National Parenting Product Awards picks the trending products that provide play options, soothing and care for your littlest ones – be it your firstborn or your next bundle of joy.
Lighthouse Kids Company Switch AI2 Cloth Diaper
The 100% OEKO-Tex Certified bamboo insert allows diapers to feel dry or wet to the baby, depending on your preference. Simply flip the insert vertically to choose from stay-dry fabric or wet bamboo for potty training – it’s your choice. $19.99, For Ages: Birth-24 months, lighthousekidscompany.com
Lulla Doll
A soother and sleep companion for babies, toddlers, and beyond. Imitates closeness to a caregiver at rest with its soft feel and soothing real-life heartbeat and breathing sounds. $49.99, ages birth-6, lulladoll.com
Rascal + Friends Sensitive Wipes and Premium Diaper
Designed for comfort, practicality and delicate skin. Made with extracts of chamomile, aloe and pomegranate to provide anti-inflammatory properties and natural antioxidants. Fragrance-free. $5.97, ages birth and older. Includes innovative features like a stretchy high-back waistband, absorbent 3D core, unique deep-pocket and double leak guards. Made with feather-soft materials and water-based inks. $7.97, ages 0-36 months, rascalandfriends.com
Tumbl Bear Impact Absorbing Hats
An innovative range of children’s hats (beanies, bucket hats, caps) that look, feel and wear like everyday hats, and feature a hidden layer of high absorption impact foam. $49.95, ages 6 months-6 years, tumblbear.com
Crawl About Ladybug
This early learning companion wobbles as it moves. A simple push on the back starts its motion. Features bright lights and fun melodies to entice your child to crawl after it as it moves across the floor. $19.99, ages 6 months and older, tlji.com
SleepOvation Baby Mattress
Designed to combat plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome). Reduces pressure on the head while keeping the spine correctly aligned. Features a removable and washable cover and built-in air channels to increase breathability and temperature regulation. The two-stage design provides use for both newborn and toddler phases. $475, ages birth-toddler, sleepovationbaby.com
Teddy Tunez Baby Musical Toy
A musical and a teething toy with a specific focus on the development of the senses. Features cheerful songs and vivid colors to engage babies and toddlers. Perfect for on-the-go. $21.99, ages birth-36 months, Sold at various retailers.
NatureBond Silicone Ice-cream Baby Teether
The multiple layers of ice-cream swirls effectively help massage sore, swollen gums and soothe emerging teeth. Five “flavors” — strawberry, chocolate, vanilla, matcha and peppermint. Free of BPA, phthalates, PVC, lead and cadmium. $16.90, ages 3 months+, naturebondglobal.com
The Play Kits
A subscription, stage-based learning program designed to promote healthy brain development during the early years of childhood. The Kits arrive every 2-3 months and feature age-specific toys made with sustainably harvested wood, organic cotton, nontoxic paints, and baby-safe plastics. $80; ages birth – 4 years, lovevery.com
Sleep Bag Swaddler
A fully removable Velcro closure for a secure and adjustable fit. Underneath the wrap is the sleep bag: a wearable blanket made of bamboo fabric that is breathable and buttery soft to the touch. $70, ages birth-4 months, kytebaby.com
Just For Mom
Qeepsake
Capture your child’s milestones with this easy-to-use app. Members receive daily texts, prompting them to text back a moment or milestone with a photo. Qeepsake securely builds these texts and photos into a digital journal that can be shared with family and printed into a book. $95.88, qeepsake.com
Milkmakers All-Natural Belly Balm
Made with natural ingredients like coconut oil, rosehip oil and shea butter, this paraben-free moisturizing balm keeps skin soft, soothed and hydrated. The hands-free application leaves no messy residue and is easy to maneuver around growing bellies. $15, munchkin.com
Philips Avent Double Electric Breast Pump, Advanced
Equipped with innovative Natural Motion Technology and a compact, portable design to make milk expression faster and more convenient. Features a rechargeable battery and pumping belt that holds the pump, so mom can move around freely while pumping. When used with a pumping bra, mom can also pump hands-free. $269.99, philips.com
HOFISH Seamless Clip Down Nursing Bra
Featuring a buttery soft feel, one-hand access, adjustable shoulder straps and easy drop cups. The unique push-up padding offers great support with style. $29.99, hofish.net
Loloma Pure Virgin Coconut Oil
An ideal natural moisturizer for mom, featuring organic coconuts sourced from Northern Islands in Fiji. Delicate smell, not greasy and highly absorbent. $32, lolomafiji.com