September 29, 2026
Introducing a Bottle to a Breastfed Baby: What I Wish I Knew
The Bottimals blog
September 22, 2026
7 Things I Tried When My Baby Wouldn’t Take a Bottle
When my baby refused a bottle, I went into problem-solving mode. Different bottle? Try it. Different nipple? Try it. Different position? Sure. Different person offering it? Absolutely. If you’re dealing with bottle refusal, you may recognize the feeling. You just want your baby…
September 15, 2026
Returning to Work When Your Baby Won’t Take a Bottle
Going back to work after having a baby comes with enough emotions. Then you add: “My baby won’t take a bottle.” Suddenly, returning to work feels a whole lot more complicated. I know this feeling because my own experience with bottle refusal is what ultimately...
September 8, 2026
My Breastfed Baby Wouldn’t Take a Bottle. Here’s What I Wish I Knew.
If someone had told me before having my baby that I might struggle to get him to take a bottle, I probably would have thought, “Okay…so I’ll just try a different bottle.” I quickly learned it wasn’t always that simple. My baby was comfortable breastfeeding....
September 1, 2026
When a Feeding Therapist Can’t Get Her Own Baby to Take a Bottle
If there is one person on the planet who should be able to get a baby to take a bottle, it’s a speech-language pathologist who specializes in feeding therapy. She knows the anatomy. She knows the oral motor patterns. She knows the behavioral cues, the...
August 25, 2026
A Postpartum Doula’s Bottle-Lovey Success Story
When a postpartum doula recommends something to a client, it’s because she’s seen enough to know what actually works. Postpartum doulas aren’t guessing. They’re in the homes. They’re doing the overnight shifts. They’re watching babies feed, watching moms struggle, watching…
August 18, 2026
A Family Doctor’s Bottle-Lovey Moment (And Why It Matters)
Some of the most powerful stories don’t come from a clinical study or a product review. They come from a real moment—a weekend afternoon, a fussing baby, a mom who needed a few minutes, and something that finally worked. This is one of those stories....