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
Pregnancy Guide | The Third Trimester
Congratulations! You’ve made it through the first and second trimesters of pregnancy, and now it’s the home stretch! Although you’re in the final three months of pregnancy, there’s still quite a lot going on. Read on to find out what pregnancy third trimester symptoms are common and what to-dos should be top of mind as you […]
30 Apr 2020
7 min read
Pregnancy Guide | The Second Trimester
The second trimester of pregnancy, you’ll be happy to hear, is often the most comfortable trimester of the three for many women. You’ll begin looking and feeling more pregnant and will most likely experience an increase in your energy levels – along with the disappearance of certain early pregnancy symptoms. Yay! Let’s dig into what […]
16 Apr 2020
5 min read
How to Introduce a New Sibling
Going from one child to two can be chaotic for even the most easygoing parents. As difficult as juggling multiple kids can be, the transition can be far more jarring for your older child without careful planning and preparation. Whether your big sibling-to-be is two or ten years old, the family dynamic he’s always known […]
10 Apr 2020
5 min read
Pregnancy Guide | The First Trimester
The first weeks of pregnancy are a roller coaster ride of emotions, filled with joy and excitement along with stress and discomfort as you begin to experience some first symptoms of pregnancy. But not to fear, because we’ve got you covered on what types of symptoms are most common during the first trimester and what […]
1 Apr 2020
7 min read
Easy Three-Cheese Broccoli Pizza
Do you celebrate all of the little holidays with your little one(s)? @lunchesandlittles here, and while we aren’t Irish, that doesn’t stop us from enjoying a little extra fun for St. Patrick’s Day! Our kiddos love these little holidays- even if we just do simple things like pack lunch boxes full of green foods, set […]
14 Mar 2020
4 min read
How to Choose the Right Baby Gate
Once your baby starts exploring the world on his or her own – look out! While this new level of independence is an exciting time for both you and your baby, it can certainly increase stress levels as you watch your little one wander near stairs and other potentially hazardous places. Baby gates offer a […]
12 Mar 2020
4 min read