16. Why Breast Is Not Always Best | Mallory Whitmore of The Formula Mom
Sun Feb 01 2026
Whether you are an exclusively formula, combo feeding, pumping, or exclusively breastfeeding family, this episode is for you! Mallory Whitmore, founder of The Formula Mom and Education Lead at Bobbie, joined me to discuss all things baby formula. I am a proud 2x exclusively formula feeding mom, and Mallory is truly the most invaluable resource for families seeking more information on formula and debunking myths about formula and breastfeeding that are unfortunately often propagated in parenting spaces. A few things we chatted about:
* What does “breast is best” even mean?
* How policies like paid leave and other female-focused policies impact formula and breast feeding statistics
* Why nobody should fear corn syrup or seed oils in formula
* Why you should NEVER give your baby homemade formula
Preorder Mallory’s book Bottle Service, out February 24th!
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit detoxed.substack.com
More
Whether you are an exclusively formula, combo feeding, pumping, or exclusively breastfeeding family, this episode is for you! Mallory Whitmore, founder of The Formula Mom and Education Lead at Bobbie, joined me to discuss all things baby formula. I am a proud 2x exclusively formula feeding mom, and Mallory is truly the most invaluable resource for families seeking more information on formula and debunking myths about formula and breastfeeding that are unfortunately often propagated in parenting spaces. A few things we chatted about: * What does “breast is best” even mean? * How policies like paid leave and other female-focused policies impact formula and breast feeding statistics * Why nobody should fear corn syrup or seed oils in formula * Why you should NEVER give your baby homemade formula Preorder Mallory’s book Bottle Service, out February 24th! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit detoxed.substack.com