{"id":31870,"date":"2026-07-07T18:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T16:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=081c948230640be6c70ae093780b5ba0"},"modified":"2026-07-07T18:01:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T16:01:00","slug":"munchkin-receives-the-distinction-red-dot-in-the-red-dot-award-product-design-2026-for-the-flow-nipple-shield","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=31870","title":{"rendered":"Munchkin Receives the Distinction \u201cRed Dot\u201d in the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026 for the FLOW Nipple Shield +"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Munchkin Inc. (\u201cMunchkin\u201d), the beloved baby lifestyle company owned by WHY Brands Inc. (\u201cWHY\u201d), is proud to announce that the FLOW Nipple Shield + (\u201cFLOW\u201d), the world\u2019s first patented nipple shield with a built-in channel that allows mothers see their breast milk flowing while nursing, has won the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026.<\/p><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260706478766\/en\/2844419\/5\/Flow_Nipple_Shield_Details.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260706478766\/en\/2844419\/22\/Flow_Nipple_Shield_Details.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260706478766\/en\/2844419\/5\/Flow_Nipple_Shield_Details.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260706478766\/en\/2844419\/21\/Flow_Nipple_Shield_Details.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260706478766\/en\/2844414\/5\/2019_Munchkin_LogoCMYKPrint_300dpi.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260706478766\/en\/2844414\/22\/2019_Munchkin_LogoCMYKPrint_300dpi.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260706478766\/en\/2844414\/5\/2019_Munchkin_LogoCMYKPrint_300dpi.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260706478766\/en\/2844414\/21\/2019_Munchkin_LogoCMYKPrint_300dpi.jpg\" \/><\/a><p>\nThe Red Dot Award: Product Design is one of the internationally established competitions for product design. Since 1955, it has recognized products that stand out for their high design quality. At the core of the competition is the thorough evaluation by the independent Red Dot Jury. It examines all submissions in detail and discusses them regarding key aspects of good design \u2013 including function, usability, responsibility and aesthetic quality. The jury is composed of internationally experienced experts from various disciplines. Submissions come from numerous countries and are assessed through a multi-stage evaluation process.<\/p><p>\n\u201cWe're honored that FLOW has been recognized with a Red Dot Award, one of the world's most respected design distinctions,\u201d said Diana Barnes (\u201cDB\u201d), Chief Brand Officer and Creative Director at WHY. \u201cFLOW was created to address a very real challenge many breastfeeding mothers face, the uncertainty of whether their baby is receiving enough milk. By allowing mothers to see their milk flow while nursing, FLOW provides reassurance and confidence during an important stage of the feeding journey. This recognition reflects our commitment to creating innovative products that solve meaningful problems for families.\u201d<\/p><p>\nTen years in the making and developed through numerous clinical trials, Munchkin Inc. launched FLOW in March 2025, with the mission to increase breastfeeding rates worldwide. FLOW is the first patented transformative tool that addresses one of the most common concerns among breastfeeding mothers: the perception of insufficient milk supply. FLOW provides visual confirmation of milk flow, allowing nursing mothers to see the color, density, and viscosity of their letdown, eliminating doubt, boosting confidence, and extending many mothers\u2019 breastfeeding plans. FLOW is sold on munchkin.com and nationally chainwide at Target and Walmart.<\/p><p>\nThe perception of insufficient milk supply is the leading reason women stop breastfeeding, despite less than 5% experience a true milk supply shortage. The clinical trial concluded with 98% of participants continuing to breastfeed for more than three months, demonstrating that FLOW helped them meet or exceed their goals.<\/p><p>\n<b><span class=\"bwuline\">About Munchkin Inc.\n<br\/><\/span><\/b>For more than 30 years, Munchkin Inc., the baby lifestyle brand owned by WHY Brands Inc, has produced innovative products and functional gear for children and their caregivers. Munchkin has 350+ patents to date, and more than 250 international product and brand design awards. Munchkin products are sold in more than 50 countries and have received over 1.45 million five-star reviews.<\/p><p>\nMunchkin has been awarded <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fprotect-us.mimecast.com%2Fs%2FVw0KCZ6wzPI296g5izcKeq%3Fdomain%3Dgreatplacetowork.com&amp;esheet=54564375&amp;newsitemid=20260706478766&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Great+Place+to+Work&amp;index=1&amp;md5=da4ee6397deb5f96ef803290d32115fc\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Great Place to Work<\/a> for four consecutive years and is recognized as a <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fbuiltin.com%2Fawards%2Flos-angeles%2F2024%2Fbest-places-to-work&amp;esheet=54564375&amp;newsitemid=20260706478766&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=2024+Best+Places+to+Work+by+Built+In&amp;index=2&amp;md5=6153f711572ccc180f084a256fd2f9a8\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">2024 Best Places to Work by Built In<\/a>. Munchkin has been honored on <i>Fast Company\u2019s<\/i> annual \u201cBrands That Matter\u201d list for two consecutive years, including 2024, and ranked number eight on <i>Fortune\u2019s<\/i> list of <i>Most Innovative Companies<\/i> in 2023.<\/p><p>\nAs the only baby brand in the United Nations Global Compact, the company prioritizes corporate social responsibility with commitments to environmental protection and animal welfare, which are highlighted in its annual <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.shopify.com%2Fs%2Ffiles%2F1%2F0790%2F4172%2F4704%2Ffiles%2FMunchkinESGReport2026.pdf&amp;esheet=54564375&amp;newsitemid=20260706478766&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Sustainability+Report&amp;index=3&amp;md5=438cf15843fff14f6b9903c1a819b69d\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Sustainability Report<\/a>. Learn more at <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whybrands.com%2F&amp;esheet=54564375&amp;newsitemid=20260706478766&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.WHYBrands.com&amp;index=4&amp;md5=91ef53e7c69e3d25c374c0921061f913\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">www.WHYBrands.com<\/a> and <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.munchkin.com%2F&amp;esheet=54564375&amp;newsitemid=20260706478766&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.Munchkin.com&amp;index=5&amp;md5=2d01f99620a0ec8650881c9979e6df7e\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">www.Munchkin.com<\/a>.<\/p><p>\n<b><span class=\"bwuline\">About WHY Brands Inc.\n<br\/><\/span><\/b>WHY is a portfolio of brands that invent, develop, and design creative products across an array of categories. With every new idea and undertaking, we begin and end with the question <i>why<\/i>. That spirit of inquiry drives our commitment to innovation, highlighted by over 350 patents to date. We believe great ideas and next-generation design can be life-changing. WHY\u2019s portfolio includes baby lifestyle brand <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.munchkin.com%2F&amp;esheet=54564375&amp;newsitemid=20260706478766&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Munchkin&amp;index=6&amp;md5=64f327058df2fa6884eaffb9aa12b180\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Munchkin<\/a> and <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.curiohomegoods.com%2F&amp;esheet=54564375&amp;newsitemid=20260706478766&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Curio+Home+Goods&amp;index=7&amp;md5=f415827bcd6b3a0c37ad3d3f789c540b\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Curio Home Goods<\/a>. Learn more at <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whybrands.com&amp;esheet=54564375&amp;newsitemid=20260706478766&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.WHYBrands.com&amp;index=8&amp;md5=9b94a9d452856a8941e2a92c45426f11\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">www.WHYBrands.com<\/a>.<\/p><br\/> <b>Contacts<\/b> <br\/><p>\n<a  href=\"mailto:WHY@icrinc.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">WHY@icrinc.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LOS ANGELES&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Munchkin Inc. (\u201cMunchkin\u201d), the beloved baby lifestyle company owned by WHY Brands Inc. (\u201cWHY\u201d), is proud to announce that the FLOW Nipple Shield + (\u201cFLOW\u201d), the world\u2019s first patented nipple shield with a built-in channel&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-31870","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-infos-businesswire"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31870","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=31870"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31870\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31871,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31870\/revisions\/31871"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=31870"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=31870"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=31870"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}