Founded by sleep-deprived parents Kayla and Phillip Ma, KawaBaby Co. makes a co-sleeper designed to help babies and parents sleep better. The company’s family-centered mission is to support healthier families and the communities around them.
Innogized TechnologiesFounded by Oliver and Sarah Smith, Innogized Technologies develops hardware and software that use a cross-disciplinary approach to improve everyday life. Its work centers on Neut™, a proactive “careable” designed to help parents create case-specific safe-sleep conditions for infants by considering the baby, nursery environment, and sleepwear together. The rapidly expanding startup has received two federal awards and is supported by the National Science Foundation.CLEVELAND, OH
KibouBrooklyn moms Nell Shapiro and Stephanie Merks founded Kibou after meeting in a neighborhood baby music class and searching for a better way to carry life with a baby. Today, their cross-Atlantic company creates compact, hands-free bags for parents, including its original fanny-pack diaper bag with a detachable changing mat. Kibou also donates 1% of every sale to Hour Children, which supports mothers and children affected by incarceration.BROOKLYN, NY
HALO Dream, IncHALO Dream, Inc. makes baby sleep and nursery products centered on its BassiNest bedside bassinets, along with cribs, mattresses, swaddles and wearable blankets. Its distinctive focus is keeping newborns close at night, with BassiNest models offering features such as 360-degree swiveling, breathable mesh and easy-access side walls. The company also supports hospital programs and provides product registration for safety alerts and recalls.NEW YORK, NY
The Lily Pad CompanyThe Lily Pad Company was created by a mom who wanted a more comfortable way for children to rest during car rides. It makes a patent-pending neck-support wedge for young children in car seats or strollers, using open-cell memory foam wrapped in organic cotton; the products are made in the USA.