At Cup of Jo, we wholeheartedly consider that, on the subject of infants, “fed is greatest.” If breastfeeding, method, or a mix works greatest for you and your child, then go for it! (Personally, I did a combination.) So, we had been all ears when our Seattle-based partnerships director, Maureen, advised us about Bobbie, an natural child method, and why it’s the correct selection for her household…
Joanna: How did you determine that method was the correct name for your loved ones?
Maureen: “Our daughter, Willa, was two years outdated when our son, Conrad, was born. When he was a few weeks outdated, I used to be pumping on the couch, and Willa was operating round, begging me to play together with her. I advised her, ‘I can’t, honey, I’ve to pump.’ I hated having to continuously say no to spending time together with her, particularly when she was already adjusting to the large change of getting a brand new brother. What I wanted was two free arms for each my kids; as a substitute, I used to be caught to the breast pump. Out of the blue, the pliability that method would give again to my household grew to become so clear.”
How did you select a method?
“I requested mates for suggestions, they usually talked about Bobbie’s Unique Method. My pal beloved how light it was for her child to digest, and their subscription service minimize out last-minute journeys to the grocery retailer. What additionally made me be ok with selecting Bobbie was their comparability chart. It reveals what elements are included and excluded from all of their formulation — Natural Unique, Natural Mild, Entire Milk, and the brand new Natural Entire Milk — in addition to how they stack as much as different manufacturers. I selected their Natural Unique Method, and Conrad took to it straight away.”
What did you want about their particular formulation?
“To begin with, I like Bobbie’s story of two mothers eager to create an natural method 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 formulation stuffed with vitamins — they’re 100% lactose and don’t have any hormones, corn syrup, soy, palm oil, or different elements which are widespread allergens. Their method additionally consists of iron and vitamin D, so I don’t want to provide separate dietary supplements to my sonc.”
I like an organization run by mothers!
“It’s wonderful how so dedicated they’re to their prospects. My mates had been utilizing Bobbie method through the 2022 method scarcity, and seeing empty cabinets on the shops felt so scary. However the crew at Bobbies reached out to all their subscription prospects and mentioned, ‘We are going to handle you. You’ll not run out of method.’ My mates by no means did.”
Parenting will be so emotional. How did you are feeling about switching from breastfeeding to method feeding?
“Some mothers really feel related to their infants by means of breastfeeding, however that wasn’t the case for me. Having the ability to STOP spending time pumping, washing pump components, and scheduling my day round feeding occasions was so releasing 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 Natural Unique Method, however I’ve additionally heard nice issues about their new Natural Entire Milk Method. It’s their closest to breastmilk recipe and the one USDA Natural entire milk toddler method manufactured within the U.S. My pal simply had a C-section at 35 weeks. She texted me for method suggestions since her milk hadn’t are available, and, with out hesitation, I really helpful this one to her. I’d have used it with Conrad if it had been accessible once we had been first beginning on method.”
Thanks a lot, Maureen (and Conrad)! Should you’d prefer to see, right here’s Bobbie’s comparability chart. And sending like to all of the great dad and mom on the market. No matter you are feeling is greatest for your loved ones, we help you! As a Cup of Jo reader as soon as mentioned, “Bless you, new mothers. Should you’re making an attempt, you’re doing an incredible job.” xoxo
Bonus for all readers: Bobbie is providing 15% off all of their method subscriptions with code CUPOFJO15, good by means of July twenty eighth. See all of their formulation right here.
P.S. “Why method feeding was greatest for us” and 10 stunning parenting ideas.
(Photographs 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.)