At Cup of Jo, we wholeheartedly imagine that, in the case of infants, “fed is greatest.” If breastfeeding, components, or a mix works greatest 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, advised us about Bobbie, an natural child components, and why it’s the precise alternative for her household…
Joanna: How did you resolve that components was the precise 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Maureen: “Our daughter, Willa, was two years outdated when our son, Conrad, was born. When he was a few weeks outdated, I used to be pumping on the couch, and Willa was working round, begging me to play together with her. I advised her, ‘I can’t, honey, I’ve to pump.’ I hated having to always 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 fingers for each my kids; as a substitute, I used to be caught to the breast pump. Out of the blue, the pliability that components would give again to my household turned so clear.”
How did you select a components?
“I requested mates for suggestions, and so they talked about Bobbie’s Authentic Method. My pal beloved how mild it was for her child to digest, and their subscription service lower out last-minute journeys to the grocery retailer. What additionally made me be ok with selecting Bobbie was their comparability chart. It reveals what substances are included and excluded from all of their formulation — Natural Authentic, 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 Authentic Method, and Conrad took to it immediately.”
What did you want about their particular formulation?
“To begin with, I like Bobbie’s story of two mothers desirous to create an natural components that’s modeled after breastmilk, in addition to an organization that helps mother and father’ feeding journeys with out judgement. What they ended up making is a variety of formulation filled with vitamins — they’re 100% lactose and don’t have any hormones, corn syrup, soy, palm oil, or different substances which can be frequent allergens. Their components additionally contains iron and vitamin D, so I don’t want to offer separate dietary supplements to my sonc.”
I like an organization run by mothers!
“It’s wonderful how so dedicated they’re to their clients. My mates have been utilizing Bobbie components throughout the 2022 components scarcity, and seeing empty cabinets on the shops felt so scary. However the workforce at Bobbies reached out to all their subscription clients and stated, ‘We’ll care for you. You’ll not run out of components.’ My mates by no means did.”
Parenting might be so emotional. How did you’re feeling about switching from breastfeeding to components feeding?
“Some mothers really feel linked to their infants by 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 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 pals?
“I have already got! I swear by their Natural Authentic 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 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, and, with out hesitation, I beneficial this one to her. I might have used it with Conrad if it had been accessible once we have been first beginning on components.”
Thanks a lot, Maureen (and Conrad)! For those who’d wish to see, right here’s Bobbie’s comparability chart. And sending like to all of the great mother and father on the market. No matter you’re feeling is greatest for your loved ones, we help you! As a Cup of Jo reader as soon as stated, “Bless you, new mothers. For those who’re making an attempt, you’re doing a fantastic job.” xoxo
Bonus for all readers: Bobbie is providing 15% off all of their components subscriptions with code CUPOFJO15, good by July twenty eighth. See all of their formulation right here.
P.S. “Why components feeding was greatest for us” and 10 stunning parenting suggestions.
(Pictures by Alla Polyakova. This put up is sponsored by Bobbie, a parent-founded firm we love. Thanks for supporting the manufacturers that help Cup of Jo.)
