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We know first-hand how overwhelming it can be to choose the right products for your baby. Which is why the 2016 Mother & Baby awards, sponsored by Babies “R” Us, seek to make it easier, helping Aussie mums find the best buys for their bubs.
Now in their fifth year, the awards highlight the best products in the baby care industry, from nappies and wipes, to big ticket items such as cots, cars and family holidays.
The Mother & Baby award rosette signals that a product has been given the tick of approval from the experts and other mums. Click through the gallery to check out the finalists in the retail tested categories.
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CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR ACTIVITY MAT. The Childsmart – World’s Apart Zebra Sensory Dome Tent for $49.95 is a beautifully designed sensory dome to help and encourage babies to explore the world.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR ACTIVITY MAT. The Yookidoo Gymotion Activity Playland Yookidoo valued at $129 is a 3-in-1 activity gym. It features loads of accessories and multi-textured toys.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR ACTIVITY MAT. The Playgro Australia Jingle Jungle Music and Lights Gym for $109.95 is a jungle inspired gym designed to encourage playtime and tummy time. Each toy has a unique feature including click-clack rings, reflective mirror, crinkle sounds, tactile ribbons and a peek-a-boo flap.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR ACTIVITY MAT. The Bloom & Grow Skip Hop for $189 is bursting with dynamic friends including a hooting owl, a musical hedgehog, a dancing fox and many more.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR ACTIVITY MAT. The Amazing Baby Co Sponky Play Mat for $69.95 will activate your child’s senses while they exercise their body on Sponky’s play mat. Filled with scrunching sounds, hanging objects with rattles, mirror and padded pillow.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR BABY CARRIER
Manduca Pure Cotton Baby Carrier, $199.95.
Made from 100% GOTS certified organic cotton, Manduca carries your baby in the position recommended by the International Hip Dysplasia Association and Healthy Hips Australia. Manduca has a three year warranty and a built-in newborn insert.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR BABY CARRIER
BabyBjorn Baby Carrier One Air, $249.95. This carrier features an ergonomic 4-way front and back baby carrier in airy mesh fabric with extra padded shoulder straps. Perfect for newborn to three years.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR BABY CARRIER
Stokke MyCarrier 3in1. For $279
the Stokke MyCarrier has been carefully designed and ergonomically developed to give a tailor-made fit to mums and dads of all sizes as well as your growing baby. Completely adjustable for correct weight distribution along with softly padded cotton fabric, it’s comfortable for parent and child alike.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR BABY CARRIER
i-angel Hip Seat Rainbow Carrier, $245.
The Rainbow carrier is a multi-functional carrier: one item with three effects. In summer you can detach the cover leaving only the cool mesh lining. In winter reattach the cover to keep your baby warm.It comes complete with a sleeping hood and organic teething pads.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR BABY CARRIER
Ergobaby Four Position 360 Carrier, $239 offers the convenience of four carry positions while maintaining the highest standards in ergonomic design to ensure safety and comfort for both baby and parent. The deep seat provides ideal hip positioning in all four carry positions.The seat width adjusts easily to transition baby from inward to outward facing and back again.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR BABY ROCKER
4moms mamaRoo Multi Colour Plush, $599. This infant seat bounces up and down and sways from side to side, just like parents do when comforting their baby. Select from five unique motions (like car ride and tree swing) and five different speeds. There’s built in sounds, or connect an MP3 player for music of your choosing.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR BABY ROCKER
Babyhood Mesh Bouncer, $54.95. This olden goldie is made new again. It might look like the great bouncer of the past but it’s been revised with all the new technology and features that you expect today. Made with a high quality cotton cover that can be removed to wash and a three-point safety belt. The flat design is great for travelling.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR BABY ROCKER
Nuna Leaf Curv, $399.
Every bit as eco-smart and evolutionary as its big bro, the Leaf, the Leaf Curv throws a contemporary curve ball to traditional nurseries and living spaces. It can hold up to 60 kg too.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR BABY ROCKER
The BabyBjorn Balance Soft Baby Rocker, $199.95, is a soft ergonomic baby bouncer that can be turned into a rocking children’s chair. There are no batteries required and it can be used from newborn up to two years.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR BABY ROCKER
The Steelcraft Denim Rocker, $99, is a soft, padded rocker which can be used as a safe place for your baby to rest and play. Colourful toys entertain and provide stimulation as your child grows.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR CHANGE TABLE
The Boori Change Table, $499.95, is the perfect balance to change your baby and store all those essential toiletries.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR CHANGE TABLE
The Bebe Care Euro Change Table in Grey, $249.99, features sturdy and smooth timber construction, large storage shelves and a modern simplistic end panel design.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR CHANGE TABLE
The Pottery Barn Kids Blythe Extra-Wide Changing Table, $1728, is an investment piece. Its generous size makes it ideal to grow with your child and changing table top is removable. Expertly crafted with kiln-dried solid hardwood, the dresser is equipped with seven drawers in various sizes. It includes a safety strap.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR CHANGE TABLE
The Babyhood Kaylula Stor Chest, $1199, will make life easy for you with extra storage for baby’s delicate clothes. Designed to allow you a generous space to change baby side-on or front-on with easy access to the soft close draws.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR CHANGE TABLE
Stokke Care, $1079, is a changing table that raises your baby higher, encouraging eye contact. Space underneath provides room for your feet allowing you to stand closer for better reach.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR COT
The Bebe Care Euro Cot in Grey, for $379.99 is a perfect and safe choice for your toddler. Made from solid timber with slat side, the cot features position adjustable base height with high and low modes.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR COT
The Boori Lucia Convertible Plus, $699.95, give your new nursery a sense of serenity.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR COT
The Babyhood Kaylula Sova 5 in 1 Cot, $1299, is revolutionary with its unique clear panels which allow your baby to wake free as bird each morning and see straight out into the world ahead. Versatile, the cot evolves with your little one from babyhood to adulthood.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR COT
The Stokke Sleepi Mini, for $1079 has a distinctive oval shape that provides your baby with a sense of security by creating a cosy nest-like environment. It has adjustable height positions as well as the ability to grow with your child. The lockable wheels make it easy to move from room to room.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR COT
The Babies”R” Us Finley 2-in-1 Cot, for $199.99 is an easy to assemble, solid wood, contemporary cot for your child. Suitable from birth to five years, the cot coverts into a sofa bed and has a non-toxic, lead and phthalate safe finish.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR HIGH CHAIR
The OXO TOT Sprout Chair, for $449 is a dynamic high chair. It will last from six months to five years. For children over age three, the seat post, tray and harness can be removed so your tot can sit comfortably at the family table. The chair also includes a variety of thoughtful features to help keep your little one comfortable and safe and make your life easier.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR HIGH CHAIR
The Nuna ZAAZ, for $499 boasts a clever and practical design. It is safety-tested, comfortable, and customises to any size.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR HIGH CHAIR
The Stokke Tripp Trapp, for $329, is a sturdy and supportive high chair, adjustable to give bub the proper support. If you are using the Tripp Trapp from birth, you will need the Tripp Trapp Newborn Set and the additional Tripp Trapp Baby Set.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR HIGH CHAIR
The Childcare Pod Highchair in Natural, for $179.99 features timber legs for a classic look, a removable tray, harness and foam padding for added comfort as well as a footrest.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR HIGH CHAIR
Bloom Fresco Highchair, $799 is
the world’s highest baby chair. With a chrome, three-position recline system and easy up or down height adjustment, this chair allows your baby to join the family at the dining table or breakfast bar. In cradle mode, newborn babies are up and away from the ground, safe from pets and household dust as parents and baby are able to experience all important eye-to-eye contact. Suitable from birth to 36kg.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR NAPPY BAG
BPM Australia Isoki Double Zip Satchel Bag, $129.95, is the bag for mums who love to have a place for everything. With a total of 13 pockets, it holds everything you need for baby. Each section is lined with bespoke Isoki waterproof fabric and closes with a zipper to keep contents safe.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR NAPPY BAG
The Terminus – Urban Dad Bag, for $189 offers many compartments and handy features such as the nappy changing pad and quick access to wet wipes, keeping essentials close at hand. The backpack is specially designed to be large enough to fit a man’s frame and will comfortably fit mum, too. Ergonomically shaped, the padded shoulder straps make carrying the backpack very comfortable and the straps easily hang on to a stroller.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR NAPPY BAG
OiOi Baby Bags, $199 offer a new slouch hobo design that is the perfect choice for mums on the move. Fashionable faux lizard material combined with front insulated pockets mean you will always be ready to step out in style.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR NAPPY BAG
The Amazing Baby Company Lassig Green Label Neckline Bag, for $249.95 offers accessories like the padded change mat, insulated sections, a compartment for wet wipes and convenient hooks to attach the bag to your stroller. It also features additional adjustable shoulder straps to fit all parents whilst providing the highest level of comfort. Made from 100 percent recycled and non-toxic products, this nappy bag is the obvious choice to reduce your carbon footprint and do your bit for the environment.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR NAPPY BAG
The Bugaboo Storksak + Bugaboo Bag, $319.95 – $499.95 is functionality and style all in one. The metal top zip opens to everything you need like the clean-cut nylon changing mat or a bottle stored in the thermo-insulated zipped pocket.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR PRAM
The Mamas & Papas Urbo2 Tweed, $1099.95, is designed with style in mind, from the iconic frame to the trend-inspired hood fabrics. It also comes with a lie-flat seat and carrycot option.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR PRAM
The Baby Jogger City Premier, $949, adjusts with the needs of every family. The reversible and reclining seat, adjustable handlebar and extendable footrest make this stroller versatile and adaptable for the comfort of both the parent and child.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR PRAM
Bugaboo Cameleon3, $1469-$1559.
This pram remains unsurpassed in terms of functionalities, such as its ease of use, versatility and high quality. An iconic yet practical all-in-one option.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR PRAM
With the Joolz Geo, $2099, customization program you can choose from 120 different colour combinations. Select your fabric, select your wheels then select your leatherette accent colours. Start with the bassinet for newborns, then transition to the seat, which has three-recline positions and can be parent- or world-facing. You then add a second cot or seat for a sibling.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR PRAM
The Oyster Max, from $859 offers complete versatility as your child grows. The wide, comfortable seat is suitable from birth as it reclines completely, but you also have the option of attaching a bassinet in both the upper and lower positions.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR STROLLER
The Good Baby Pockit Capri Blue, $399.99, is the 2014 Guinness World Records’ most compact stroller. In just two steps the stroller becomes a compact and feather-light handbag shaped package, great for when you are on the move and practical and easy to stow away when you’re not.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR STROLLER
Made from recyclable fibre-infused nylon the Larktale Chit Chat, $349, is light yet amazingly strong. Suitable for children aged six to 36 months, this everyday stroller folds down in one easy action. It’s the perfect fit for an urban lifestyle being compact and nimble, with a cool, funky look.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR STROLLER
Bugaboo Bee 3, $949 – $1049.
Designed specifically for parents who live life on the fly, the Bugaboo Bee features an easy-to-carry lightweight bassinet and an extendable sun canopy offering extra protection. The unique seat also grows with your child extending, reversing and reclining in just a few clicks. It’s easy to collapse, carry and store in the tightest of spaces.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR STROLLER
The Amazing Baby Company Greentom Upp Classic, $549, is the greenest stroller on the market. Made out of high quality recycled materials it caters to children from the age of six months to four years (18kgs).
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR STROLLER
Babyzen YOYO+, $998.95, is small enough to fit in the overhead compartment of a plane. Suitable from birth, you can switch from the newborn nest to a stylish rear-facing stroller or compatible car seat.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR TRAVEL COT
The Bebe Care Travel Dome in Black, $139.99, is suitable from birth, is super compact for transport and exceptionally easy to use with its incredible pop-out and easy-to-fold assembly. It’s also perfect for outdoor use with all primary materials made from UPF50+ materials.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR TRAVEL COT
Babyhood Bambino Dormire 2-in-1 Porta Cot, $279.
This cot can be zipped up to bassinet level for flexibility and convenience or used with just the portacot level. The fully mesh sides provide full breathability and visibility.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR TRAVEL COT
BabyBjorn Travel Cot Light, $395.95.
Simple to set up and fold down, this cot is suitable for babies and children up to three years. Easy to carry, the travel cot comes with a soft and comfy mattress and has removable and washable cot textiles.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR TRAVEL COT
Britax Steelcraft 4-in-1 Denim Portable Cot, $199.
This 4-in-1 cot provides your baby a comfortable place to play and rest while visiting family and friends. It includes all the extras you need including a bassinet for newborn, foldaway change table, full size cot and musical mobile.
CATEGORY: MOST POPULAR TRAVEL COT
Babyhood Nuna SENA Porta Cot, $379.
Thanks to a clever zigzag design, this cot pops open into a soft, sturdy dreamland. Then refold with just one hand for a quick getaway the next morning.
CATEGORY: CAR SEAT TRAVEL SYSTEM
The Britax Safe-n-Sound Maxi Guard PRO for $549 keeps your child securely restrained and safer. The seas features Britax light coloured shell, two position recline, push button harness and pivoting armrests.
CATEGORY: CAR SEAT TRAVEL SYSTEM
The Amazing Baby Company – RECARO Travel System,
$1228. The carrier and stroller work together as the ultimate travel system. The lightweight design (9.5kg) folds in half, making it incredibly compact and perfect for easy storage and transportation. Suitable from birth up to 22kgs.
CATEGORY: CAR SEAT TRAVEL SYSTEM
The Babylove EzyGrow harnessed car seat, $319, is suitable for children from approx six months to
approx eight years. The harnessed car seat is fitted with a padded liner for extra comfort. The large contoured side wings provide superior side impact protection.
CATEGORY: CAR SEAT TRAVEL SYSTEM
The Nuna Pipa Capsule & Mixx Pushchair for $1598 is designed not only to have your tiny rider facing you or out, but to fold looking whichever way as well.
