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Bottimals in the news

June 23, 2026

The Bottimals Story: From Feeding Struggles to A Mom’s Invention

There’s something deeply full-circle about being asked to share your story with the students who walk the same hallways you once did. Earlier this year, I had the honor of being featured by The Campanile — the student-run news publication of Mount Saint Joseph Academy in Flourtown, PA, my former high school — in an article about the journey […]

June 16, 2026

From Feeding Struggles to Innovation: The Story Behind Bottimals

She Tried Everything. Then She Invented Something New. If you’ve ever sat across from a screaming, hungry baby who refuses every bottle you put in front of them, you know the particular desperation that moment brings. You’re exhausted. You’re worried. And you feel completely stuck. That’s exactly where Julianne Gardner found herself — until she […]

Microphone, laptop, and headset on a desk.

June 9, 2026

From Feeding Struggles to the Spotlight: Bottimals Founder Julianne Gardner Featured on Pregnancy Pain Sucks

When Julianne Gardner sat in a salon chair with soaking-wet hair and heard her baby screaming through the phone, she couldn’t have imagined it would one day become the origin story she shares on podcasts. But that’s exactly what happened — and now the Phoenixville, PA mom and founder of Bottimals is getting the recognition […]

Mom with baby wins pitch competition with audience cheering

January 20, 2026

Bottimals Wins Third Pitch Competition at Code & Coffee Philadelphia

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news — Bottimals has officially won its third pitch competition, this time at Code & Coffee Philadelphia! Competing against 13 incredibly innovative and smart entrepreneurs, it was truly humbling to see so many creative ideas in one room. But somehow, Bottimals came out on top. So, what sets Bottimals […]

Bottimals in Bucks County Herald newspaper

December 2, 2025

Bottimals^® Featured in The Bucks County Herald: A Big Moment for a Small but Mighty Mom-Founded Brand

We’re thrilled to share that Bottimals^®, the original bottle-lovey^® designed to support peaceful feeding transitions, was recently featured in The Bucks County Herald—a publication known for spotlighting stories that uplift local innovation and community impact. This recognition is more than a press mention. It’s a moment that celebrates every parent who has ever struggled with […]

November 25, 2025

Bottimals Wins Local Pitch Competition: A Big Step Forward for Parents Facing Bottle Refusal

Winning a pitch competition is more than a trophy moment—it’s validation that a real problem exists and that an innovative solution is resonating. This week, Bottimals, the mom-created brand behind the bottle-lovey^®, earned first place at a local pitch competition designed to spotlight emerging businesses. This milestone reflects what so many families already know: bottle […]