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
When & How to Introduce Solid Foods to Your Baby
Getting ready to introduce your baby to solid food? This is an exciting time for both you and your baby, but it can also be a bit confusing! What are the best baby solid foods to start? Do you start with rice? Oatmeal? And how do you introduce these new foods? Find out what […]
9 Mar 2020
5 min read
How to Practice Self-Care During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a beautiful, introspective journey filled with every emotion under the sun. You’re eating for two, moving for two, maybe even dreaming for two! It’s easy to get caught up in all things baby, but protecting your well-being is crucial for a healthy pregnancy, too. And while prenatal massages are downright blissful, self-care isn’t […]
7 Mar 2020
5 min read
Guide to Flying with Baby
Getting ready to hop on a flight for your family’s summer vacation with a little one in tow? We’re not gonna lie. Flying with a baby or toddler can be challenging. But if you’re well-prepared and have a bit of a plan for how to handle a few potential issues, you’ll be ready to roll […]
5 Mar 2020
4 min read
How to Master the On-the-Go Diaper Change
If you’ll be traveling with your baby for summer vacation (or at any other time throughout the year!), we bet one of your biggest concerns is how in the world you’re going to change a diaper without the perfect setup of your changing table at home – or without the luxury of access to those […]
4 Mar 2020
4 min read
Baby Travel Checklist
Once you’re settled into having a baby at home and are ready to get back into your regular routines, you’ll quickly discover that traveling with a baby in tow requires having a whole lot more stuff! While traveling with a baby can have its challenges, if you’re prepared and well-equipped, it can be a […]
24 Feb 2020
3 min read
Fact vs. Fiction on Co-sleeping with Baby
Co-sleeping is one topic that gets a lot of attention and is hotly debated at the same time. On the one hand, you’ll hear that it isn’t safe for your baby — and on the other, you’ll be told that it’s an important way to bond with your little one. What’s a parent to do? […]
20 Feb 2020
5 min read