Junior Design Awards / Travel Awards 2026 / 22 September 2026

Best Travel Product (For Parents) | Junior Design Awards 2026

The Junior Design Awards celebrate the very best in design, innovation and style. Discover the winners of best travel product for parents and find out what impressed our expert judging panel.

Junior Magazine Junior Design Awards Best Travel Product (For Parents) | Junior Design Awards 2026

Winner:GOLD - Best Travel Product (For Parents)

Who:Rockit

What:Rockit Rocker

Why:

Our judges loved Rockit, the rechargeable portable baby rocker that fits any pram or pushchair. Its gentle rocking motion soothes babies to sleep and keeps them settled the moment the stroller stops. The panel admired how this gadget gives parents so much freedom, whether it be enjoying a coffee, minding an older child, or soothing little ones in departure lounges. An affordable, ideal companion for travelling families.

"As a mum of four I WISH this was around when my older ones were little. A game changer! I tell every new mum to buy one! One of those rare products that parents genuinely recommend to one another."

Bridget Mackinnon, Content Creator @bridget.mackinnon

"Overall, the Rockit Rocker is a clever, well-engineered product that addresses a common parenting challenge with a simple yet effective solution. Its portability, ease of use and practical benefits make it a strong contender in the Best Travel Product for Parents category."

Nicola Perring, Maternity, Baby and Kids’ Industry Consultant @lookin_thenestYin, Stylist

"Great tool to help baby to sleep on stroller. Compact, adjustable speed and easy to use on stroller to put baby to sleep on the go."

Yin, Stylist and Creative Director @yin.and.eetwins

"From holidays to restaurant meals, this gadget has the power to change the mood from fretful to calm wherever you are."

Bonita Turner, Editor of Junior, @juniormagazineonline

Winner:JOINT SILVER - Best Travel Product (For Parents)

Who:mima

What:The miro compact stroller

Why:

It was clear to see that this lightweight stroller was designed by parents to make travelling and everyday life genuinely easier without sacrificing style. The panel admired the clever one-handed fold that makes transitioning from runway to plane super easy and able to slip neatly into overhead cabins. The judges were also impressed with the ergonomic design and comfort for both parent and passenger.

"This is a stroller clearly designed by people who understand family travel! The compact cabin-friendly fold and integrated carry strap make airport, train and city travel noticeably easier, while thoughtful features such as the magnetic harness, breathable seat and smooth suspension elevate the everyday experience. A beautifully considered balance of innovation, practicality and premium design."

Bridget Mackinnon, Content Creator @bridget.mackinnon

"Overall, the mima miro is an impressive travel stroller that successfully balances intelligent engineering, ease of use and premium design. Its focus on making travel simpler for parents, without compromising on comfort or style, makes it a strong contender within this category."

Nicola Perring, Maternity, Baby and Kids’ Industry Consultant @lookin_thenest

"Lovely colour, beautifully made and great quality. Cabin approved, easy to fold, good size basket for storage and easy to whizz around."

Yin, Stylist and Creative Director @yin.and.eetwins

Winner:JOINT SILVER - Best Travel Product (For Parents)

Who:Wee Blue Bell

What:Family Outdoor Blanket

Why:

These gorgeous outdoor Blankets, reimagine the classic picnic essential with fabric made from 100% recycled plastic bottles and the most uplifting, hand drawn prints. The JDA panel admired this waterproof, sand-proof, packable design which features clever poppers to transform it into a cosy post-swim wrap. Beautifully made, with great attention to detail, this is a practical, sustainable blanket built to last for a many an adventure.

"Jumbo ladybirds and rainbow stripes to guarantee the rainiest picnic still feels sunny!"

Bonita Turner, Editor of Junior, @juniormagazineonline

"A thoughtful product that encourages relaxed outdoor family time while prioritising children’s comfort. Beautifully designed with clear lifestyle appeal, offering families a practical solution for making the most of time outside together. Perfect for the colour loving, dopamine dressing families! "

Bridget Mackinnon, Content Creator @bridget.mackinnon

"I also appreciated the brand's focus on creating a product that families will keep and enjoy over many years rather than treating it as a disposable purchase. Designing for longevity is an important part of sustainability and helps build emotional attachment to the product through shared family experiences."

Nicola Perring, Maternity, Baby and Kids’ Industry Consultant @lookin_thenest

"A beautiful outdoor waterproof blanket! Love the versatile concept where the blanket can be turned into a cape with the poppers. So much fun! The designs are beautiful too."

Yin, Stylist and Creative Director @yin.and.eetwins

Winner:BRONZE - Best Travel Product (For Parents)

Who:Car Shades

What:Car Shades

Why:

These brilliantly simple and easy to install car shades were a big hit with our judges  – license to drive or not.  The panel admired the precise, edge-to-edge fit, designed to adapt to specific car models,  giving a much better result than one-size-fits-all suction alternatives. A brilliantly made, essential travel item that reduces glare, protects against UV and makes car journeys safter and calmer.

"A practical travel essential that combines thoughtful design with excellent functionality. The custom-fit approach provides a premium finish while improving comfort and sun protection for children on everyday journeys and longer family adventures alike."

Bridget Mackinnon, Content Creator @bridget.mackinnon

"Car Shades are a thoughtfully engineered solution that successfully combines practicality, comfort and ease of use. Their tailored design and strong customer satisfaction demonstrate a product that delivers genuine value for travelling families…"

Nicola Perring, Maternity, Baby and Kids’ Industry Consultant @lookin_thenest

"Great quality shades that are easy to clip in place."

Yin, Stylist and Creative Director @yin.and.eetwins