The Good

• Gentle for some babies: “Bobbie was a life-saver for my LO and we actually did the same transition from Enfamil to Bobbie Organic Original.” (1 upvote)
• Subscription convenience: “It’s awesome to have it delivered right to your door!” (11 upvotes)
• Reliable supply during shortages: “They kept supplying even during the shortage.” (2 upvotes)
• Reduced bloating: “So far, I noticed there’s less bloating which is my main reason for switching.” (3 upvotes)
• Responsive customer service: “Once one of the cans in a shipment had a dent and customer service was super friendly and sent a replacement.” (1 upvote)

The Not So Good

• Digestive discomfort: “Bobbie was too harsh on my little one’s stomach.” (5 upvotes)
• Gas issues: “It was the cause of some serious gas and tummy problems!” (4 upvotes)
• Excessive spit-up: “Bobbie Gentle made my baby spit up a crazy amount.” (2 upvotes)
• Constipation: “We tried Bobbie with my first baby back in 2023 and it constipated her so bad.” (1 upvote)
• Strong smell: “I think it smells like fish oil.” (6 upvotes)

Comparison to Alternatives

• Bobbie vs. Kendamil: “Switched from Bobbie to Kendamil and I honestly would not have initially chosen Bobbie if I knew they didn’t include human milk oligosaccharides.” (14 upvotes)
• Price comparison: “A 680g can of Bobbie is $41 and 900g can of Kendamil is only $34.” (1 upvote)
• Compared to Similac: “We noticed that it’s way gentler on baby’s tummy than Similac Pro-Advance.” (1 upvote)
• Compared to European formulas: “We couldn’t do Bobbie. Early on it was way too harsh and then we had a tin closer to 12m—it still was too harsh.” (3 upvotes)
• Regular vs. Gentle: “My son didn’t do well on the regular Bobbie but we are currently using Bobbie Gentle!” (3 upvotes)

Tips from Parents

• Test before subscribing: “I started by buying 2 cans of Bobbie from Target to see if she would tolerate it… then I started the subscription.” (11 upvotes)
• Use a formula pitcher: “I make a pitcher each night using the Dr. Brown’s pitcher to avoid all the bubbles.” (11 upvotes)
• Add probiotics: “We also supplement with a probiotic 1x per day because they do not have probiotics mixed in.” (7 upvotes)
• Choose the right version: “The regular Bobbie and the gentle version are actually pretty different.” (1 upvote)
• Use gas drops if needed: “We are very religious with gas drops… It helps A LOT.” (1 upvote)

The Verdict

Reddit feedback on Bobbie Formula is highly polarized and appears to depend heavily on individual baby tolerance. Parents consistently praise the subscription convenience, organic positioning, and reliable supply – especially during formula shortages. However, digestive issues such as gas, constipation, and spit-up are common reasons families discontinue use.

Many users recommend starting with a small purchase before committing to a subscription and frequently suggest adding probiotics, since Bobbie does not include them. The distinction between the regular and gentle formulas is meaningful, with some babies tolerating one but not the other.

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