About Us
In 1999, my mother Hanne, a Public Health Nurse, created a safer alternative to bulky baby bedding after a Consumer Product Safety Commission warning highlighted the suffocation risks of soft crib items, which were linked to hundreds of preventable infant tragedies each year. Inspired by a duck-down sleeping bag from Germany and her own past struggles, she partnered with her seamstress sister-in-law to launch Kangapouch Inc. in Calgary—the first such product there. Named by one of her daughters who gave the product the name as she was reminded of a Kangaroo baby, sitting cozy and warm in its pouch while traveling and sleeping, it quickly became a parent favorite for safe, warm sleep.
Hanne retired in 2003, passing the business to her daughter Johanna, who has grown it for over two decades while upholding its legacy of safety and comfort.
Under my care, we’ve stayed true to the highest standards, now bolstered by sustainability: Kangapouch uses organic cotton for chemical-free softness and ethically sourced duck down for animal welfare and supply-chain transparency. Guided by respect for future generations, our eco-friendly practices protect the planet while nurturing babies today—and tomorrow. Kangapouch continues delivering warm, safe, cozy sleep worldwide.