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Mom Turns $16K Investment into Sleepy Hat Success

2/22/2026

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  • Julia Holden of Lawrence Township, New Jersey, created Sleepy Hat, a baby hat with an eye covering, after her son Maxime slept faster.
  • She invested nearly $16,000 of her savings to launch Sleepy Hat.
  • Since June 2025, Sleepy Hat has generated five-figure monthly revenues.
  • Holden quit her $95,000-a-year job in October 2025 to focus on Sleepy Hat full-time and now has a flexible schedule with more time for family.