Brooklyn-born sisters Lisa and Jennifer founded Mimish, Inc. to make clever, affordable products for kids and families, including its patented Sleep-N-Pack that folds from a sleeping bag into a backpack. The family-owned and run company pairs playful design with practical features across its children’s indoor and outdoor accessories, while incorporating recycled materials and working toward PFAS-free products. Mimish is also certified through WBENC and WOSB as a women-owned business.
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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
FlipFortCollege friends and mothers Ellen Velez and Sarah Filipovitz created FlipFort after a 12-hour family road trip, and now make soft, breathable cotton-blend covers that turn car seats and full-sized strollers into cozy spaces for children. Their foldable design uses mesh ventilation, magnetic closures and adjustable straps to block sun and distractions while giving young passengers a calmer place to ride or nap. FlipFort is a woman-owned business with design and utility patents pending.HUDSON, OH
Bonitas InternationalBonitas International grew from pediatric nurse Lisa Harrington’s beaded hospital ID necklace into a fashion-accessories company that designs, sources, and distributes functional jewelry and other products for on-the-go customers. Founded by Harrington and Kimberly Martinez, the women-owned business says it created the functional jewelry category and surpassed $1 million in sales during its third year. Based in Newbury, Ohio, Bonitas has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list five times and emphasizes recycled materials, packaging reduction, and responsible supplier practices.NEWBURY, OH
Hazel VillageFounded in 2010 by Jane Van Cleef, Hazel Village creates soft woodland animals and dolls for imaginative play, along with handmade clothing for them and matching children’s accessories. Its Brooklyn workshop has a 15-person team, while social-enterprise artisan partners around the world make the toys, including hand-embroidered faces that give each one natural variation. The women-run business also designs limited-edition collections and emphasizes fair work, lower-waste production, and recycled or low-impact packaging.BROOKLYN, NY