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Candida Jagger

I’m a new mom. I work from home and I write — mostly about my outdoor adventures, DIY projects, newly discovered products, and helpful tips as a first-time mom. I also like to share details about the alternative choices I’m exploring as I enjoy this journey called motherhood. My family includes a toddler, 2 stepchildren, 1 dog, 1 cat, and a wonderful husband. My pre-pregnancy life was full of freedom and adventure, so I have a fresh new perspective when it comes to walking away from a career to become a full time stay-at-home Mama.

I believe these 20 or so items are a well rounded assortment of baby items that make the most sense to take with you wherever baby goes - while keeping it minimal.

A first time mom's top 10 must-have baby items. Wondering which baby things you'll REALLY need & What to put on the baby registry? These will be used almost daily!

The cheapest & easiest way to make a reliable WiFi baby monitor is to combine the Cloud Baby Monitor app ($3.99) with 2 or more Apple devices you already own! See how...

Pros & cons of the Quinny Buzz Xtra stroller from a new mom's perspective. See the really cool features that I love about this Quinny baby stroller + A few things I don't love.

Reading to babies from birth is important. By 3 months my baby was fully engaged while reading books. I built my baby's reading library with free baby books!

Every mom needs a baby activity center of some kind. I received the Oball Bounce O Bunch Activity Center as a baby shower gift. This baby exersaucer ROCKS! Here's why.

When my baby boy was 13 weeks old, we started Elimination Communication. It's a simpler way to do baby potty training which focuses on being diaper free at a younger age.