Articles By:
Candida Jagger
I'm going to show you how to brush a baby's gums using a wet washcloth, gauze, or a finger toothbrush. Plus how to brush baby teeth yourself, how to help your toddler do it, what I've learned about when to start brushing baby's teeth & gums, issues regarding fluoride toothpaste, and what to do when your baby doesn't like teeth brushing.
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.
We have a small front porch, but it gets a good breeze and provides a nice place for the baby and dogs to play outside. Outdoor living spaces are important to me. Our front porch is the first place I decided to tackle with a makeover! See how I turned our small boring porch into a cabana-like space with porch curtains and more.
See the 2 pull-behind motorcycle trailers that we've used for our dogs. One is a basic luggage trailer for motorcycling that we used for 1 large dog. The other is a motorcycle luggage trailer with air ride suspension that accommodates 2 large dogs. Here's how we how we created our own custom dog motorcycle trailer so we could take our dogs on the road with us!
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.
I wanted to create a HAPPY laundry room! My new laundry room is 5'x9.5', has a great washer/dryer configuration, lots of storage for cleaning items, a place to hang freshly laundered clothes, a big table to fold clothes, and music! See before & after photos, plus details of how we tackled our DIY laundry room makeover.
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?
