The Perfect Last Minute Gift for New Mothers in Your Life
If you’re panic-scrolling for a gift that feels both adorable and actually useful (because new moms do not need one more “cute but… what do I do with this?” item), meet our Bottimals flagship product that new moms are raving about.
Bottle-lovey—a soft, cuddly bottle attachment designed to add comfort and reassurance during the breast-to-bottle transition by incorporating mom’s scent, is our flagship product and has been designed by me, (I like to be on a personal level with my readers and customers, so my name is Julianne Gardner, by the way), a new mom with a degree in Biology and decade long career in clinical trial research, who sought to create a product for my own “new mom struggles” as well as other new moms.
When gifting our bottle-lovey, we created it so it is the kind of present that communicates: “I’m not just celebrating the baby—I’m considering the everyday moments and YOU as an admirably wonderful, new mother.
And yes, it’s also last-minute friendly; it’s a simple, tangible product with a clear purpose (priced at $29.99). And, as if finding the perfect gift for a new mom wasn’t enough, from the time you place your order to the time it arrives at your doorstep is just two days! (You can get your bottle-lovey here now, but keep reading, as in this post, I will tell you how to “gift it” in a thoughtful way that will touch the heart of the new mom you’re gifting it to).
A Gift You Feel Good Giving, and New Moms Will Appreciate Your Thoughtfulness
Here’s why this makes a “feel good” gift: it doesn’t ask a new mom to do more. It supports something that can be surprisingly emotional and stressful—feeding transitions—especially when the baby is used to breastfeeding, and the switch to bottle-feeding isn’t always smooth.
My aim for my flagship product is for it to be also refreshingly practical; the elastic band fits most popular baby bottles (stretching to about 2.25–2.50 inches in diameter). It’s also made with care—heart pads are 92% bamboo knit and 8% spandex. The product is safety tested to ASTM F963 standards. The adorable and sweet bunny for the baby to see while bottle feeding, doesn’t hurt either.
Spark Notes Version of the Science (The “Giftee” is Going to Love This Part)
Let’s talk scent—because “mom smell” isn’t just a nice idea; it’s biology.
A widely cited study looked at how newborns responded to maternal odor (like a gown worn by the baby’s mother) versus other conditions.
In other words, newborns are wired to use smell as a cue for comfort and feeding readiness. Bottimals uses this principle to help caregivers introduce a familiar scent into bottle-feeding—especially useful when mom isn’t the one holding the bottle.
Our science-backed product leans into that principle by giving caregivers a simple way to bring a familiar scent into bottle-feeding and for the times when mom can’t physically be present.
The results are very “newborn,” in the best way: crying babies stopped crying when maternal odor was presented, and awake babies increased mouthing (a feeding-prep behavior) specifically when exposed to their own mother’s odor.
In other words, newborns are wired to use smell as a cue for comfort and feeding readiness.
Oh, Wait! You’re Supporting a New Business With a Great Story
This part matters because the best gifts come with a little heart.
“Our Story” starts with a familiar parenting reality: as the founder, I faced bottle refusal with my baby and went searching for a gentler, science-backed way to help. I focused on what I can best describe as “nature’s most powerful cue”—a mother’s scent—and turned that into a mission to help myself and also families find more peace during feeding transitions.
Our mission shows up in all we do as we are explicitly trying to bridge the emotional and biological connection between parent and child through scent, touch, and comfort—because feeding isn’t just nutrition; it’s regulation, bonding, and nervous-system calm (for both baby and parent).
Bottimals Is Making Headlines (And We Feel Very Honored)
If you’re the kind of gift-giver who loves saying, “I found this before everyone else did,” you’re in luck—Bottimals has been getting real earned attention lately.
- 6abc Philadelphia featured our launch story, highlighting how I created Bottimals after struggling with bottle refusal myself.
- Penn State / Invent Penn State spotlighted our Bottimals as a startup success story, describing how I, a Penn State alumna, developed bottle-loveys that incorporate a removable heart pad worn against mom’s skin to absorb scent.
- Philadelphia Today covered Bottimals as a local entrepreneur story, emphasizing the product as a creative solution for bottle refusal.
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Delaware Valley University recognized us in a “Shark Tank”-style innovation competition, awarding the brand first place and a $12,000 prize at its 2025 Spark Bowl.
We feel humbled to be making headlines and that new moms everywhere agree with us that when you purchase Bottimals™ bottle-lovey, you’re not just grabbing a random baby item—you’re gifting a mom-invented product that people are actively paying attention to.
Don’t Quite Understand the “New Mom Struggle” and Why She Will Love This Gift? Here is How to Gift it in a Way That Will Touch Her Heart
If you’re not a parent (or you had a perfect baby who took every bottle effortlessly), here’s how to make this gift land emotionally with a new mom:
- Present it with words that validate her. Write a note like: “I know feeding can be such an intense part of the early days. I saw this and thought it might bring a little comfort and make things easier when you need a break or when someone else is feeding the baby.”
- Include the “how to” in one friendly sentence (so she doesn’t have to look it up). We suggest washing the lovey and heart pad first. Then have mom wear the heart pad inside her bra near the mammary glands for at least 2 hours before use (longer or overnight if needed), and store it in a resealable bag if it won’t be used right away.
- Add one tiny “pro tip” detail that feels very thoughtful. Our product works best when keeping the heart pad about 10 cm (4 inches) from the baby’s nose during feeding. Some families find it most helpful when mom isn’t present during the bottle feed.
That’s it. You’re not gifting a “thing.” You’re gifting a moment of relief—and showing her you recognize the hard work she’s doing.
Next Steps to Gifting the Perfect Gift (You Still Have Plenty of Time)
Since the time you place your order to the time it arrives at your doorstep is just two days, order your Bottimals bottle-lovey right here.
Craft your note with the information provided to resonate and explain the science and how to use this gift, wrap it, or put it in a gift bag, and you’re all set with the perfect gift for the new mom in your life who is going to love the thoughtfulness of your gift.
If you want to double-check that new moms do indeed love Bottimals bottle-lovey, as we too think research and third-party experiences are important, check out our organic reviews!
Cheers to a happy holiday to new moms and people who have a new mom in their life that they want to give a meaningful gift to!
If you have any questions, you can drop them in the comments section of this post, or we are easy to get a hold of via email, so don’t hesitate to email us at info@bottimals.com, as we are happy to answer questions or chat through the details.