Father, venture capitalist, founder and CEO, Steve B. Dunn, established Munchkin in 1991, following the birth of his daughter Beau and identification of a niche for innovative infant and toddler products. The Company’s mission is to be the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world and is supported by its dedication to making the best products that puts its customers first while supporting the world around it. Innovation is also at the heart of the Company’s ethos, and it has invested in over 180 patents, transforming mundane products into clever solutions. Key successes are the ‘Click Lock Cups’ that feature a secure lid for leak proofing that allows parents to see, hear and feel assured the product is correctly closed and ‘White Hot’ technology that alerts parents if an item or environment is too hot for baby including bath water, food and cars.
Munchkin knows ‘it’s the little things’ in a parent’s life that often make the biggest difference and their successful approach has led to them being recognised with over 120 nursery awards, annual sales of over 71 million units and a turnover in excess of $300mn. They also have over 877,000 Facebook followers and over 105,000 Instagram followers! It works exclusively with wholesaler Baby Brands Direct to distribute its products to the independent sector carrying over 120 products in stock over infant categories: teething, feeding equipment, bath toys, hygiene and travel accessories.
