The Bottimals blog

Family in matching pajamas by the Christmas tree and fireplace. November 11, 2025

🎁 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Cozy, Practical & Mom‑Approved Picks

Find the perfect gifts for parents, babies, and the whole family this holiday season. From cozy Gap PJs and Bombas slippers to the We Are Amma Cocoon, Sarah Wells pump totes, and Bottimals Bottle-Lovey, these 2025 picks combine comfort, practicality, and thoughtful care.

 Baby crying drinking milk from a bottle. November 6, 2025

🍼 How to Handle the Stress of Bottle Refusal: A Mom's Guide

Bottle refusal can be one of the most stressful challenges for parents — but you’re not alone. Learn why babies refuse bottles, how to ease the emotional strain, and how simple tools like the Bottimals Bottle Lovey can bring comfort and connection back to feeding...

 Bottimals Founder on Podcast November 4, 2025

My First Podcast Appearance with Carly Myer-Bentley of Spill The Berries

I joined Carly Myer-Bentley on the Spill The Berries podcast to share the story behind Bottimals — a comforting, scent-based bottle-lovey designed to help babies feel calm and connected during feeding. We also discussed the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, balancing motherhood with business, and...

 Mom celebrating positive business reviews October 30, 2025

Why We Celebrate Every Positive Review at Bottimals

At Bottimals, every positive review matters. Discover why each parent testimonial fuels our mission to support families and bring comfort to feeding time.

 Business owners sitting at a desk with computers talking. October 28, 2025

It Takes a Village: Lessons from Parenting That Apply to Raising a Startup

Raising a child takes a village—and so does a startup. Discover how Bottimals learned resilience, support, and community from parenthood to grow a business.

 Mom teaching her toddler how to use a small potty. October 23, 2025

From Potty Training to Entrepreneurship: Why You Should Always Try One More Time

I almost gave up on potty training my son after one too many accidents. But that final “try one more time” moment changed everything — and it reminded me so much of building my business. Whether it’s parenting or entrepreneurship, breakthroughs often come right after...

 Bottimals Founder Julianne Gardner Featured in Vista Today: Helping Families with Bottle Refusal October 21, 2025

Bottimals Founder Julianne Gardner Featured in Vista Today: Helping Families with Bottle Refusal

Bottimals, founded by Julianne Gardner, was featured in Vista Today for its innovative Bottle-Lovey, designed to help babies transition from breastfeeding to bottle feeding with comfort and familiarity.