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Parenting Tips

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

Parenting Tips
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How to Transition Your Baby from Bottle to Sippy Cup

Whether you have been solely bottle feeding or have been doing a combination of bottle feeding and breastfeeding, if it’s about time to transition from bottle to sippy cup, you may be wondering where to start.  Below are some top tips to help you with this transition, as well as some recommended sippy cups.  Weaning […]

22 Jan 2020

4 min read

Kid Friendly Meals
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5 Tips on Packing the Perfect Pre-K Lunch (and a Few Lunch Ideas)

With school back in session, it’s time to think about what to pack in your adorable preschooler’s lunch every day. We know it can be challenging to find healthy foods that your little one will eat but it doesn’t have to be stressful! Follow our tips below for how to pack a school lunch, as […]

20 Jan 2020

4 min read

Kid Friendly Meals
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New Year’s Resolution: Help Your Picky Eater!

It’s January, and for many of us that means setting goals and realigning with the best versions of ourselves (again). When it comes to embracing better habits, we can’t make New Year’s resolutions for our kids — if only! – but we can try to steer them in the right direction. If you have a […]

16 Jan 2020

5 min read

Kid Friendly Meals
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Kid-Friendly Rudolph Mini Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

Happy December! It’s @lunchesandlittles here, and we are so excited to be back on the Munchkin Blog today. Can you even believe that Christmas is almost here? This holiday season has been going by so fast, but don’t worry- there is still time for a festive meal or two, and we have a great recipe […]

20 Dec 2019

4 min read

Parenting Tips
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Fun Holiday Gift Ideas for Babies, Toddlers & Kids

The season of giving is officially here, complete with a to-do list that’s practically a mile long. If the thought of gift shopping has you feeling holi-dazed, you’re not alone! Lucky for you (and the little ones in your life), we’ve rounded up some of our favorite holiday gift ideas for the kids, babies and […]

26 Nov 2019

6 min read

Parenting Tips
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The Best Holiday Gift Ideas for Every Type of Mom

With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s time to start shopping and finding special gifts for all of the loved ones on your list. If you have a new mom or a soon-to-be mom in your life, get a head start with our list of the best gifts for moms for Christmas. Featuring holiday gift ideas […]

26 Nov 2019

4 min read

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