Winner:JOINT GOLD - Best Innovative Product Design
Who:Stokke
What:The Stokke® Yoga™ baby bouncer
Why:
This sleek and stylish baby bouncer designed to make babies feel held and secure, really delighted our judges. The panel was impressed by its cozy ergonomic seat, thoughtfully designed with adjustable positions and soft materials, to support healthy posture. They also commented on how soothing the gentle inbuilt swinging and bouncing options would be for babies who like to be rocked. This practical and highly portable design was also admired for its pared back good looks and excellent quality.
Highly functional, super soothing for babies and the design is stunning. Everything you would expect from Stokke.
My babies all wanted to be held and rocked constantly so I can see this being incredibly helpful to parents who need some hands-free time to prepare food or tend to siblings.
Winner:JOINT GOLD - Best Innovative Product Design
Who:SlumberPod
What:Portable Blackout Sleep Tent
Why:
SlumberPod is a game-changing sleep aid that creates a private sleep space anywhere! Blocking out 95% of light, this clever tent allows babies and toddlers to sleep peacefully even when the lights are on, making it perfect for travel. Our judges were in no doubt about how incredibly useful this product would be, giving both baby and parents better quality and longer sleep no matter how bright the room. Constructed from breathable fabric, it has 4 ventilation panels and a pocket for a mini fan as well as a monitor pocket for keeping an eye on your little one. And yes, it’s machine washable too.
So useful for travelling especially when there are multiple family members in the same room! Brilliant that it is machine washable, and has so many thoughtful details.
This is genius and I would not travel without it. Travel cots provided wherever you stay is now a given, but keeping the light out is often tricky. This solves the problem and even more key, the painful issue of the baby waking when the cot is in the same room as the parents.
Such a brilliant idea! Lifechanging for families who need to guarantee a dark sanctuary for their baby or toddler to sleep in.
Winner:SILVER - Best Innovative Product Design
Who:Munchkin
What:Bluetooth Baby Swing
Why:
This Bluetooth® enabled newborn baby swing chair and seat was a huge hit at the JDAs. Our judges felt that this entry offered incredibly innovative, parent-friendly design at the touch of a button. Easy to assemble and easy to store this lightweight baby swing is a pleasure to use. With a Digital Touch display and a remote control, its range of pre-set sounds and melodies to sooth your baby, on top of its various rocking and vibrating motions that so many little ones find reassuring and sleep inducing, were much admired. A really thoughtful product!
This is baby care brought bang up to date. For tech oriented parents this will be the dream and I can see babies feeling very secure in this chair.
The range of motions and soothing melodies is great. There is sure to be a mode that your baby really loves.
Winner:BRONZE - Best Innovative Product Design
Who:Ette Tete
What:STEP'n'SIT helper tower
Why:
STEP’n’SIT is a helper tower that transforms seamlessly into a table and chair in seconds — making it as adaptable as the children who use it. Created to support a child’s independence whilst keeping them safe and engaged, the Step’n’SIT helps give your child a sense of autonomy, making them feel capable and included, whether they’re helping you cook, drawing, or having a snack. Our judges were impressed by the thoughtful and fun add-ons such as a blackboard, pencil pocket, safety net, and support legs and thought this tower would make a fantastic addition to any family home. Sustainably made from Baltic Birch plywood and non-toxic coatings – every aspect of this product’s impact and safety has been taken into consideration.
Such a helpful addition to any family home. No wobbling on chair or reaching up on tippy toes. Love that it so multi-functional and that it can be used as a cute table and chair!
This clever multi-tasking design will be used for years and then passed down. I can imagine it being really great for grandparents who do lots of school pick ups too!
