At Cup of Jo, we wholeheartedly consider that, with regards to infants, “fed is finest.” If breastfeeding, components, or a mixture works finest for you and your child, then go for it! (Personally, I did a mixture.) So, we have been all ears when our Seattle-based partnerships director, Maureen, instructed us about Bobbie, an natural child components, and why it’s the proper alternative for her household…
Joanna: How did you resolve that components was the proper name for your loved ones?
Maureen: “Our daughter, Willa, was two years previous when our son, Conrad, was born. When he was a few weeks previous, I used to be pumping on the couch, and Willa was operating round, begging me to play together with her. I instructed her, ‘I can’t, honey, I’ve to pump.’ I hated having to consistently say no to spending time together with her, particularly when she was already adjusting to the massive change of getting a brand new brother. What I wanted was two free fingers for each my kids; as an alternative, I used to be caught to the breast pump. Abruptly, the pliability that components would give again to my household turned so clear.”
How did you select a components?
“I requested buddies for suggestions, they usually talked about Bobbie’s Original Formula. My pal cherished how light it was for her child to digest, and their subscription service reduce out last-minute journeys to the grocery retailer. What additionally made me be ok with selecting Bobbie was their comparison chart. It reveals what elements are included and excluded from all of their formulation — Organic Original, Organic Gentle, Whole Milk, and the brand new Organic Whole Milk — in addition to how they stack as much as different manufacturers. I selected their Organic Original Formula, and Conrad took to it straight away.”
What did you want about their particular formulation?
“To begin with, I really like Bobbie’s story of two mothers eager to create an natural components that’s modeled after breastmilk, in addition to an organization that helps dad and mom’ feeding journeys with out judgement. What they ended up making is a spread of formulas full of nutrients — they’re 100% lactose and don’t have any hormones, corn syrup, soy, palm oil, or different elements which might be widespread allergens. Their components additionally consists of iron and vitamin D, so I don’t want to present separate dietary supplements to my sonc.”
I really like an organization run by mothers!
“It’s superb how so dedicated they’re to their prospects. My buddies have been utilizing Bobbie components throughout the 2022 components scarcity, and seeing empty cabinets on the shops felt so scary. However the staff at Bobbies reached out to all their subscription prospects and stated, ‘We are going to care for you. You’ll not run out of components.’ My buddies by no means did.”
Parenting may be so emotional. How did you are feeling about switching from breastfeeding to components feeding?
“Some mothers really feel related to their infants by means of breastfeeding, however that wasn’t the case for me. With the ability to STOP spending time pumping, washing pump components, and scheduling my day round feeding occasions was so liberating and good for my psychological well being. I instantly felt extra like myself, which helped me be extra current with my household.”
Would you suggest Bobbie to your mates?
“I have already got! I swear by their Organic Original Formula, however I’ve additionally heard nice issues about their new Organic Whole Milk Formula. It’s their closest to breastmilk recipe and the one USDA Natural entire milk toddler components manufactured within the U.S. My pal simply had a C-section at 35 weeks. She texted me for components suggestions since her milk hadn’t are available in, and, with out hesitation, I beneficial this one to her. I’d have used it with Conrad if it had been obtainable after we have been first beginning on components.”
Thanks a lot, Maureen (and Conrad)! Should you’d wish to see, right here’s Bobbie’s comparison chart. And sending like to all of the great dad and mom on the market. No matter you are feeling is finest for your loved ones, we help you! As a Cup of Jo reader as soon as stated, “Bless you, new mothers. Should you’re making an attempt, you’re doing an awesome job.” xoxo
Bonus for all readers: Bobbie is providing 15% off all of their components subscriptions with code CUPOFJO15, good by means of July twenty eighth. See all of their formulas here.
P.S. “Why formula feeding was best for us” and 10 surprising parenting tips.
(Pictures by Alla Polyakova. This submit is sponsored by Bobbie, a parent-founded firm we love. Thanks for supporting the manufacturers that help Cup of Jo.)
