Japanese Invention Allows Fathers To Breast Feed Their Children

The Japanese are hailed as being pioneers of technology, they invent everything we never knew we needed (and some stuff we just straight up did not need and knew it). The latest contraption? A device that lets fathers breastfeed their babies.

You heard us right.

Maybe a pair of robotic breasts sounds strange but it doesn’t take long to identify the advantages…

Changing times mean Dads are more present in the parenting game than ever before (and so they should be!) but some duties have been exclusively reserved for the Mama’s. These responsibilities include; giving birth (that old chestnut) and breastfeeding. But this new invention could help parents share the burden usually shouldered by Moms.

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Look at him! He’s happy as Larry! (Or Linda, as the outfit might suggest…)

Also, let’s take a moment to appreciate a pair of robot breasts have (finally) been invented for the benefit of women?! Though we don’t doubt some creeps will be quick to abuse this new piece of gear…

We’re all for freeing the breastfeeding nipple so would find no shame in our husbands and partners strapping in for some milk-based bonding! It’s great for on the go, in the shower, at a work conference… Okay, sure, some people might not want to strap it on when the in-laws are visiting but it’s no less brilliant for that!

But can it really compare? Ha! It’s better than boobs!

No, seriously! Whilst one compartment (boob) stores milk formula, the other dispenses the milk to the child through a silicone nipple (you know, those things everyone in Hollywood has?) but there’s more. These bionic boobs (we should probably mention the official name Father’s Nursing Assistant, which we guess is kind of a better name??) are heated, vibrate to help the baby sleep and has sensors to track the babies breastfeeding and sleeping behavior! It then sends this information to an app on your phone?!?!?!?!

We are beyond impressed. We are living in the future and it’s beautiful.

Dentsu, the manufacturers of the product claim that Japenese infants spend a shorter time sleeping compared with the rest of the world.

In their press release, Dentsu went on to say:

Focusing on breastfeeding, we aim to decrease the amount of burden on mothers and increase the amount of time infants sleep by enabling fathers to breastfeed.”

Yes! Not only are Dentsu changing the way Mothers are expected to shoulder an unfair percentage of child-rearing duties but also acknowledge the importance of Daddies being involved in their child’s life from an early age. 

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We can’t see the baby’s expression here but we’re fairly confident she is having a whale of a time and absolutely cannot tell the difference between this device and the real thing.

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Here she is again, snuggling up.

The product has been met with some hesitation.

Some mention that this is really no different to Dad’s feeding their babies with bottles. That’s a fair point but bottles don’t vibrate or heat themselves to a cozy temperate or text your phone all the information you want about your baby.

Others worry about the “unnatural” idea of a man breastfeeding a baby. Really? Get a freakin’ grip! The baby can’t tell the difference and as long as the baby is fed, happy and has a good bond with both Mom and Dad, what is really so wrong??

Admittedly, this new bit of tech is likely to cost more than a plastic bottle and so isn’t an option for all. But if you have the opportunity to feed and bond with your baby in a new way you’d surely be (at least!) intrigued?

The bottom line is; we love the idea of Dad’s bonding with their babies and taking some of the pressure off of Mum. Maybe this invention is just a new fad but that sentiment should be a lasting one!

No, you’re crying at how adorable this gif is! 

So, what do you think, would you strap on a Father’s Nursing Assistant? Or is your baby only interested in old school boob? Let us know! AAx

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