Founded by a mom, Grow With Me Creations hand-made personalized baby and adult bibs in Hartville, Ohio from 1988, using a custom poly-cotton fabric designed to be stainproof and water repellent without chemical treatment. The company also created family-focused products such as its 5-in-1 seat cover and playmat, and offered custom embroidery for children and special-needs clothing protectors. Grow With Me has retired, with limited inventory remaining.
Lexi Lou's Crafting CoLexi Herbers launched Lexi Lou's Crafting Co in 2022 as a creative outlet alongside her 9-to-5 job, growing it into a Cincinnati-area home shop known for durable, personal embroidery. She creates custom work for individuals and businesses, including keepsake crewnecks made from customers’ baby clothing.CINCINNATI, OH
Creations by Lena, LLCBuffalo-born Creations by Lena, LLC turns images, drawings and handwriting into custom embroidered and screen-printed apparel and accessories. Owner Jess traces the work to sewing lessons at Buffalo’s CAO center and created the business to carry forward the creative legacy of her late mother, Evelina. The company also puts that legacy into action through its Love Mom collection, directing a portion of proceeds to local soup kitchens and shelters.TONAWANDA, NY
Apple Blossom Wovens LLCFrom Columbus, Ohio, Apple Blossom Wovens makes woven baby carriers—wraps and ring slings—along with accessories from its custom woven fabric. The small, woman-owned business began after founder Lisa Carter discovered woven wraps through her own babywearing journey, and its products have been designed, woven and sewn in the USA since 2015. Its fabrics are custom woven by small family-owned U.S. mills, while the carriers are sewn and finished in Ohio.COLUMBUS, OH
Cherub's Blanket, LLCSince 1996, Cleveland-based Cherub's Blanket, LLC has made heirloom-quality organic cotton goods for babies and the home, including its signature blankets and everyday textiles. The company’s undyed products are made without chemical finishes and packaged with recycled paper, compostable cellophane, and organic cotton ribbon. Its cotton fabric is GOTS-certified, and its cradle-to-cradle sustainability mission includes supporting local jobs and environmental initiatives.CLEVELAND, OH