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Dr. Sarah Chen, PhD
Medical Reviewer · Child Development Specialist
Sarah is a child development specialist with a doctorate in the field and many years of experience in early childhood research and university teaching. Her work focuses on cognitive development, sensory play, and how learning products support children from infancy through the early years. At Kiddopicks, she reviews articles touching on cognitive development, sensory toys, learning materials, and developmental milestones to make sure the claims we make align with current research.
★ Credentials
- PhD in Child Development
- Child Development Specialist
- Early Childhood Research Background
📚 Education
- PhD in Child Development
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
🎯 Expertise
- Cognitive development (6 months - 5 years)
- Sensory play and toys
- Learning materials and educational products
- Developmental milestones
- Age-appropriateness research
🤝 Memberships
- Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD)
- Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
- American Educational Research Association
Reviews by Dr. Sarah Chen
- Best Baby Clothing for Nursing in Public (2026): Tested for Real Moms
- Best Baby Foods for Nursing in Public (2026): Tested for Real Moms
- Best Affordable Baby Clothes (2026): Safe, Soft, Budget-Friendly Picks
- Best Affordable Baby Food Makers (2026): Blenders, Processors & Presses Tested
- Best Affordable Baby Food Storage (2026): Safe Picks Tested
- Best Affordable Bottle Warmers (2026): Safe Picks Tested 6 Months
- Best Affordable Baby Gifts & Keepsakes (2026): Safety First
- Best Affordable Maternity Clothes (2026): Tested Through Full Term
- Best Baby Clothes for 1 Year Olds (2026): Tested for 6 Months
- Best Baby Clothing for 2 Year Old Toddlers (2026): Tested
- Best Baby Clothing for 6 Month Olds (2026): Tested for Fit and Safety
- Best Baby Clothing for Baby Showers as Gifts (2026): Tested Picks
Articles
- Age-Appropriate Toys by Month for Babies (0-5 Years)
- Baby Clothing Essentials Checklist for New Parents (2026)
- Baby Clothing Safety Guide for New Parents (2026): What to Check
- Baby Clothing: What No One Tells You (birth - 36 months)
- Baby Foods Essentials Checklist for New Parents (2026)
- Baby Foods Safety Guide for New Parents (2026)
- Baby Foods: What No One Tells You (Ages Birth-36 Months)
- Baby Memory Book vs Handprint Kit: Which Keepsake Is Worth It (2026)
- Baby Memory Book vs Baby Handprint Kit: Which Is Better for 0-24m?
- BEABA Babycook vs NutriBullet Baby Comparison for 2026
- BEABA Babycook vs NutriBullet Baby: Which Is Better (2026)
- Baby Food Makers Safety Guide for New Parents (2026)