Minbie is a soft silicon baby’s teat which by means of its special form transfers the natural breastfeeding technique of newborns to that of drinking from the bottle. The nipple tapers slightly upwards and becomes flatter so that it lies tight on the palate. The nipple is slightly off-centre and has a small bulge on the tongue side, helping the baby to orientate and to stabilise the nipple when drinking.
Statement by the Jury
With its form based on that of the mother’s breast, the teat eases the baby’s adjustment from breast to bottle feeding.
Credits
Manufacturer:
Shanghai Baron Technologies Co., Ltd., China, China
Design:
I-Sip Trading Pty Ltd (Julia Wilson, John Nielsen, Jon Seddon), Minbie, Melbourne, Australia
