The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast Laura Modi Founder Of Bobbie Breaks Down European vs. American Standards & Why Parents NEED To Know What's In Their Baby Formula
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Mar 28, 2025 Laura Modi, co-founder and CEO of Bobbie, shares insights on the stark differences between American and European infant formula standards. She emphasizes the need for transparency in formula ingredients and advocates for acceptance of diverse feeding choices. Laura candidly discusses the societal pressures new mothers face and the emotional toll of parenting decisions. She also reveals the darker side of unhealthy ingredient sourcing in formula manufacture and calls for higher industry standards to support parents in their journey.
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13 Children
- Laura Modi's grandmother had 13 children and breastfed all of them.
- At one point, she had six kids under four, highlighting a different cultural norm around breastfeeding.
Mastitis and Formula
- Laura Modi's breastfeeding experience with mastitis led her to examine formula ingredients.
- Discovering corn syrup and other concerning ingredients motivated her to create Bobbie.
Breastfeeding Pressure
- Societal pressure promotes breastfeeding as easy and natural, creating guilt for mothers who struggle.
- This pressure ignores the physical challenges of postpartum recovery and varying individual experiences.