What it is
Bite-size, candy-coated milk caramels. Soft and chewy, a classic movie theater box.
The story
- 1935: first made by James O. Welch Company; developed by food chemist Charles Vaughan.
- 1963: Nabisco takes over.
- 1988: Warner-Lambert takes over.
- 1993: Tootsie Roll Industries takes over.
Fun facts
- Created in 1935 after the success of the Sugar Daddy caramel pop.
- The same chemist, Charles Vaughan, also invented Junior Mints.
Are Sugar Babies still made?
Yes. Sugar Babies are still made, by Tootsie Roll Industries (made by its Charms subsidiary in Covington, Tennessee). Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Sugar Babies on Amazon.
If you like Sugar Babies
- Twizzlers (1929): Twisted, chewy ropes, mostly strawberry.
- Red Vines (1920s): Soft red twists with a raspberry-like flavor and no licorice root.
- Squirrel Nut Zippers (mid-1920s): Small, soft vanilla caramels packed with peanuts.
- Bit-O-Honey (1924): Honey-flavored taffy with bits of almond.
See every candy from the 1930s or all chewy candy and taffy.
Frequently asked questions
When did Sugar Babies come out?
Sugar Babies were first made in 1935, by James O. Welch Company; developed by food chemist Charles Vaughan.
Who makes Sugar Babies now?
Tootsie Roll Industries (made by its Charms subsidiary in Covington, Tennessee).
Are Sugar Babies discontinued?
No. Sugar Babies are still made by Tootsie Roll Industries (made by its Charms subsidiary in Covington, Tennessee).
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Checked October 22, 2026. Sugar Babies is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.
