Editor’s Picks: We Love It!
By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards Hop, Waddle, Stomp! Toss the soft, colorful ball, choose a matching puzzle piece and waddle across the room to unite the baby…
Author: Elena Epstein
Editor’s Picks: We Love It!
By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards Nuna CUDL clik This baby carrier with an adjustable waistband and a breathable mesh fabric is designed to provide comfort and freedom for both parent…
Here’s What We’re Loving for You and Your Family This Month
Be Bright Lulu Doll Help your child discover their strength and courage with this unique doll whose lilac hair has a UV-activated blonde streak that turns pink in the sun. Kids can join five animal guardians and use their spirit…
Editor’s Picks: Life-sized magnetic play, social emotional learning and more
Silence A wordless picture book where endless narrations are possible. A silent journey through nature and different landscapes allows kids to create their own adventure. $18.95, ages 4-10, cuentodeluz.com Provided…
Editor’s Picks: Balance bike, party games and more indoor and outdoor fun
By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards. All images are provided. Bunny Hopkins Swing Collection A unique handmade wooden disc swing for indoor or outdoor play. Provides excellent sensory stimulation and is a great way to develop…
Here’s What We’re Loving for You and Your Family This Holiday Season
By Elena Epstein, director of the National Parenting Product Awards. For more product reviews, visit nappaawards.com. All product images were provided. Cake-N-Bake Challenge Bring the excitement of cooking shows into the game room. A fast-paced color-matching, cake-building game where the…
Parenting Products to Make Your Summer a Success
Willow + Sim Bamboo Kids Beach Toys Perfect for beach days, these toys are made from unbleached compostable bamboo. This eco-friendly and durable set is lightweight and packaged in a natural canvas bag with mesh base and hemp rope handle…
Editor’s Picks
Tonka Steel Classics – Mighty Dump Truck Your little one will enjoy playing with this truck for hours on end. This sturdy, steel construction vehicle…
2022 Trends in Kids’ Toys
February is typically the month of toys for me. It’s a sneak peek into all the fun, imaginative and educational products making their debut. Pre-pandemic, I would be coming back from New York and the North American International Toy Fair…
Editor’s Picks for February 2022
Kindie Rock Stars Podcast This dynamic podcast showcases the diverse talents of children’s musicians and family entertainers. Each episode features an artist story and a song. Free Shadow Play Books Unfold the book, turn down the lights and switch on…
Editor’s Picks for January 2022
Game Night in a Can: Fifth Anniversary Edition This new mix of mini games focuses on creativity and physical skill. Activities include competitively flying paper airplanes, creating ghost stories about the room you’re in, coming up with the “World’s Worst…
NAPPA Awards Holiday Gift Guide
The 2021 National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) results are in, and we’ve identified the year’s top products for children in the Delaware Valley. Turn to our gift guide for the best toy recommendations for every child on your holiday gift…
Editor’s Picks for November 2021
Discovery #MINDBLOWN Career Play Doctor Kit This 32-piece deluxe playset features an anatomy model, blood-pressure monitor, clipboard, working kid’s stethoscope, eye chart and more. $32.50, ages 6+ …
Editor’s Picks for October 2021
Make-A-Fort Kit Open up and unpack 18 sturdy cardboard panels, 10 braces, 80 connectors and a handy carrying case. What happens next is totally up to the imagination of each child. How about a maze, mansion or igloo? $77, ages…
Editor’s Picks for September 2021
HEYKUBE Beginners to experts can try solving the three-by-three puzzle by following directional LEDs built into the cube, or they can turn off the light-based hints. Download the optional HEYKUBE app to solve world record challenges, send scrambles to friends…
Editor’s Picks for August 2021
A Smart Girl’s Guide: Race and Inclusion Give kids the tools and techniques to gain racial fluency, normalize the conversation around race, question biases and take positive action individually and collectively. Tips, quizzes, questions and challenges provide practical ways for…
Editor’s Picks for July 2021
WowWee Pop 2 Play Your child can zip down a rainbow slide, drive a race car or become a chef virtually anywhere. Easy to assemble and to store, these pop-up playsets are…
Editor’s Picks for June 2021
Miffy Cool To Be Kind Plush Toy Kids will appreciate this beloved children’s book character with a fresh, modern palette and a positive message that reads “it’s cool to…
Editor’s Picks
Preschool Label Pack This selection of 34 personalized labels is ultra-durable and will help stop the spread of germs by always ensuring that your little one’s items do not get mixed up or…