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
How to Clean & Sterilize Pacifiers Safely
As a new parent, one of your top priorities is keeping your precious little one safe and healthy. In addition to practicing good hand hygiene and cleaning high-touch surfaces, such as tables, countertops and doorknobs, it’s important to clean and sterilize baby items including pacifiers, bottles and toys. If you have questions running through your […]
12 Jun 2020
4 min read
7 Quiet Indoor Activities For Kids That Will Hold Their Attention
As parents, we all have days when our kids are overtired, cranky or just in an off-mood (and, if we’re being honest, we can say the same about ourselves!). Quiet time activities are perfect for getting everyone to regroup during these instances. Top Quiet Time Activities for Kids Check out the 7 quiet time activities […]
8 Jun 2020
3 min read
The Science Behind the Munchkin 59S Mini and Nursery Sterilizers
59S Nursery Sterilizer – $130 With increasing concerns about children’s exposure to bacteria, germs and viruses, parents want better ways to protect their babies from resulting sickness. Sanitizing your baby’s frequently used items is a great way to do this but can be time-consuming and difficult to do at home – and the process often […]
4 Jun 2020
3 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