Formula vs. Breastfeeding: Why it's Not a Competition

If you’re a new mom staring down a dozen decisions a day, let me say this loud and clear: how you feed your baby does not define your worth. Whether you’re nursing around the clock, mixing bottles of formula, or doing a bit of both, you're doing amazing.

There’s a lot of pressure in the mom world. And one of the first things many new moms feel caught in is the formula versus breastfeeding debate. But here’s the truth that often gets lost in the noise: this isn’t a competition.

Fed is best. Period.

Breastfeeding is beautiful. So is bottle-feeding. What matters most is that your baby is fed, growing, and loved deeply. Some moms breastfeed exclusively. Some can’t due to medical reasons, low supply, or mental health. Others choose formula from the start. That’s not failure. That’s love. That’s being in tune with your baby and your body.

Formula provides essential nutrients and is strictly regulated for safety and quality. It’s not a second-best option. It’s a strong, nurturing, and sometimes necessary choice. And for many moms, it’s the exact thing that allows them to get sleep, manage postpartum emotions, or share the feeding load with their partner. That matters.

Choose what works for you

Every baby is different. Every mama is different. Some babies latch easily. Some don’t. Some moms love the quiet rhythm of nursing, while others feel overwhelmed or physically drained. Some families thrive with formula feeding. Some do both. And you know what? That’s okay.

There is no trophy for doing it one way or another. But there is peace in finding what works best for your unique situation.

Making bottle-feeding smoother

If formula feeding is part of your journey, you’ll quickly notice how often pacifiers are needed right after a feeding. Whether your baby is fussy while being burped or wants to suck for comfort before falling asleep, having a pacifier nearby can make all the difference.

That’s where the Ingy Bingy Band comes in. It’s a smart and practical solution for bottle-feeding mamas who are constantly picking up dropped pacifiers. The Ingy Bingy Band is a pacifier wristband that Velcros gently around your baby’s wrist and attaches to any pacifier on the market. Whether you use a newborn pacifier or an infant pacifier, this band helps keep it close without it falling to the floor (again).

Unlike a traditional pacifier clip that attaches to clothing, the Ingy Bingy Band acts more like a pacifier bracelet, staying right where your baby can find it. If you're tired of searching “infant pacifier keeps falling out,” this little wristband might just become your new best friend.

You are doing amazing

Mamas, let’s drop the guilt and stop comparing. Whether you’re making bottles or nursing to sleep, your baby doesn’t care about the method. They care about your presence, your love, your voice, and your snuggles.

You’re showing up. You’re making hard decisions. You’re nurturing life. And that’s what really counts.

 

 

The Ingy Bingy Band is not your everyday pacifier clip! This game-changing pacifier wristband helps babies self-soothe at a younger age than ever before! Instinctively, babies gnaw on their hands in an attempt to soothe. The Ingy Bingy pacifier wristband keeps their pacifier right where they’ll find it, allowing your baby to comfort and calm themselves while you do whatever it is you need to do!

Our buttery soft wristband comes in two styles to accommodate every pacifier.

Our Pacific style should be used when your baby’s pacifier holes are near their nose and chin when in use. It is most commonly used with Avent, BIBS, Dr. Brown’s, MAM, Nuby, NUK, Medela, FRIGG, Nanobébé, Tommee Tippee, and Chicco pacifiers. 

Our Sequoia style should be used when your baby’s pacifier holes are near their nose and chin when in use. It is most commonly used with Itzy Ritzy, Ryan & Rose, and The Dearest Grey pacifiers.  

If you are still unsure which pacifier wristband style is right for you, check out our style guide or text the name and/or picture of your preferred paci & we’ll let you know which style is right for you!