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BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT IDEAS FOR 3-YEAR OLD GIRLS

Best Christmas Gift Ideas for 5-Year Old Girls

6 Things to Know About Disneyland Reopening in 2021

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How to Fight Morning Sickness in the First Trimester

How to Get Your Baby to Sleep While Traveling

How to Survive A Long Flight With a Newborn (Alone)

Tips to Deal with Two-Year-Old Tantrums

August 19, 2019

Life Hacks for Surviving the Terrible Twos Let’s face it, while the apple of our eye, most 2-year olds can act like little jerks from time to time to the point that they have their own trending hashtag on Twitter. It can be super devastating, jarring, mind-blowing to see your sweet cherubic baby morph into a meltdown monster. The good news is that according to Dr. Jay Hoecker at the Mayo Clinic, there is a scientific reason for two-year-old tantrums: “Two-year-olds are struggling with their reliance on their parents and their desire for independence. They're eager to do things on their own, but they're beginning to discover that they're expected to follow certain rules. The ... read more

How to Survive A Long Flight With a Newborn (Alone)

July 28, 2019

When my daughter was born, I was already living in California and my husband was finishing up a project in New York. He came to visit several times over the first few months, but when she was around 7 weeks old, I decided to take her to New York for my last few weeks of maternity leave. I was completely alone and had never traveled with a child before – let alone an infant! I usually like a challenge, but I was a bit terrified at the prospect. Here are the most important things I learned: Getting To and Through The Airport Here’s where having the most strategic luggage pays off big time. If you can make it was one big suitcase and a baby bag, you should be golden. Pack your and baby’s ... read more

5 Things to Do The Last Month Of Your Pregnancy

July 28, 2019

Moms! If you are reading this post, you are ALMOST there! The finish line is in sight, and your life is about to miraculously change for the better forever. Now for the real talk – When is this damn baby planning to come out!? Side note, this site comes in really handy towards the end of trimester three - www.haveyouhadthatbabyyet.com The last few weeks of pregnancy can be filled with excitement and anticipation, but also a lot of bloating, back pain and general over-it-ness. I, like most other first time moms, started wondering if maybe the baby will “come a little early” around 38 weeks or so. Well. Nope. Not for me. Both my kids were born at almost a week late!  This blog ... read more

5 Ways To Boost Your Milk Supply Fast

March 3, 2019

Most moms will experience challenges or a dip in milk production at a few crucial times, including growth spurts, mom returning to work and mental leaps.  This post is dedicated to helping Moms of newborns increase milk production. There are some simple ways to boost your milk supply fast to make sure your baby is getting all the nutrition they need. If your baby is only a few weeks old, your body may still be getting into rhythm and figuring out how much milk it needs to feed your baby. Since the amount of milk each baby needs is different, the first few weeks is a trial and error for mother nature as your body and baby learn from each other. If you are a new Mom trying to ... read more

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Hi! I'm Steph. I live in Southern California with my husband and two daughters where we juggle two careers and two kiddos. I look forward to sharing all the wacky crazy experiences (and hopefully some insights!) that we've learned along the way. More here! https://diapersandcocktails.com/about/

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