We’re thrilled to share our 2025 Bundle: Baby, Toddler & New Mom Gift Guide filled with NAPPA-Award winning products.
We know you’ll love these as much as we do. All the must-haves, including strollers, monitors, sound machines, breast pumps and many unique finds are found on these pages.
Happy gifting!
While every day is a great day to show your love and appreciation for your kids, Valentine’s Day gives all of us a wonderful opportunity to express our feelings — and nothing says love more than kindness. At NAPPA Awards, we are celebrating kindness and positivity all year long by showcasing books, music and other great products that will bring joy and connection to your family and remind us that we need to be kind to ourselves, to each other, to our community and to our world.
Let’s start with all the moms who always put everyone else first. We know this past year has not been easy, parenting through a pandemic, that’s why we love KindNotes. These beautiful jars of 31 handcrafted messages, enclosed in mini decorative envelopes, combine the charm of handwritten notes with positive affirmations perfect for a little pick-me up. Comes in a variety of designs and themes and can be customized. Starting at $34.95, kindnotes.com
And we think every mom deserves some quiet time to reflect and recharge. MamaZen Mindful Parenting App provides the perfect space to relieve stress, fatigue and anxiety using a combination of meditation, hypnotherapy and mindfulness . The 150 brief audio sessions (5-15 min) cover common topics among moms. 30-day free trial, then $14.99/month, mamazen.com
We know you’re going to love these recent NAPPA Award winners as much as we do. Music is such a wonderful source of well-being and the messages of kindness in these songs are universal and great for all ages.
Cheery, charming and energetic songs celebrate the simple joys of life, while also delivering positive messages of empowerment, courage and strength. Packed with lyrical wisdom centering on creating meaningful relationships and experiences. $9.99, staceypeasley.com
A heartfelt tribute album featuring classic songs performed by award winning artists. Highlights include the spirited Latin rhythms on Jaci Velasquez’s playful take of “You Can Never Go Down The Drain,” Jon Secada’s Spanish interpretation of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” and actress/singer Rita Wilson, whose husband Tom Hanks wonderfully portrayed Fred Rogers in the movie, provides a tender rendition of “Sometimes People Are Good.” $10.95, thankyoumisterrogers.com
Featuring Nashville-based songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, a Brooklyn-based, fiddle-playing child psychiatrist and an array of acclaimed Americana performers in a captivating and upbeat debut album filled with songs and skits touching on a variety of topics—making new friends, coping with failure, learning a new language, dealing with emotions and bullying. Invites listeners to think deeply on feelings and emotions that come with growing up, while focusing on resilience. $14.98, folkways.si.edu
Find a cozy nook and start reading together. Beautiful illustrations and words will inspire you to be in awe of nature and all the creatures around us. There is so much to be thankful for if we just take a look around and really notice.
The lyrical wordplay encourages children to explore their surroundings and notice the subtle sensations within their bodies, all while helping them develop their daily mindfulness practice. Written and illustrated by women of color and featuring diverse characters. $12, ages birth-4, bounlesblooms.com
Celebrates the community we share through nature and the diverse animals and plants that call the river home. Includes beautiful illustrations, a wide array of information, ideas on how to protect our waterways and space to draw and describe river animals and scenes. $15, ages 2-8, years, beautifulworldbooks.com
A curated collection of children’s stories celebrating the timeless power of kindness to make the world a gentler, safer and even more loving place by author and highly-respected folklorist, Margaret Read MacDonald. $16.95, ages 6-10, augusthouse.com
A 120-page picture book for young readers to discover the world, embrace its diversity and go on adventures near and far, all from the comfort of their home. Featuring 30 stories with buddies from different countries, followed by a 2-page activity snapshot on each culture. $35, ages 4-9, worldwidebuddies.com
To teach our kids about their big feelings is a true gift. Sit together, talk and use these creative and colorful cards to enhance your child’s social emotional learning.
A colorful card deck featuring 48 simple yoga and mindfulness practices to help kids work through big emotions on and off the mat. Eight color-coded categories include anger, worry, excitement, sadness, joy, jealousy, shame and peace. Includes a practice booklet. $19.95, ages 5+, Shambhala.com
Easy-to-follow guided exercises blending mindfulness meditation and empowering affirmations to build emotional intelligence and encourage kids to tap into the present moment and their unique strengths. Includes mindful tips booklet. $30, ages 2+, boundlessblooms.world
It is through play that kids learn about life. Give them a world filled with imagination, kindness, love and generosity.
Join Poppy and Pawley on their journey filled with friendship, kindness, and lots of fun as they spread kindness through Sharewood Forest. $34.99, ages 3+, plushible.com
A group of huggable BFFs living that sweet caring life. Perfect for unlimited bear hugs and ready for you to take on your adventures of sharing and caring. Comes with a collectible Care Coin to spark on conversation and action on everyday acts of kindness. $14.99, ages 4+, Walmart.com
Enter a magical world filled with friendship and sharing. Each friend comes with an adorable outfit, pajama set and reusable packaging that unfolds into a unique playscape, where kindness grows as large as the mighty oak and spreads like wildflowers. $34.99, ages 2-4, sharewoodfriends.com
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Don’t forget Mom this holiday season. Check out these unique gifts.
Enjoy nature and make great family memories. Each book offers detailed maps, ratings and other useful information like available restrooms and nearby snack options. $19.99, www.amazon.com
Sleek lamp designed to mimic natural daylight and reduce eye fatigue. $89.99, www.ottlite.com
Ultimate on-the-fly labelling solution. Includes 12 blank washing machine and dryer safe iron-on labels and a carrying case. $37.95, www.stuckonyou.us
Pure visual pleasure with 400 color photos and practical, how-to advice that turns aspiration into reality. Features living spaces of Airstreamers, RVers, liveaboards, skoolies and much more. $29.95, www.workman.com
Instantly display photos and videos sent from anywhere in the world directly to your Nixplay frame using the mobile app. $149.99, www.shop.nixplay.com
A gorgeous cookbook from two leading female voices in the ever-evolving melting pot of Israeli food. $35, www.workman.com
Sleek and easy to pack, these headphones combine new fast-charging technology, active noise canceling and Bluetooth 5.0. $99.99, www.mixcder.com
A mesmerizing showcase of the best the world has to offer. $50, www.workman.com
Combine the best features of foam play mats with area rug designs to keep your home looking beautiful.$149.95, www.comfortdesignmats.com
Helps strengthen your core, encourages good posture and stimulates the mind/body connection. Available in kids and adult sizes and fun colors. $75 (KidsErgo), $100 (adult size), www.ergoergo.com
Adorable, waterproof Bluetooth speaker with a powerful driver & long-lasting rechargeable battery.$39.99, www.myaudiopet.com
Stylish, functional and designed for easy transport. $34.95, www.tomy.com
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Mother’s Day is almost here and we have gathered some of our recent NAPPA Award winners that will make mom or a mom-to-be very happy!
This high capacity diaper bag from Kids N Such is beautifully designed and has space and pockets for everything you need. The designers of this bag really know what moms want and need in a bag! Includes stroller clips and an insulated pacifier pod. $49.95
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. Includes a separate opening for a fully padded laptop sleeve. $165
We never thought we would use the words “luxurious” to describe a diaper bag, but the Frankie Cameron Braid Bag has made us a believer! Handcrafted from buttery-soft genuine leather with brass hardware accents and a matching detachable tassel. Fully detachable and washable liners transform this bag for baby to toddler stage and then work, travel and beyond. $395
Designed for all stages of motherhood, the June & January For Mama collection is perfect for growing bellies, nursing mamas, postpartum bodies, “I’m so done having babies” and everything in between. The buttery soft stretchy cotton blend fabric is the ultimate level of comfort, while still being stylish. $31
All moms need a versatile piece like the Clara Criss Cross Nursing Shirt from Kindred Bravely. A must-have for postpartum and nursing mamas, this one-piece, super soft infinity cardigan is both stylish and comfortable. $24.99
Summer is coming and that means outdoor concerts in the park, beach and picnic time. These stylish and functional JJ Cole Outdoor Mats are designed for easy transport — perfect for families on-the-go! Features an adjustable carrying strap, quick-fold design and durable water-resistant fabric in a variety of fun designs. $34.95
Because we are made to move! ErgoErgo is the healthy and fun way to sit. Active sitting strengthens your core, encourages good posture and stimulates the mind/body connection to keep you alert and energized. Comes in adult and child sizes.$75 (KidsErgo) and $100 (ErgoErgo)
“Stories for my Grandchild” is a keepsake journal that gives grandparents an opportunity to connect with their grandchildren and share memories, family history, personal feelings and experiences. $11.72
We were so thrilled to be with L.A. Parent chatting about Mother’s Day Gift Ideas. Check out our video segment featuring recent NAPPA Award-winning products perfect for mom!
Products featured in this segment:
TWELVElittle On-the-Go Backpack, Kids N Such Diaper Backpack, ErgoErgo, Frankie Cameron Bag, Stories for My Grandchild by Honey Good, Kindred Bravely Criss Cross Nursing Top