Tommee Tippee Unveils Bold New Anthem Video Aimed To Reverse Societal Stigmas Around Newborn Feeding And To Celebrate Real Motherhood Moments

STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tommee Tippee, one of the fastest growing baby bottle and infant feeding brands in the United States¹, today released new findings that reveal many new moms are feeling vulnerable to preconceived societal expectations and pressures when it comes to feeding their newborns due to a lack of information and awareness. And that silence surrounding feeding is leading to feelings of guilt, shame, and failure that can overtake maternal joy and erode confidence. A reported 82% of moms experienced shame when feeding, and more than a third reported they felt ashamed when switching from breastmilk to formula. Additionally, over half of moms experienced mental health struggles due to breastfeeding—many physical, emotional, and mental challenges are still under-acknowledged. To add, the findings also uncovered that 88% of moms believe breastfeeding needs to be normalized in society and 93% of moms said feeding and breastfeeding should be more openly and honestly spoken about by women and society.

Tommee Tippee believes that every mom will have a different feeding experience and there is no "right way" to nourish a baby, delivering on that inclusive message with an ever-expanding range of products for both breast and bottle feeding. That belief is why today the brand released a bold, disruptive anthem video called 'The Boob Life' that celebrates the freedom of choice when it comes to feeding baby in an effort to reset the conversation to a more positive experience, making moms feel more confident—however they choose to feed. The video is informed and inspired by the experiences of real moms, showcasing a wide variety of feeding experiences including a pumping mom with an arm disability, a bottle-feeding mom who has had a mastectomy, and a mom tandem-feeding newborn twins. By shining a light on a spectrum of feeding situations, the video aims to drive home the truth that infant feeding comes in all shapes and sizes and is different for every mom. The video captures a plethora of feeding moments that are rarely captured on screen, from breast pumping to leaking, milky, post-feed breasts, and milk squirting from a nipple. The video is also underpinned by robust global research including:

• 30% of moms feel embarrassed by their struggle to breastfeed, with 77% expecting it to be easy
• 46% believe the saying 'Breast is Best' makes women feel bad if they can't breastfeed, and 42% say it puts pressure on women
• Over half of breastfeeding moms (54%) say breastfeeding had a negative impact on their mental wellness and happiness

"It is shocking how many moms experience shame and embarrassment when they are breastfeeding," said Sharon Swan, Head of Brand Marketing for Tommee Tippee North America. "It is our hope that this video sparks more conversations around normalizing feeding moments, putting mom in the center. It's more important than ever that we don't lose sight of mom after the baby has arrived and we encourage real conversations about motherhood so all moms feel empowered no matter how, when, and where they choose to feed their child. And whatever decision mom makes, Tommee Tippee is here to support her."

Coupled with the 'The Boob Life' video is a series of episodic narratives that showcases real moms' open and honest motherhood experiences in a provocative way to demystify feeding. The series also includes personal anecdotes about a variety of common themes that parents face every day but are largely unspoken about in society like topics surrounding body image, judgment, and breastfeeding issues.

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Survey Methodology
The data was collected through an in-depth online survey of 750 women across the United States of America, United Kingdom and Australia, with 250 people from each market. The women surveyed were either first-time expectant moms or mothers to babies between 0-12 months who were at different stages in their breastfeeding journey. Upon receiving results, Tommee Tippee carried out an in-depth analysis of each market, as well as an overall comparison, producing research reports for each.

About Tommee Tippee
Tommee Tippee^® is the number one feeding brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing baby bottle brands in the United States¹. For over 50 years, we've made award-winning, innovative products that are designed to make life a little bit easier for parents. And perhaps a little more fun. Today we're honored to be in families' homes in over 50 countries around the world. #ParentOn.

¹Source: Allto Consulting, Storm In-Home Placement 2, Research Report, November 2018.

Contact: Catie Valzania, [email protected], (860) 874-4031

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