MT. LAUREL, N.J., Oct. 14, 2024 — The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) revealed the winners of the 2024 Innovation Awards yesterday at the Prego Expo in Chicago, Illinois. These awards celebrate the most innovative baby and children’s products currently available. This year, the awards honored four special recipients and recognized 11 category winners. A panel of judges, including industry experts, media representatives, and retailers, selected the winners. Additionally, over 1,200 parents voted for their favorite product in the JPMA Parents’ Pick Award.
Leah Rocketto, an Associate Commerce Director at Everyday Health Group Pregnancy & Parenting, commented on the significance of innovation in this industry. “Creating innovative baby and children’s products isn’t just about completely new ideas,” she said. “It’s often about making small adjustments to solve everyday problems that parents face. I was truly impressed by how many nominees focused on saving parents time and space or providing peace of mind. The winning products effectively ease the physical and mental challenges of parenting.”
The 2024 JPMA Innovation Awards winners include:
Best in Show: Haakaa Shell Wearable Silicone Breast Pump
Parents’ Pick: HALO® Easy Transition Sleepsack®
Editor’s Pick: Graco® Read-with-Me 4-in-1 Convertible Bookshelf Crib with Drawer by Storkcraft
Tried and True: Safety 1st Grow & Go Car Seat
Design/Fashion/Style: Maxi-Cosi Tana 360° Rotating Modular Stroller
Infant/Parent Care: Medela Easy Pour Breast Milk Storage Bags
Play/Entertainment: Skip Hop Discoverosity 3-in-1 Sensory Table
Safety: Munchkin Mini Thermometer
On the Go: Tula Printed Mesh Explore Carrier
Nursery: Boppy® Bassinet
Child Restraint Systems: Diono® Connect3® RXT 2-in-1 High-Back Booster
Technology: Cybex e-Gazelle S Stroller
Environmentally Friendly/Sustainability: Dekor Eko Diaper Pail & Eko Refills
Feeding/Bathing/Changing: Emulait Anatomy Bottle With Responsive Flow
Stroller: Cybex Libelle Travel Stroller
Lisa Trofe, JPMA Executive Director, expressed her excitement about the winners. “From strollers to car seats and cribs, I am amazed by the creativity and convenience seen in this year’s award-winning products,” she stated. “Manufacturers continue to develop items that make caring for children safer, easier, and more enjoyable. Expecting and new parents should definitely consider adding these award-winning products to their wish lists!”
For more details on the winning products and high-resolution images, visit the provided links.
The 2024 Innovation Awards judges included a distinguished panel of industry experts:
Sara Delkoski Bakken, Director of Product Safety, Quality and Regulatory (PSQR), Target
Adrienne Gallardo, Program Manager, Doernbecher Injury Prevention Program, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital
Jessica Hartshorn, Contributing Writer, Good Housekeeping Institute
Dani Martinson, Marketing Director, Babies “R” Us
Leah Rocketto, Associate Commerce Director, Everyday Health Group Pregnancy & Parenting
Rachael Shaggot, Founder and President, Best Practice Quality, LLC
The JPMA Innovation Awards also acknowledges the support of its judges, Everyday Health Group Pregnancy & Parenting for the Editor’s Pick sponsorship, and Prego Expo, the event host.
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