Best Baby & Kids Products Companies in California, United States
The 188 best Baby & Kids Products companies in California, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Once Upon A Farm.
Ranked: Best Baby & Kids Products companies in California
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Web popularity | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Once Upon A Farm Brand of organic baby food products | $108M | 51 mo ago | 91 | Jennifer Garner Co-Founder | Amazon WebstoreCart FunctionalityShopify+39 | Top 500k | — | — |
| 2 | Exploding Kittens Developer of party card games, puzzles, and greeting cards | $50M | 54 mo ago | 69 69 → 65 (-6%) | — | Amazon WebstoreShopifyApple iCloud Mail+38 | Top 500k | — | 1 launch · 1 award |
| 3 | Gymboree Internet first brand offering for kid's apparel | $49M | 104 mo ago | 10,100 | — | Cart FunctionalityNode.jsAstute Solutions+38 | Top 100k | — | 1 expansion |
| 4 | Munchkin Manufacturer of baby products and accessories | $45M | 194 mo ago | 141 | Steven Dunn Founder & CEO | Cart FunctionalityShopifyApple iCloud Mail+25 | Top 1M | 576 patents Innovative consumer packaging, infant care accessories, and portable therapeutic infrared devices. | — |
| 5 | Amara Manufacturer of organic baby food and toddler snacks | $34M | 27 mo ago | 16 | Vicki Johnson Chef & Co-Founder | Shogun Page BuilderCart FunctionalityShopify+47 | Top 5M | — | 3 awards |
| 6 | Skillmatics Retailer of learning resources and creative play products for children | $24M | 49 mo ago | 43 | Devanshi Kejriwal Co-Founder & CPO | PageFlyCart FunctionalityShopify+37 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 7 | Ridemakerz Chain of toys stores | $23M | 219 mo ago | 201 | Chip Foose Co-Founder | Square OnlineCart FunctionalityWeebly+20 | Top 5M | 47 patents Customizable modular toy vehicle systems and personalized accessory integration | — |
| 8 | Rebel Girls Internet-first brand offering baby care products | $21M | 30 mo ago | 56 | Elena Favilli Founder and Chief Creative Officer | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+25 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 9 | GoldieBlox Inspiring creativity in kids through toys, toons, and tech | $15M | 107 mo ago | 4 | — | Cart FunctionalityShopifyYouTube+34 | Top 5M | 6 patents Modular interlocking construction toy components for mechanical assemblies | — |
| 10 | Kudos Brand of baby diapers | $5M | 23 mo ago | 3 | Amrita Saigal Founder & CEO | ShopifyReactSvelte+34 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 11 | Tenka Labs Provider of website building and online store solutions | $4M | 107 mo ago | — | — | — | — | 13 patents Modular electronic circuit components for consumer appliance control | — |
| 12 | Hello Bello Manufacturer and distributor of baby diapers, wipes, and related products | $2M | 42 mo ago | 158 | Sean Kane Co-Founder | Amazon WebstoreShopifyCart Functionality+44 | Top 1M | — | — |
| 13 | Edwin the Duck Manufacturer & marketer of app-based toy | $2M | 121 mo ago | 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 | Build & Imagine Manufacturer of wooden toys and play sets for preschool children | $2M | 126 mo ago | 331 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15 | Guava Family Manufacturer of portable, lightweight baby gear | $1M | 155 mo ago | 3 | — | Cart FunctionalityShopifyRichpanel+32 | Top 1M | 22 patents Compact, foldable infant furniture and stroller mechanisms for portable baby care | — |
| 16 | ThoughtFull Toys Brand of toys for babies and kids | $845K | 135 mo ago | — | David Silverglate Founder & CEO | — | — | 10 patents Modular, programmable toy vehicle systems and interactive track design | — |
| 17 | Fuzzy Flyers Hardware embedded interactive soft toys for kids | $815K | 100 mo ago | — | Jack Miller Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 18 | Move2Play Developer of movement-based toys for active children | $590K | 103 mo ago | 4 | — | Cart FunctionalityShopifyRichpanel+37 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 19 | NAMUH Provider of crop inputs for farming | $250K | 105 mo ago | 7 | Kulika Chomvong Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | Onya Baby Manufacturer of ergonomic soft-structured baby carriers | $230K | 120 mo ago | 4 | Aleshia Rickard Co-Founder & President | Cart FunctionalityShopifyAmazon Web Services+20 | Top 10M | — | — |
| 21 | Tubby Nugget Retailer of character-themed merchandise, apparel, accessories, plush toys, and books | $150K | 76 mo ago | 3 | Jenine Pastores Co-Founder | Cart FunctionalityShopifyLocksmith+22 | Top 5M | — | — |
| 22 | PIXL Toys Maker of kids' toys that connects with devices | $100K | 108 mo ago | 85 | JP Stoops Founder & CEO | — | — | 2 patents Smartphone camera protection and integrated lens accessories | — |
Top 12 Baby & Kids Products companies in California
#1
Series A · Los Angeles, California · founded 2019 · 3 employees$5.4Mraised▾
Brand of baby diapers. The company specializing in the first and only disposable diapers lined with 100% cotton, designed to be soft, sustainable, and safe for babies' sensitive skin. The diapers are plant-based, leak-defying, breathable, hypoallergenic, and include a helpful wetness indicator that changes color when the diaper is wet.
- Jul 2024Series A$3M
- Jun 2021Seed$2.4M
#2
Acquired · San Francisco, California · founded 2013 · 16 employees$34Mraised▾
Manufacturer of organic baby food and toddler snacks. The company produces dehydrated baby food that retains the taste and texture of fresh ingredients without high-heat processing. Their toddler snacks include melt-in-your-mouth options with no added sugar. Products are shelf-stable and designed for convenience. The company emphasizes the nutritional value of its offerings, focusing on whole ingredients and a proprietary nutrient protection technology.
- Mar 2024Series B$20M
- Nov 2021Series A$12M
- Mar 2020Seed$2M
#3
Series A · Larkspur, California · founded 2012 · 56 employees$21Mraised▾
Internet-first brand offering baby care products
- Nov 2023Series A—
- Mar 2023Series A$8M
- Mar 2022Seed$13M
#4
Public · Berkeley, California · founded 2015 · 91 employees$107.6Mraised▾
Once upon a Farm is a cold-pressed early life nutrition infant food brand. Their products include applesauce baby & toddler food. They claim their products are cold pressed and organic. The brands are sold through their own online platform, Amazon and organized retailers in the USA.
- Mar 2022Series D$52M
- Jun 2021Series C$22.8M
- Feb 2020Series B$8.9M
- Oct 2018Series B$20M
#5
Series C · Los Angeles, California · founded 2015 · 69 employees$50Mraised▾
Developer of party card games, puzzles, and greeting cards. The company creates and distributes a variety of games and related products, including adult-oriented and family-friendly options. Their offerings encompass physical and digital formats, catering to diverse preferences and age groups. The product line also includes collectible items.
- Dec 2021Series C—
- Oct 2019Series C$30M
- May 2019Series B$20M
#6
Series B · Covina, California · founded 2016 · 43 employees$23.8Mraised▾
Retailer of learning resources and creative play products for children. The company offers items designed to foster creativity and purposeful play experiences. Customers can sign up to receive notifications regarding website updates.
- Apr 2022Series B$16M
- Dec 2020Series A$6M
- Apr 2019Seed$1.8M
#7
Acquired · Los Angeles, California · founded 2019 · 158 employees$2.1Mraised▾
Manufacturer and distributor of baby diapers, wipes, and related products. It offers diaper and wipe subscriptions for convenient home delivery, allowing customers to mix and match designs and sizes. The company also sells individual packs of diapers and wipes, as well as training pants and other baby care essentials. A diaper registry fund is available, facilitating gifting options. Products are designed to be safe, effective, and affordable.
- Nov 2022Seed$2.1M
- Apr 2022Conventional Debt$65M
#8
Acquired · San Francisco, California · founded 1976 · 10100 employees$49.1Mraised▾
Internet first brand offering for kid's apparel
#9
Series C · Los Angeles, California · founded 1990 · 141 employees$45Mraised▾
Manufacturer of baby products and accessories. It offers a wide selection of items encompassing infant feeding solutions, mealtime products, gear and travel accessories, bath and diapering supplies, health and safety products, and sleep aids. The company also provides gift sets and personalized items. Product categories are organized by age and stage of child development, allowing for easy navigation and selection. A focus on design and safety is evident in the product line.
#10
Series B · Santa Ana, California · founded 2006 · 201 employees$23Mraised▾
Chain of toys stores
- Mar 2008Series B$10.3M
- Jun 2007Series A$10M
- Jun 2006Seed$2.7M
#11
Funding Raised · Los Gatos, California · founded 2018 · 5 employees$25Kraised▾
Provider of baby toy sets
- Mar 2024Conventional Debt$25K
#12
Series A · San Francisco, California · founded 2012 · 4 employees$15.1Mraised▾
Inspiring creativity in kids through toys, toons, and tech. The company creates animated series for preschoolers and older children, featuring characters who solve problems through engineering and coding. They offer a virtual coding academy with young female influencers teaching girls how to code. The company also produces a DIY show with STEM learning projects and a docu-series showcasing women in STEM careers. Their offerings include toys and cartoons designed to inspire creativity and teach kids how to build. They provide educational content through various platforms, including YouTube channels and newsletters. The company focuses on hands-on fun with science, engineering, and technology, aiming to empower and educate children through engaging and accessible content. They also have a cart for shopping and offer subscription to newsletter.
- Jul 2017Series A$15.1M
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