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
5 Tips to Consider When Buying a UV Sterilizer for Your Baby
What’s all the hype about UV light? It seems like every brand is hopping on the sterilizing trend, but it’s time to come clean — not all UV devices are made equal. That’s right, the best ones (like the two offered by Munchkin) are backed by independent labs, have the highest safety standards, and use […]
30 Jan 2021
5 min read
Easy Ways to Get Organized for the New Year
Brica® Out-N-About™ Trunk Organizer & Changing Station This has been a topsy-turvy year to say the least, so here’s an idea in the spirit of 2020: why not start tackling some doable resolutions before New Year’s Day? Since many of us are still hunkered down for the foreseeable future, here are some quick, achievable ideas […]
22 Dec 2020
5 min read
Thoughtful Ways to Teach Kids About Gratitude
Thanksgiving season is finally here. As we reflect on how strange and relentless the year has been, we can’t help but think of gratitude a little differently these days. Specifically, how do we cultivate a sense of gratitude in younger kids, and how do we renew it for kids who feel like they missed out […]
6 Nov 2020
6 min read
Help Baby Adjust to the November Time Change
Warning: disoriented days ahead. Just when you thought your sleepless nights were behind you, along comes the dreaded November time change to disrupt baby’s routine (the one you worked so hard to achieve!). If you already have an early riser on your hands, the thought of waking up at 4am might be more than you […]
16 Oct 2020
4 min read
Celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with Milkmakers®
August is a significant month in the breastfeeding community. Not only is it officially Breastfeeding Awareness Month, but the first seven days are embraced by more than 120 countries as an annual celebration known as World Breastfeeding Week. For new moms, few topics spark more questions, conversations, confusion and angst than infant nutrition and feeding. […]
2 Aug 2020
4 min read
Destination Home: Easy Ideas for Summer Fun
Nothing channels childhood memories faster than a carefree summer afternoon. With travel and camps off the table this year, the summer of 2020 feels especially poignant as we find ourselves yearning for the nostalgic comfort of summers past. From simple pleasures like outdoor water play to creating a staycation in the yard, read on for […]
20 Jul 2020
3 min read