Raise with Care:
A Parenting Blog
Raise with Care:
A Parenting Blog
Feeding Schedule With Solids and Formula: Bottle Guide
Balancing bottles and solid foods does not require a strict timetable. A feeding schedule with solids and formula should gradually add meals around your baby’s usual milk feeds. Breastmilk or infant formula remains your baby’s primary source of nutrition throughout the first year, while solid foods provide additional nutrients and help build eating skills. Most […]
4 Aug 2026
14 min read
Milk Alternatives for Toddlers
Alternative types of milk drinks from grains and nuts have been taking up more and more shelf space in supermarkets. While soy and almond used to be the dominate plant-based milks, now you can find cashew, hazelnut, coconut, oat, and more! These plant milks are tasty but are not always nutritionally adequate substitutes for dairy […]
11 Dec 2017
2 min read
You Are Enough, Mom: 3 Truths Every New Mom Needs to Hear
Milksharing, supplementing, sleep training, co-sleeping, elimination communication, potty training…conflicting information comes at you fast as a new parent. It can be hard to know what’s best for baby. And often, as a new mom, you feel like you’re failing if things don’t go as planned. But what if we changed the narrative around being a […]
3 Dec 2017
2 min read
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (with a Boost!)
Brightly lit houses and a chill in the air make me crave peppermint–and these chocolatey, peppermint cookies are the perfect holiday treat! Ingredients 1 package of Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Milkmakers IT’S A MIX! 4 Tbsp. of water 1/4 Cup of cocoa powder 5 candy canes, crushed Parchment paper Directions Follow the directions on the back of […]
29 Nov 2017
1 min read
To Baby Food Pouch or Not?
The current trend of baby food pouches promise parents clean and convenient options for food on the go, especially for picky eaters. Many pouch brands are shelf-stable, so it’s a super easy option for busy families. There are some things to keep in mind as you decide if they are a good choice for your […]
21 Nov 2017
2 min read
7 Things To Do While Breastfeeding
Stuck under a cluster feeding baby or hooked up to your pump for the next session? Here’s an easy list of things you can do while parked on the couch. Order your groceries Services like Amazon Fresh allow you to shop online, then deliver your groceries right to your door. Or there’s Instacart, which sends an independent […]
9 Nov 2017
3 min read
6 Easy Steps to Perfect Holiday Family Photos
Ahhh the family photo. Immortalized on our walls for all to see, and (more importantly) coveted by all our friends and relatives on our annual holiday greeting cards. Mothers romanticize them, Fathers dread them, and kids run wild with the spirit of freshly released banshees. In truth, we all know that family photo day can […]
3 Nov 2017
4 min read