Raise with Care:
A Parenting Blog
Raise with Care:
A Parenting Blog
What Is Baby Formula Made Of? A Parent's Ingredient Guide
Baby formula is made of a milk base, most often cow’s milk, plus added fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and nutrients chosen to bring it closer to breastmilk.* The cow’s milk gets modified first, because on its own it is too hard for a newborn to digest. And every formula sold in the US has to […]
21 Jul 2026
11 min read
Essential Baby Travel Gear for a Summer Road Trip
With summertime comes family trips and, if this will be your first time traveling with a baby, you’ll definitely want to be prepared for the exciting journey ahead! Whether you’ll be taking a short trip or a long one, having some essential baby travel gear will make the entire experience less stressful and a whole […]
6 Aug 2019
3 min read
Breast Milk Storage: Do's & Don'ts
If you’ve been breastfeeding and are heading back to work or want to have bottles on hand for well-deserved days and evenings out, pumping enables you to conveniently stock up on breast milk. But, when it comes to storing breast milk, there are so many things to consider that the thought of it can be […]
2 Aug 2019
4 min read
Cool Playdate Idea: Host an Ice Cream Social!
Nothing says summer like a frozen treat on a sweltering hot day. July is officially National Ice Cream Month, and what better way to capture that sweet summer feeling than hosting an ice cream social? A party or play date with ice cream as its theme is about as cool as it gets for young […]
24 Jul 2019
3 min read
Hawaiian Sausage Kid-bobs Kebab Recipe
Hey Munchkin blog readers (and those visiting from our feed); @lunchesandlittles here again to share another recipe with you all, and this one is sooo easy, not to mention great for summertime. Now, when it comes to summer, the grill may just be your best friend! No, but seriously- cooking your meals up on a […]
13 Jul 2019
6 min read
The Best Gear for Family Picnics
I am a mom who believes in exploring the world with my kids. We love traveling as a family all over the United States. Once a year my husband and I take our kids on a big international family trip to explore new cultures and make memories. Let me tell you a playbook we’ve stolen […]
31 May 2019
3 min read
4 Useful Supplements to Increase Breast Milk Supply
My patients often ask me about the efficacy and safety of the supplements that claim to increase your milk supply. Do they really work? If you’re struggling with milk supply issues, the first step is to evaluate simple factors including latch evaluation, oral examination of the infant, frequency of feeding or pumping and thoroughness of […]
29 May 2019
5 min read