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Best Toy Design 0-2 Years | Junior Design Awards 2020

These are the winning toys for 0-2 year olds as voted for in the Junior Design Awards 2020

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Published: November 17, 2020 at 9:00 am

JUNIOR DESIGN AWARDS 2020 PLATINUM WINNER: Best Toy Design 0-2 Years

WHO: Triclimb Ltd

WHAT: A multifunctional, interconnecting range of climbing toys featuring innovative locking joints. Designed to support physical and cognitive development and encourage imagination and open-ended play.

WHY: This is such a joyful toy on so many levels and all our judges were so impressed by the design, the fun rainbow paint finish and its sheer versatility. They loved the fact that this toy can be configured and adapted into a myriad of exciting shapes and activity inspiring structures. The panel felt this was an exceptional toy for encouraging movement, development and imagination and were very excited that it can be played with indoors or outdoors and can then be easily folded down and stored. The many different accessories such as a reversible slide and climbing ramp, climbing arch/rocker, hammock and wipe board make this climbing toy endlessly entertaining and the fantastic quality of the pieces mean that when they’ve been grown out of they can be handed down.

What an exceptional toy that encourages movement and play with endless possibilities and hours of excitement!
Alissa Bertrand, founder of @jabellafleur

This looks like hours of fun! I really love that it will grow with your children.
Carly Stevens, stylist an founder of Style & Substance Blog @carlyjstevens

I love how versatile and mutlifacted this equipment it. Fun, bright, playful whilst also remaining exceptiionally tasteful in its design. A perfect set up for any explorers wanting to roam.
Gemma Metcalfe, founder of Mutha. Hood @mutha.hood

I absolutely love this beautiful product so clever and space saving if need be! Clever and I imagine well used til it can’t be used any more! Love.
Jools Oliver, Childrenswear Designer and Author @joolsoliver

WHERE: Tri Climb

JUNIOR DESIGN AWARDS 2020 GOLD WINNER: Best Toy Design 0-2 Years

WHO: Matchstick Monkey

WHAT: A fun, soft textured silicone teether containing BioCote® Antimicrobial Technology to keep it hygienically cleaner and providing soothing relief to aching gums

WHY: The Matchstick Monkey Ludo Lion Teether really appealed to our judges who loved the ergonomic, easy to grip shape, the gum soothing nobbles and brush texture and Ludo’s sweet, engaging face. The added benefits of the teether’s inbuilt BioCote® Antimicrobial Technology that protect the teether against a wide range of microbes, including bacteria, mould and viruses was also much praised.

I love this. Both my sons loved it, so it’s always a favourite present to give. Does everything it needs to.
Jools Oliver, Childrenswear Designer and Author @joolsoliver

I bought one of these for my best friend's baby and he clings to it like he's a monkey. The shape is perfect for little hands and I love how his face reacts to the face of the toy.
Gemma Metcalfe, founder of Mutha. Hood @mutha.hood

My little boy loved this! So great.
Georgia Jones, Presenter, Model and founder of @thegeorgiaedit

The Biocote is a bonus especially in this current climate. The ‘bumpy’ head is a great way to familiarise babies to toothbrushing early on.
Jade Chilton, Journalist and founder of @amamalessordinary

WHERE: MatchStick Monkey

JUNIOR DESIGN AWARDS 2020 SILVER WINNER: Best Toy Design 0-2 Years

WHO: BRIO – Classic Figure 8 set

WHAT: A beautiful 22-piece wooden train set, full of tactile play features and inspired by classic Scandinavian design. Suitable for children age 2+.

WHY: Everyone on the panel agreed that this was a playroom must-have and would provide hours of fun for girls and boys while developing imaginations, hand eye co-ordination and fine motor skills. The bright colours and cleans lines make this a beautiful toy parents will be proud to have on display in the home and the well made robust pieces are perfect for little hands as well as being tough enough to withstand even the most dramatic train pile-ups.

The toy that lasts all the generations. I have the fondest memories of playing with my BRIO set and it's the same set that I've passed down to my children. Classics will always continue strong.
Gemma Metcalfe, founder of Mutha. Hood @mutha.hood

A classic so loved by all little ones.
Georgia Jones, Presenter, Model and founder of @thegeorgiaedit

You can't go wrong with a Brio set!
Yvadney Davis, Children’s Stylist @yvadney

A beautifully made toy set that looks like it will stand the test of time.
Jade Chilton, Journalist and founder of @amamalessordinary

WHERE: BRIO

JUNIOR DESIGN AWARDS 2020 BRONZE WINNER: Best Toy Design 0-2 Years

WHO: Leggybuddy – Prince Froggy Teether

WHAT: A rubber baby toy and teether designed in an elegant and stylish way while having perfect functionality.

WHY: This cute looking, soft rubber teething figure certainly put our judges in a good mood. The panel loved the sweet, engaging design that they felt would really appeal to babies visually, the textured spots on Froggy’s feet, hands and back of the head and eyes for the babies to massage and soothe their gums as well as the fact that this natural rubber teether is very eco-friendly being made from 100% natural rubber and hand-painted with food grade colors which are completely safe for babies to chew on. Great work Prince Froggy!

Absolutely beautifully charming. I love the texture and features of this toy that I'm certain would captivate the attention of any teething little one.
Gemma Metcalfe, founder of Mutha. Hood @mutha.hood

Who wouldn’t want a chew on this gorgeous looking froggy? A great design for little hands and those early teething days.
Bonita Turner, Editor of Junior

WHERE: Leggy Buddy