# Why Toddler Formula?

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Motherhood is a roller coaster. In one moment it’s light and fun- then super hard and messy, followed by overwhelming yet incredible. Let’s be real, it changes you -- inside and out. You suddenly worry about things you never worried about before, overanalyze what seems like…. well, everything, deal with mom-guilt on the daily, and learn to ration your energy because you can’t do it all. Things are always changing, and you’re constantly wondering if you’re doing things “right” or “wrong”.

(P.S. You’re doing amazing and are a wonderful mama!)

**WELCOME TO MOM-LIFE (AND CUE THE JUDGEMENT)**

Everyone has differing opinions on the best way to “mom”, whether that’s co-sleeping or sleep training, breastfeeding and/or formula, going back to work, or becoming a SAHM… all the things.

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When I became a mom, I had everything all planned out. How quickly (and painfully) I learned to loosen the reins and go more with the flow.

The one thing that seemed relatively simple was how I planned to feed my daughter, Della -- I knew I wanted to breastfeed.

I had romanticized thoughts of how simple it would be, how full of joy I would feel while bonding during feedings, and how my breastfeeding journey would last until she was like three years old.

**MY BREASTFEEDING JOURNEY**

BUT, I wasn’t prepared for how difficult my own breastfeeding journey would be. I never imagined I would face SO MANY issues. Like motherhood, in general, you never really “get it” until you’re living, breathing mom-life and in the thick of it yourself. Out of all the things that affected my breastfeeding journey, here were some of the main ones that contributed to my reduced milk supply:

- Having an unplanned C-section, undiagnosed postpartum sleep apnea, and delayed letdown
- Della had a stage 4 lip tie which caused major latch problems. For me, that meant vasospasm, blistered, raw nipples and so much pain. 
- Experiencing postpartum anxiety, also known as PPA, (before I knew that was a “thing”).

I felt SO guilty that I couldn’t be the only source of food for my baby. **LET’S TALK INGREDIENTS (THE ONES I DIDN’T LIKE)**

Why did I have such an issue with the formula options on the market?

- Only a few were made with organic ingredients
- Even the organic ones choose cheaper, lower-quality ingredients

When I eventually needed to supplement, I first turned to donor milk from my friends and family. I was really lucky this was an option for us thanks to safe, trusted sources.

**MY FORMULA FEEDING JOURNEY**

I did tons of research but ultimately had to choose the least of the evils. I ended up alternating between a European formula and a US-based toddler formula.

**I wanted to do better. Someone needed to do better.**

I set out to create something PACKED with nutrition and without toxins

**NONE OF THE JUNK**

I wanted to create something with organic, high-quality ingredients- something without toxins or the cheap, low-quality ingredients found in other formulas.

**MEET MY GIRL CRUSH (AND BADA$$ SCIENTIST), DR. SARAH BALLANTYNE, PH.D.**

I had first seen Dr. Sarah Ballantyne speak at Paleo f(x) in 2016; later that year, she said she was IN for the formula project after turning down multiple other offers.

We wanted to make a toddler formula with cleaner ingredients that moms could find in the United States. So, we created the new Serenity Kids A2 Whole Milk Toddler Formula.

**OUR A2 WHOLE MILK TODDLER FORMULA: WHAT’S INSIDE**

Our A2 Whole Milk Toddler Formula is crafted with ingredients we are proud of like organic whole milk, A2 protein, nutrient-rich fats, high-quality carbs, DHA, ARA, HMOs, nucleotides, and superior vitamin sources.

**A2 PROTEIN VS. A1 PROTEIN**

**We chose to include A2 beta-casein protein rather than A1**.

**NUTRIENT-RICH FATS**

Breastmilk contains a ton of fat, which is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.

**DHA & ARA**

**DHA and ARA** are omegas that are key for brain and eye development. The DHA & ARA used in our A2 Whole Milk Toddler Formula are both from high-quality, natural sources.

**HMOs & NUCLEOTIDES**

These may be some of the most important components of our product. I wanted to include **HMOs** and **nucleotides**, which are generally only found in infant formula.

**PREBIOTIC FIBER**

Though it’s an important component of breastmilk, many formulas omit fiber altogether. Our toddler formula includes 3 prebiotics: galactooligosaccharides, Jerusalem artichoke powder, and inulin.

**UPGRADED VITAMIN B9 (folate) and B12**

We’ve also upgraded the vitamin b12 to the natural form of methylcobalamin.

**WHY TODDLER FORMULA?**

We can only recommend our Grass Fed A2 Whole Milk Toddler Formula for children ages 12 months and up, or as directed by a health professional.

**STILL WITH ME?**

If you’re still here reading and have stuck through that mini science lesson, THANK YOU. I am so proud and elated we made this product available for parents and their little ones.

Learn more about our A2 Whole Milk Toddler formula [here](/content/products/a2-whole-milk-toddler-formula/index.html).

Xo,

Serenity