Munchkin (company)

Munchkin, Inc. is an American infant and toddler company headquartered in Van Nuys, California. It was founded in 1991 by Steven B. Dunn and is known for designing, developing, manufacturing and distributing infant and toddler products.
History.
In 1991, Dunn, surprised at the lack of creative design in the infant and toddler category, founded Munchkin with $2.5 million. The company has 220 patents, including one for its Miracle 360 sippy cup, and has manufactured more than 600 products. Dunn serves as the lead inventor for many of the company's products.
In 2010, Munchkin acquired Lindam, a safety brand for babies.
In 2014, Munchkin acquired Brica, a travel accessories brand for babies and toddlers.
In 2016, Munchkin acquired Milkmakers, a manufacturer of lactogenic cookies and teas.
Munchkin manufactures Grass Fed, an infant formula made with milk from grass-fed cows.
Philanthropy.
In 2015, Dunn pledged to donate $1 million to The Whale Sanctuary Project to help build a coastal ocean sanctuary for captive orcas after watching the documentary Blackfish. In 2018, Munchkin partnered with the International Fund for Animal Welfare by featuring at-risk or endangered animals, like the African elephant or red fox, on a line of its Miracle Cups to raise awareness about conservation and animal rights.
Munchkin is a sponsor of The Seedling Project and plants a tree for every diaper pail sold. As of February 2019, more than 400,000 trees had been planted, via Trees for the Future. The company also supports Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Baby2Baby.