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June 11, 2019 by Elena Epstein

These NAPPA Award winning products are great for your new baby!

Lovevery Play Kits

The Lovevery Play Kits are an innovative early childhood subscription learning program delivering staged-based developmental toys to your door. Each Kit offers parents a wonderful opportunity to introduce their little one to toys specifically designed for early childhood development. Through the subscription, Play Kits are delivered every 2-3 months depending on your child’s age (2 months for baby, 3 months for toddler). Each one contains just the right playthings at just the right time. Each product in the kit is thoughtfully crafted using organic cotton, sustainably forested wood and baby-safe materials. From $36/per month, Ages 0-24 months.

aMACEing ZERO LEAK® Leak Proof Baby Bottle

The aMACEing Zero Leak Baby Bottle allows your baby to be in control. When baby is feeding on the nipple, the milk flows. When baby stops, so does the flow. No more spills, wasted milk or over-feeding. Anti-colic design helps reduce burping, gas, and reflux. The MACE collar makes opening and securing the baby bottle easier. BPA free, lead free and phthalate free. $14.99 & Free Shipping. ages birth+

Newborn 101: Secrets from Expert Nurses on Preparing and Caring for Your Baby at Home

Newborn 101 is a terrific book written by Carol Kramer Arsenault, RN, IBCLC, an experienced Labor & Delivery nurse and lactation consultant. The comprehensive book offers reliable and useful information to assist new parents through the early months of parenthood. It covers topics such as preparing your home for baby, including safety tips and must-have supplies; breastfeeding how-tos and flexible feeding schedules; baby’s essential first days and weeks and the milestones in between; welcoming multiples; caring for preterm babies; techniques for soothing baby to sleep; postpartum self-care and getting back to your routine. The book is easy to read and mixed with narratives, charts, bullet points, illustrations and text boxes to maintain the attention of the reader. The question and answer portions of each topic segment is also very insightful. $15.95.

Infineni by nenikanopi

The Infineni by nenikanopi is a nursing cover game changer designed for both mom & baby — It’s a 4-1 multi-use cover grown and sewn in America. Breastfeed baby without holding up fabric to see, latch, bond, and switch sides. Hands-free line of sight, 360 coverage, more air circulation, no fabric between you & baby. Converts from Scarf to Canopy in seconds. Wear as scarf or stow in bag. It’s all 4: Scarf + Canopy + Car seat Cover + Poncho. $59.99.

Lovevery Play Gym

Thoughtfully designed by child development experts, The Lovevery Play Gym provides years of learning fun. This debut product from Lovevery has a patent-pending design and comes with stage-based play guide providing a full year of play and activities for you and your baby. It features sustainably sourced wooden legs, an organic cotton high-contrast Montessori ball, a sustainably sourced wooden batting ring and an organic cotton teether with a BPA-free silicone ring. $140. Ages birth-2 years.

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April 23, 2019 by

New baby coming? These NAPPA Award-winning products make the best gifts!

TWELVElittle On-The-Go Backpack in Stripe Print

Stylish and super practical! Designed with multitaskers in mind, the TWELVElittle On-The-Go Backpack in Stripe Print can be carried for any occasion — family outings, work functions and travels. The spacious main compartment has five pockets for maximum organization, and a separate opening for a fully padded laptop sleeve. The backside has a zipper pocket with an opening on the top and bottom, to be used as a sleeve to fit through luggage handles. The D-rings at the back of the backpack allows the bag to be attached to a stroller using the TWELVElittle Stroller Clip Set (sold separately). $165

Evenflo Gold SensorSafe EveryStage Smart All-in-One Convertible Car Seat

Designed for 10 years of use, the Evenflo Gold SensorSafe EveryStage Smart All-in-One Convertible Car Seat delivers a high level of protection and performance, from babyhood to toddlerhood and beyond. There’s a lot to love about this premium quality, easy-to-adjust car seat designed with the SensorSafe smart app. Ride with confidence, knowing that your baby’s car seat has been side impact and rollover tested, as well as tested for structural integrity at 2X the federal crash test standard. With EasyClick™ Installation, it takes just 60 seconds to get your child’s car seat 3x tighter for a wiggle-free seat. Trust in a brand that understands your need for the gold standard in safety, connectivity and quality—and more than delivers. $279.99, ages 4 – 120 lbs.

Pursuit All Seasons

The Pursuit All Seasons is comfortable, stylish and versatile for all weathers. It features LÍLLÉbaby’s sleek signature style, functionality and comfort, with an added focus on safety enhancements. With its customizable comfort, temperature control mesh panel and water-resistant shell, the Pursuit All Seasons has you covered no matter where your adventures take you and your little one. This carrier also allows for safe baby wearing with reflectors on the front and back of the carriers as well as reflective stitching. $150, ages birth to 24 months.

Kleynimals Toy Keys

Kleynimals are an innovative stainless steel toy keys created by a mom. We know that babies and toddlers love to play with our keys and Kleynimals provides the fun stimulations kids crave without the lead contamination and daily grime that comes with household keys. These keys are eco-friendly, non-toxic and American-made. As an extra bonus, these keys can be personalized to create a practical keepsake gift. $35.00, ages birth to 24 months.

LIL ESSENTIALS

The best of Lil ‘O’ Blossom bath and body care is a perfect gift. Pamper babies and little ones with Lil Essentials — made with nourishing ingredients that are gentle, effective and luxurious. Includes Gentle Shampoo, Detangling Conditioner, Fresh Body Wash, and Nourishing Baby Oil. 2 fl. oz. each. $28.00

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January 29, 2019 by

Know a new mom? She’ll be excited to learn about these latest NAPPA Award winners.

TotsBots EasyFit Diaper

TotsBots EasyFit diaper is the ultimate all-in-one reusable diaper. At the heart of it’s design, the EasyFit is made for your baby’s comfort, and makes changing time effortless. Super absorbent bamboo interior is soft on baby’s skin, stay dry edges make for leak-free wear and waterproof exterior comes in a range of fun, brightly colored prints. The clever adjustable popper design ensures a great fit from birth to potty-trained. $26.95.

The Molar Magician

The Molar Magician is a uniquely designed teething aid shaped specifically to reach and soothe the back of the mouth molar area for babies and toddlers. Unlike traditional teethers, the flexible, yet firm, arms and legs reach back around front teeth and gums to the areas your little one needs the relief the most. The oval shape is designed to prevent The Molar Magician from reaching too far while also allowing for easy one-handed use by small hands. $15.99, ages 6 months+.

Lullabuddy

The Lullabuddy is a lullaby player & speaker that comes pre-loaded with 2 hours of Mae Robertson’s award winning lullabies and love songs — music that both parents and babies will enjoy.

The super compact music player comes with a shuffle button, a one-hour timer and a mini USB cable for charging. When fully charged, it will play for up to 18 hours. The music was remastered specifically for the Lullabuddy with wonderful sound quality. The speaker is also Bluetooth enabled so that other music can be played from a mobile device. Lullabuddy is easy to use. Just press play and enjoy. $60, ages birth+.

Tommee Tippee Electric Steam Sterilizer

This sleek, compact sterilizer cleans five bottles in five minutes with the click of a button. The Tommee Tippee Electric Steam Sterilizer kills 99.9% of all germs without chemicals. BPA and phthalate free. $69.99.

MEMEENO Baby Belly Band

The MEMEENO Belly Band applies optimal amount of coverage, compression and natural warmth on a baby’s belly, providing womb-like security and just enough hug around the tummy to ease out gas and relieve aches caused by colic symptoms. The band is uniquely designed with a baby’s safety and comfort in mind. It’s made from high quality GOTS-certified organic cotton fabrics. All prints use organic water-based dyes. $17.99, ages birth-12 months.

For more award-winning baby and new mom products, visit NAPPA Baby Essentials.

September 17, 2018 by

Us moms know that having a good stroller is so important. But with so many options out there, how do you select the right one? Here are some recent NAPPA winners that are easy to use and built to last.

Silver Cross Jet

The Silver Cross Jet is the all-new, ultra compact, lightweight travel stroller that folds so small it can be used as a piece of cabin baggage and wheeled like a small suitcase. Jet is suitable from birth up to 33 lb and despite its small size, its roomy, durable and sturdy like a full-size stroller. Jet can also be converted into a travel system with a car seat and adaptors.
$349; Birth to 33 lbs; https://silvercrossus.com/

DEMI Grow

This stroller has it all with 23 modes. The DEMI Grow stroller, featuring all weather seats, is crafted to convert from a single stroller to a double or a twin. It’s easy to fold, flip the seat, and switch to bassinet or travel system.
$799.95; Birth to 50 lbs; https://www.nuna.eu/usa/demi-grow

gb Pockit+

The gb Pockit+ is one of the smallest folding strollers in the world. In only two steps, this lightweight stroller folds small enough to fit in the overhead luggage compartments on airplanes, or in a generous tote bag. With a comfortable reclining seat, the option to use it as a 2-in-1 Travel system (with gb or CYBEX infant car seats), and the benefit of a self-standing fold, the Pockit+ is an urban travel genius. The gb Pockit+ is suitable from 6 months up to 55 lbs.
$229; birth to 55 lbs; http://gb-online.com/en-us/strollers/pockit-plus/

Jeep by Delta Children Sport Utility All-Terrain Stroller

Jeep by Delta Children Sport Utility All-Terrain Stroller is an innovative stroller that’s actually three lightweight strollers in one! It’s equipped with a car seat adapter for easy travel with newborns. For infants, it functions as a parent-facing carriage stroller. Toddlers can sit upright facing you or forward-facing. It includes safety features such as a one-touch cable lock brake system, a pop out SPF 50 sun visor, adjustable handle for parent’s comfort and reflective piping to ensure you and your baby are seen at night.
$350; Birth to 50 lbs; https://www.deltachildren.com

June 22, 2018 by

What makes a great toy for babies and toddlers — it has to be fun and colorful of course. But it should also enhance social/emotional learning and little ones’ motor skills. These recent NAPPA winners hit all the marks!

Lulla Doll

The Lulla Doll is a sleep companion for preemies, babies and toddlers. It imitates closeness to a caregiver with its soft fabric and soothing sounds of real-life breathing and heartbeat. With the help and guidance from doctors, nurses, midwives, psychologists and engineers, the Lulla doll’s stable heartbeat and breathing rhythm makes it the perfect sleep companion for your little one.
$69.00
Ages birth to 4

Bright Lights Soccer Ball by Vtech

Left or right, up or down, roll the Bright Lights Soccer Ball™ all around to hear music and sounds and listen to the friendly ball encourage playtime. Press the happy light-up face button to hear playful phrases and three songs that introduce opposites and numbers. Kick, pass or shake the ball to activate the motion sensor and hear fun sounds and music, or touch the soft crinkly hands and give the ball a hug.
$14.99
Ages 6 to 36 months

Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog

This colorful hedgehog has lost his quills, and only your little ones can help him get them back. Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog helps kids with hand muscles and fine motor skills development as they replace the chunky, peg-shaped “quills” within the holes that dot the smiling hedgehog’s back. The quills also lend themselves well to lessons in counting, sorting, and color identification skills.
$14.99
Ages 18 months+

Disney Baby Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Musical Crawling Pals

The Disney Baby Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Musical Crawling Pals are the plush buddies little Disney fans will adore! Babies can interact with them by gently pressing Mickey or Minnie’s back to activate soothing music and watch as they really crawl. Dressed in sweet onesies, the Musical Crawling Pals are made with super soft and cuddly fabrics and come in the perfect size for little hands. Sold separately.
$24.99
Ages 9 months +

Virtuoso Bears (Amadeus and Ludwig)

Introducing Virtuoso Bears with an adorable likeness to Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven. Each of these cuddly pals carry 40 minutes of carefully selected tracks of sonatas, concertos and symphonies. The compositions can be switched on and off and their volume can be regulated. Tucked in each bear’s pocket is a short biography of each virtuoso. It shares a brief history of the composer’s life, and introduces the title of every featured musical selection.
$49.99
Ages birth to 7

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Elena Epstein is a mom of two and the director of NAPPA Awards, the longest running and most respected awards program in the industry, celebrating the best in family products for 28 years. For more product reviews, visit nappaawards.com.

June 22, 2018 by

School is out and it’s time to PLAY! With these new NAPPA winners, your kids will not want to come inside.

Super Spinner

Get ready for some spinning fun with PlayMonster’s Super Spinner. The round curved seat centers little bodies in the most secure part of the seat; combined with its adjustable double-braided ropes and weather-resistant clips, the Super Spinner is designed for a safer, more comfortable ride — making it one of NAPPA’s best outdoor toys. Super Spinner holds multiple patents and is designed so kids can swing and spin from a tree, a play set or a secure structural beam. Swing, spin and soar – swinging will never be the same.

Easy to install and made with durable materials, Super Spinner swings are built to withstand the elements. A small hole in the middle of the seat allows for water drainage.
$49.99
Ages 3+

Splash Tail

Popping up in 2018 is the water balloon sling launcher, the Splash Tail. Kids will have a blast hurling the water balloons in the air or throwing them in a game of toss and catch. Recommended for ages 8 and up, each Splash Tail set comes with a colorful blue/orange sling and pack of water balloons.
$7
Ages 8+

Baby Spring Float Sun Canopy

The Baby Spring Float Sun Canopy features a patented inner spring around the outside edge for added stability in the water. Additional features include a removable sun canopy with UPF 50+ sun protection, see-through mesh sides on the canopy , fabric-covered inflation and a soft mesh seat with secure leg holes for durability and comfort, a wide base, child safety valves, dual air chambers and a mesh play space for splashing and playing with toys.
$19.99
Ages 9 to 24 months

My Buddy & Me SUV

Another fun product by Simplay3 — My Buddy & Me SUV is a two passenger ride-on featuring a large handle for push along cruising. When your toddler matures, a removable floor board panel rotates and locks underneath never detaching from the vehicle. The child is now the driver in foot-to-floor mode. Front seat back can be placed in multiple positions. When it is all the way forward, there’s room for a buddy to ride along. When placed all the way back, it serves as a tailgate.
$99.99
Ages 2-4

Happy Summer. Remember to #PlayLearnConnect with #NAPPAAwards!