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

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

Thoughtful Ways to Teach Kids About Gratitude
Thanksgiving season is finally here. As we reflect on how strange and relentless the year has been, we can’t help but think of gratitude a little differently these days. Specifically, how do we cultivate a sense of gratitude in younger kids, and how do we renew it for kids who feel like they missed out […]
6 Nov 2020
6 min read
Help Baby Adjust to the November Time Change
Warning: disoriented days ahead. Just when you thought your sleepless nights were behind you, along comes the dreaded November time change to disrupt baby’s routine (the one you worked so hard to achieve!). If you already have an early riser on your hands, the thought of waking up at 4am might be more than you […]
16 Oct 2020
4 min read