Mimijumi Bottles

When it comes to feeding your new little one, deciding on a bottle can be tricky.  Not only are parents concerned about ease and safety, but babies have a few specifications of their own too.  With so many added benefits to breast feeding, most moms are trying to incorporate breast milk into their baby's diet.  The feeding technique behind getting milk from a bottle, however, is very different from the technique used to get milk from mom.  Not a lot of moms out there have the time to strictly breast feed though, and trying to go back and forth between mom and a bottle can be confusing for a baby, leading to what is called nipple confusion.  Babies that started out breast feeding frequently have a hard time accepting certain bottles because of this, making the search for one that works all the more difficult.

And then there was Mimijumi.

The Product:

The modern design of this bottle may be a little startling to look at for some parents, but the concept behind it is genius.  Mimijumi was developed with practicality in mind as one of the few bottles out there that provides a natural feeding experience for baby just like they get with mom.  It showcases natural colors, textures, and mechanics so transitioning to a bottle is a whole lot easier for both mom and baby.  The long thick nipple and its large round base sharply contrasts with most bottles out on the market and for good reason.  The nipple replicates a mother's breast to create a natural feeding and latching experience.  The base of the nipple will gently push against baby's face just like mom's while the more familiar look and feel of it provide some added comfort and security.  The size and shape of the nipple also resembles mom so baby will have an easier time latching on, accepting, and getting to the milk they need.  The slight curvature in the body of the bottle acts as a helping hand when baby is trying to get the last small portion out by allowing the milk to flow more smooth and free.  The lack of dips where the bottle and nipple attach also means that there are no valleys for milk to get stuck in during feeding time.  Another benefit of the wide nipple base is that it enables easier access for cleaning.  With the Mimijumi, there's no need for any specific bottle brushes.  It's easy to open, clean, provides an integrated venting system to help prevent colic, and has a skid-free base.  This bottle is dishwasher safe (top rack), can be used to in most bottle sterilizers and warmers, and can be heated on the stove in hot water (though you do not want to place it or any of it's pieces in the microwave).  The bottle comes in two sizes: Not So Hungry and Very Hungry and each one comes with a nipple and a red lid for travel.

The Story:

Mimijumi is based in Nashville Tennesse and was founded in January 2008 by two psychiatrists and a designer.  They set out with the goal of creating new products that would revolutionize the parenting process and did just that by listening to the input of designers, mothers, nurses, physicians, and lactation experts.  Together they considered and paid close attention to every detail, making one of the highest quality bottles possible.  With all this knowledge wrapped up in one product, it's easy to understand how an award winning bottle was created.  It doesn't end there though.  Mimijumi is dedicated to the baby's health and well being and shows their commitment by making this bottle BPA, latex, and EA free while also exceeding US safety standards.  The nipple is made out of medical and food grade silicon and the high quality plastic base is engineered in Switzerland and clear as glass but safe for baby.  As of 2011, they've moved the production of their bottles to one of the cleanest facilities in the world located in Europe and known for its best practices and clean standards.  If you're interested in learning more about the team behind the label, click here.

The Seller's Stand-Point:

Any mom who breast feeds and uses a bottle simultaneously will tell you how difficult it can be to find a bottle their baby will actually use.  We've had many moms come into our store in a desperate search for something different that just might work.  And with this bottle, they find it.  The Mimijumi really is incredible and babies do love it.  The look does throw some people off, but it's definitely worth getting past that.  The one complaint I have about this bottle and that I can't understand why Mimijumi hasn't fixed it yet is their lid.  It is a time consuming struggle trying to put the lid on this bottle in such a way that it won't fall right back off again.  There is a very specific way of placing the lid on the bottle to get it to snap on and make it diaper bag friendly.  If it wasn't for that, I'd say this bottle was perfect.  Of course you do need to keep in mind that all babies are different and what one may like, another may despise.  Don't get more than three bottles at a time when trying them out for the first time.  The last thing you want to do is spend all of your money buying several bottles your baby never ends up using.  Take a few, try them out (at least two or three times so they can get used to it), and then come back for more if they work.  It's what I suggest to anyone buying bottles for their baby for the first time.

The Break Down:

• Great for moms who breast feed
• Natural look and feel to prevent nipple confusion
• Integrated venting system to help reduce colic
• Sizes: Not So Hungry (4fl oz) and Very Hungry (8fl oz)
• Safety: BPA-free, Phthalate-free, Latex-free, EA-free
• Where it's Made: Europe

Adventure on!