Kibou: the Deliberately Minimal Diaper Bag Employee Directory
ManufacturingNew York, United States1 Employees
Kibou designs and manufactures a diaper bag with a minimalist approach intended to reduce the burden of outings for parents. The bag balances fashion and function to keep hands free for caring for children. Based in Brooklyn, New York, the company was founded by Nell Shapiro and Stephanie Merks, two moms who connected in their Brooklyn neighborhood and developed the concept after recognizing a common need among urban families; they spent two years refining the design through testing and feedback. Kibou operates in the manufacturing space for baby gear, aiming at urban parents seeking practical, streamlined solutions for daily outings. A notable development is its 2020 partnership with Hour Children to encourage charitable giving among buyers.