Articles By:
Candida Jagger
See the most important things I've learned after flying solo with an infant for the first time -- 16 things I would do differently if I could do it all over again! My tips for flying with a toddler in a car seat (after scoring an extra seat) + Tips flying with a toddler on your lap (if they're under age 2 and the flight is full).
My review of the Step 2 Whisper ride on push car with pros & cons. I use it as a stroller a lot -- it keeps my toddler contained & entertained if we have to wait in line somewhere. I also use it in our yard a lot -- as a way to get him outside when I don’t want him getting down and dirty (like when I'm doing yard work).
I bought a Keekaroo Height Right high chair after researching the Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair. The Keekaroo is a great substitute for the Stokke high chair because your baby cannot outgrow a Keekaroo high chair... and it's much more affordable! We like the look & sturdiness of the Keekaroo. See all the other reasons we love our Keekaroo.
I'm in the process of preparing for my baby's first plane ride. See everything that we're packing, how I plan to handle the layovers and connecting flights with a baby, some handy gadgets & travel necessities I've discovered and will be using on this trip, plus tips for other new moms who will be flying with a baby soon.
My baby really likes his Fisher Price Crawl Around Car! It keeps him busy for 15-20 minutes at a time. This is a Smart Stages Crawl Around Car with 3 levels of activity -- so it will grow with your baby. Here's our video review of the Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Crawl Around Car with our favorite features... and 1 negative.
My baby is 1 year old - so he can finally ride in a forward facing car seat. We chose the Britax convertible car seat because of its high safety rating. Traveling with a toddler in the car soon? Here are my best baby travel tips for your next road trip with a toddler -- from kid friendly DVD movies to the best snacks & sippy cups for toddler car trips.
We were faced with the dilemma of getting newborn vaccines in the hospital after delivery. And the CDC's immunization schedule recommends 6 vaccinations at 2 months. I've done my research and decided to follow an alternative vaccine schedule instead. See why. Are you following a delayed vaccine schedule too?
I had plans to make my own baby food once I started introducing solid foods. But I decided to try Baby Led Weaning instead - and now I can’t imagine introducing solid foods any other way! Here are the benefits of BLW, the best baby led weaning foods to start with, and my tips for moms before starting baby led weaning.
I've been practicing Elimination Communication potty training since my baby was 13 weeks. He's almost 1 now. We're still committed to becoming diaper free. See how I'm encouraging my baby to go potty, What my baby's potty signals are, What my baby's diaper-free times are like, and benefits & challenges of EC -- in my opinion.
