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$20K /mo

Middle half earn $5K – $200K/mo

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Sock and shoe savers

Snap-together socks saving parents from laundry headaches.

snappy-socks.com

$10K /mo Reported

Monthly baseball gear subscription

Subscription box delivering baseball gear and snacks monthly.

platecrate.com

$300K /mo Reported

Book-themed activity boxes

Book-themed activity boxes for kids.

litleagueboxes.com

$3K /mo Reported

3-in-1 baby comfort tool

3-in-1 baby soother: dummy, teether, comforter.

dumforter.co.uk

$9K /mo Reported

Mealtime mess solution

Mealtime tools making feeding fun and mess-free.

bibado.co.uk

$400K /mo Reported

Custom medical awareness tags

Customizable medical and allergy awareness tags for bags.

medicalbagtags.com

$500 /mo Reported

Natural skincare essentials

Chemical-free skincare solutions for the whole family.

raganaturals.com

$10K /mo Reported

Hands-on steams education kits

Tech-driven STEAM educational kits and platform for kids.

upbrainery.com

$90K /mo Reported

Online maths tutoring platform

Scalable online maths tutoring for disadvantaged UK students.

thirdspacelearning.com

$800K /mo Reported

Online LEGO set marketplace

Online LEGO reseller for collectors and enthusiasts.

summerfieldstoys.com

$2K /mo Reported

Stuffed animal gift service

E-commerce brand sending stuffed animal care packages.

sendafriend.co

$800K /mo Reported

Parenting skills training course

Digital parenting course teaching family self-governance skills.

teachingselfgovernment.com

$10K /mo Reported

Ride-on suitcase for kids

Ride-on suitcases combining fun and functionality for kids.

trunki.co.uk

$1M /mo Reported

2-in-1 breath and hand spray

All-natural spray for fresh breath and hands.

spretzme.com

$1K /mo Reported

Custom comic book subscription

Kid-friendly comic book subscription box with customizable ratings.

comiccrate.org

$2K /mo Reported

Vegan kids' footwear brand

Vegan outdoor footwear for active kids.

stonz.com

$300K /mo Reported

No-tie shoelaces solution

No-tie shoelaces for easy, hassle-free wearing.

laceez.com

$10K /mo Reported

Fashion-forward kids' clothing

Affordable kids' fashion through e-commerce.

baileysblossoms.com

$800K /mo Reported

Quirky baby apparel boutique

Edgy baby apparel with band and zine art designs.

babywit.com

$1K /mo Reported

No-tie sneaker lace system

No-tie sneaker laces for hassle-free slip-ons.

u-lace.com

$100K /mo Reported

3d printer for kids

"3D printing platform for custom kid's toys."

make.toys

$200K /mo Reported

Liquid-activated fun toys

Light-up liquid-activated sensory and drink cubes.

glopals.com

$400K /mo Reported

Car seat-friendly winter coats

Car seat-safe winter coats for kids.

bucklemecoats.com

$200K /mo Reported

Military teddy bear protector

Military-inspired teddy bears for comforting kids at night.

zzzbears.com

$40K /mo Reported

Idea	Revenue	Wait, What?	Model	Growth	Customers	Tools	Details	Solo score A 0–100 estimate of how well-suited a business is to being run solo (or very lean). It blends team leanness, business model, growth channels, capital intensity, revenue per operator, tooling leverage and recency into one score. Higher = more solopreneur-friendly.
Sock and shoe savers snappy-socks.com Snap-together socks saving parents from laundry headaches.	$10K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Affiliate program Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Parents +4	+20	Founded 2021 · 3 people · $10K to start	62	Build this
Monthly baseball gear subscription platecrate.com Subscription box delivering baseball gear and snacks monthly.	$300K /mo Reported		Subscription +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Parents +3	+7	Founded 2015 · 3 people · $2K to start	80	Build this
Book-themed activity boxes litleagueboxes.com Book-themed activity boxes for kids.	$3K /mo Reported		Subscription +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Parents +2	+12	Founded 2019 · 3 co-founders · Built in 365 days	55	Build this
3-in-1 baby comfort tool dumforter.co.uk 3-in-1 baby soother: dummy, teether, comforter.	$9K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Parents +4	DI	Founded 2019 · Solo founder · $200K to start	56	Build this
Mealtime mess solution bibado.co.uk Mealtime tools making feeding fun and mess-free.	$400K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Affiliate program Word of mouth +1	Parents +2	+25	Founded 2015 · 11 people · $30K to start	55	Build this
Custom medical awareness tags medicalbagtags.com Customizable medical and allergy awareness tags for bags.	$500 /mo Reported		Product sales +1	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Parents +4	+17	Founded 2018 · Solo founder · $3K to start	60	Build this
Natural skincare essentials raganaturals.com Chemical-free skincare solutions for the whole family.	$10K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Advertising on social media Pay Per Click Advertising +1	Parents +3	+1	Founded 2017 · 2 people · $5K to start	61	Build this
Hands-on steams education kits upbrainery.com Tech-driven STEAM educational kits and platform for kids.	$90K /mo Reported		Subscription +5	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Parents +5	AD +52	Founded 2020 · 55 people · $500K to start	54	Build this
Online maths tutoring platform thirdspacelearning.com Scalable online maths tutoring for disadvantaged UK students.	$800K /mo Reported		Subscription +3	Direct sales Email marketing +1	Schools +4	SA	Founded 2013 · 80 people · $100K to start	55	Build this
Online LEGO set marketplace summerfieldstoys.com Online LEGO reseller for collectors and enthusiasts.	$2K /mo Reported		Reselling +1	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Collectors +2		Founded 2017 · Solo founder · $3K to start	50	Build this
Stuffed animal gift service sendafriend.co E-commerce brand sending stuffed animal care packages.	$800K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Gift Givers +4	+7	Founded 2018 · 20 people · $1K to start	68	Build this
Parenting skills training course teachingselfgovernment.com Digital parenting course teaching family self-governance skills.	$10K /mo Reported		Digital course +3	Word of mouth Direct sales	Parents +3		Founded 2008 · Solo founder · $6K to start	61	Build this
Ride-on suitcase for kids trunki.co.uk Ride-on suitcases combining fun and functionality for kids.	$1M /mo Reported	Turning airport tantrums into profitable joyrides since inception.	E Commerce +3	Word of mouth Direct sales	Parents +1		Founded 2006 · 80 people · $20K to start	56	Build this
2-in-1 breath and hand spray spretzme.com All-natural spray for fresh breath and hands.	$1K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Word of mouth Advertising on social media	General Consumers +5	+1	Founded 2015 · 3 people · $5K to start	56	Build this
Custom comic book subscription comiccrate.org Kid-friendly comic book subscription box with customizable ratings.	$2K /mo Reported		Subscription	Word of mouth Advertising on social media +1	Parents +4		Founded 2018 · 2 co-founders · $100 to start	69	Build this
Vegan kids' footwear brand stonz.com Vegan outdoor footwear for active kids.	$300K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Parents +3	+37	Founded 2004 · 7 people · $200K to start	49	Build this
No-tie shoelaces solution laceez.com No-tie shoelaces for easy, hassle-free wearing.	$10K /mo Reported		Direct to consumer +1	Advertising on social media SEO +1	Parents +4		Founded 2015 · 2 people · California, USA, United States	55	Build this
Fashion-forward kids' clothing baileysblossoms.com Affordable kids' fashion through e-commerce.	$800K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Email marketing	Mothers +2		Founded 2009 · 35 people · Rhome, Texas, USA, United States	55	Build this
Quirky baby apparel boutique babywit.com Edgy baby apparel with band and zine art designs.	$1K /mo Reported		E-commerce +3	SEO Email marketing +1	Parents +4	+44	Founded 2004 · Solo founder · $900 to start	68	Build this
No-tie sneaker lace system u-lace.com No-tie sneaker laces for hassle-free slip-ons.	$100K /mo Reported		E-commerce +2	Press Partnerships +1	Parents +4		2 people · Rochester, New York, USA, United States · Clothing & Fashion	59	Build this
3d printer for kids make.toys "3D printing platform for custom kid's toys."	$200K /mo Reported		Hardware sales +3	Press Direct sales +1	Parents +2	+44	Founded 2017 · 3 people · $10K to start	68	Build this
Liquid-activated fun toys glopals.com Light-up liquid-activated sensory and drink cubes.	$400K /mo Reported	Normal ice was clearly too boring for humanity.	Product sales +2	Word of mouth Direct sales +1	Parents +5	+29	Founded 2016 · 27 people · $20K to start	52	Build this
Car seat-friendly winter coats bucklemecoats.com Car seat-safe winter coats for kids.	$200K /mo Reported		E-commerce +1	Advertising on social media Direct sales +1	Parents +2	+2	Founded 2017 · Solo founder · Massachussets, United States	72	Build this
Military teddy bear protector zzzbears.com Military-inspired teddy bears for comforting kids at night.	$40K /mo Reported		E-commerce +5	Word of mouth Facebook Community +1	Military Families +10	+38	Founded 2015 · Solo founder · $5K to start	71	Build this

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