Meet: Mary Couzin, Inventor of People at Play and the Chicago Toy & Game Fair

Thank you for sharing your story with us and our readers. 1. Please tell us a little about your career path and how you ended up in the toy industry? I’d worked in many different industries before finding the toy industry – my tribe.  A friend was working at Western Publishing (later purchased by Hasbro). […]

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Meet Bill Brady: Founder and CEO of Troomi Wirelss

We’re so excited to introduce you to Bill Brady, a father and the founder and CEO of Troomi Wireless, a 2023 NAPPA Award winner. The Troomi mission is to provide kids with a safer smart phone. The device gives parents an easy and flexible set of parental controls to help eliminate the pull of social […]

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EXPO NOTES: THE LATEST IN BABY AND TODDLER GEAR

The ABC Kids Expo took place at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino last month, and I was thrilled to be in attendance. This year’s event once again brought together companies focused on baby and toddler products, ranging from strollers and car seats to smart monitors and anything else that might make parenting and childhood more […]

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Be Unique

Learn to be unique with these NAPPA Award Winners. Lots of games and toys to help kids learn in new, exciting ways. The Get Movin’ Activity Deck for Kids: 48 Creative Movement Ideas for Little Bodies A unique children’s movement and play deck, featuring 48 cards with practices and activities for all ability levels. Celebrate […]

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Best for Baby and Family

We’re so excited to bring you our latest NAPPA Award Winners just for Baby + Fam. Check out all the great products featured below. Naturepedic Breathable Organic 2-Stage Lightweight Crib Mattress It’s the mattress that truly checks all the boxes. It combines organic materials and chemical safety with waterproof protection, breathability, and flexibility. The washable […]

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Let’s Read

Our NAPPA Awards team loves celebrating great reads. Check out our latest NAPPA Award winning books for all ages. Babies & Toddlers Baby Ballers: Venus and Serena Williams Before they were serving up grand slam victories, Venus and Serena Williams were just two sisters growing up in Compton. Follow along this inspiring story as they […]

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Screen-Free Fun & Creativity Roundup

Who said you always need technology to have? Check out these NAPPA Award Winners for loads of entertaining activities that don’t require a screen. DISO Podcast Share magical stories with your kids in the spirit of the golden days of radio. Available in English, Spanish and French. Narrated by professional actors. $3.99, ages 3+, podcasts.apple.com […]

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Baby, Toddlers & New Moms Roundup

We’re so excited to bring you our latest NAPPA Award winners that are BEST for Baby, Mom, and Toddlers! Alphapals Sets A cozy, cuddly seat full of wonder and play. The soft plush Alphabag is fully lined and includes 26 Alphapals plush letters hidden inside. Each letter includes the trademark signature embroidered smiley face giving each letter […]

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We Love It – Celebrating Kindness and Positivity

We’re so excited to bring you our latest NAPPA Award winners that are full of Kindness and Positivity! Sing A Song of Kindness Rediscover your favorite nursery rhymes, adapted to celebrate kindness, friendship and compassion. This beautifully illustrated collection comes with a touching message that a little kindness makes the world a better place. $9.99, […]

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Meet the Founders of Hey Buddy Hey Pal

Curtis McGill and Scott Houdashell are the co-owners/founders of Hey Buddy Hey Pal, maker of the NAPPA Award Winning Product, the Cake-N-Bake Challenge game. They started at the kitchen table, where they hatched a fan-favorite idea about coloring Easter Eggs. Now introducing their first-ever game, we got the chance to chat with them about the […]

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