster, because raising little humans can be quite a ride.

Publisher

Munchkin Inc.

Category

kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Apr 2021

Latest episode

4 May 2026

Latest episodes

3 of 72 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   4 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   A Solid Start: Allergies and First Foods

   Host Lynn Smith interviews pediatrician Dr. Zachary Rubin and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Shane McAnally about navigating baby's first foods and allergies, offering practical guidance and personal stories.

2. 

   20 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

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

   Host Lynn Smith interviews biochemist Dr. Cynthia Barber and economist Emily Oster about the science and data behind infant formula, empowering parents with evidence-based feeding decisions.

3. 

   9 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

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

   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. Dr. Christie del Castillo-Hegyi / FB / IG / YT / In 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. Nona Willis Aronowitz IG / X 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. You can find all your favorite Munchkin products, including our new infant formula Nurture 10 Blend at https://www.munchkin.com Follow Munchkin on Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest / TikTok Trees for the Future - www.trees.org 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.

Inside a recent episode

A Solid Start: Allergies and First Foods

Published 4 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And that's a big buzzword that people think about. But formula is carefully engineered to make sure that it is... mimicking breast milk from the standpoint of the macronutrients and supporting growth. And so when people talk about the differences, some people will say, oh, it's fake. […]

Who has been a guest on StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Zachary Rubin
• Shane McAnally
• Mona Amin
• Emily Johnston
• Dr Laurie Santos

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

28,799,725

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

163 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 77 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

73

Social presence

97

YouTube

86

Engagement

67

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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