Raise with Care:
A Parenting Blog
Raise with Care:
A Parenting Blog

Can Babies Drink Cold Formula? What Parents Should Know
Yes, most healthy, full-term babies can drink cold formula if you prepare and store it safely. Formula does not need to be warmed before feeding. The CDC recommends extra preparation precautions for babies younger than two months, born prematurely, or with a weakened immune system. These precautions include preparing powdered formula with very hot water […]
2 Nov 2026
5 min read

Back to School: Kids Breakfast and Lunch Ideas
Summer is coming to a swift end (say it isn’t so!) and that means one thing: It’s back to school time! Which also means it’s back to school meal making routines. We know transitions can be tough, especially if it’s your child’s first year in school. We’re here to make it a little easier for […]
18 Jan 2024
2 min read

Sweet Cajun Sausage and Potatoes Recipe
Hi Munchkin Blog readers! @lunchesandlittles here! It’s been a few months, but I am back with another recipe to share and I am super excited to be doing so. Last time I shared it was summertime and now here we are with school days now in full swing. Sometimes I seriously cannot believe how fast […]
18 Jan 2024
5 min read

Do’s and Don’ts: How to Support Breastfeeding Moms
Women supporting women. It’s a beautiful thing to see in any context, but especially when it comes to motherhood, which often feels fraught from the start. Breastfeeding, formula feeding, how to handle career post-kids—every choice a mother makes is highly personal, and for some inexplicable reason, hotly debated by everyone and (ahem!) their mother. The […]
4 Jan 2024
3 min read

The Best Bath Toys to Maximize Learning
You already know that play is an integral part of early childhood learning and development. Add in some water and carefully selected toys, and bath time becomes a clean slate for engaging little minds through play! Check out some of our favorite bath toys that squeeze out extra fun and learning in the tub. […]
11 May 2021
4 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 […]
29 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