Parents, mark your calendars to attend the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) on March 24, 2018 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington DC. As parents, we want the absolute best for our children and the JPMA trade show provides you a direct connection to retailers who offer everything from high-tech apps and interactive toys to safety gear. These products are intended to make your life as a parent just a little easier.
“JPMA has been hosting the Innovation Awards for more than 26 years and it is one of the most exciting programs we offer the industry,” said JPMA Executive Director Kelly Mariotti. “Companies continue to introduce breakthrough products into the marketplace and we look forward to watching these companies prosper.”
“The 2018 Innovation Awards winners prove that regardless of generation or life stage, parents want gear that is high quality, safe, and easy to use. Some of the award nominees also demonstrate that parents are buying into the Internet of Things – far beyond smart speakers and health and fitness trackers,” said Kimberly Rutt, regional sales director of BabyCenter. “Whether a connected device or not, one thing is for sure – to win with parents, brands must first and foremost anticipate their needs, find ways to make their lives easier, and help them feel like they are doing what’s best for baby.”
The 2018 Innovation Awards finalists by category are:
| Company Name | Name of Product | CATEGORY |
| CYBEX | Sirona M with SensorSafe 2.0 | Child Restraints |
| Evenflo Company, Inc. | Evenflo® EveryStage™ DLX All-in-One Car Seat | Child Restraints |
| Childhome BVBA | Evolu One.80° | Feeding/Bathing/Changing |
| Doddle & Co | the chew™ | Feeding/Bathing/Changing |
| ezpz | The Sip | Feeding/Bathing/Changing |
| Ginsey Home Solutions | Playtex Potty Genie 3-in-1 Potty Trainer with Liner System | Feeding/Bathing/Changing |
| JOLiMOLi | Sagepole High Chair | Feeding/Bathing/Changing |
| Malarkey Kids (formerly Munch Mitt) | Chew Cube Easy-Grip Teether Rattle | Feeding/Bathing/Changing |
| Malarkey Kids (formerly Munch Mitt) | Buddy Bib Animal Collection | Feeding/Bathing/Changing |
| Oralign Baby LLC | MyPaci Classic Plus pacifier | Feeding/Bathing/Changing |
| OXO International Ltd. | OXO Tot Space-Saving Drying Rack | Feeding/Bathing/Changing |
| OXO International Ltd. | OXO Tot Stick & Stay Suction Bowl | Feeding/Bathing/Changing |
| OXO International Ltd. | OXO Tot Silicone Self-Feeder | Feeding/Bathing/Changing |
| Petunia Pickle Bottom | Inter-Mix Backpack + Inter-Mix System Deluxe Kit | Feeding/Bathing/Changing |
| PRIMO | 2-In-1 Voyager Smart Infant Swing and High Chair | Feeding/Bathing/Changing |
| Prince Lionheart, Inc | Tubimals™ | Feeding/Bathing/Changing |
| Skip Hop | Nursery Style Light Up Diaper Caddy | Feeding/Bathing/Changing |
| Summer Infant | My Bath Seat | Feeding/Bathing/Changing |
| WOW GEAR | WOW CUP MINI 360 Bottle | Feeding/Bathing/Changing |
| Babycomfit LLC | Under all baby pants | Feeding/Bathing/Changing |
| Ennovate Products LLC | The Evolutionary Humble Bee “Nurse-Sling” | Infant/Parent Care |
| Cache Coeur | Curve washable nursing pad | Infant/Parent Care |
| Glow Organics | Glow Organics Bath Bomb Set | Infant/Parent Care |
| HALO Innovations | HALO Bassinest twin sleeper | Infant/Parent Care |
| Itzy Ritzy | Milk Boss Infant Feeding Support Pillow | Infant/Parent Care |
| Whisbear | Infant/Parent Care | |
| Whisbear | Whisbear The Humming Bear | Infant/Parent Care |
| The Boppy Company | Boppy™ Teething Scarf | Infant/Parent Care |
| Sleep n Feed | Sleep ‘N Feed | Infant/Parent Care |
| Happiest Baby | Sleepea by Happiest Baby | Infant/Parent Care |
| Colgate Mattress Atlanta Corp. | The zenBaby™ Hybrid 2-in-1 with KulKote | Nursery |
| DockATot | Aristot | Nursery |
| 4moms | 4moms breeze plus | On The Go |
| Baby K'tan, LLC | Baby K'tan Weekender Diaper Bag | On The Go |
| Baby Trend | Baby Trend® Mobile App with Connected Gear™ as featured on Secure Snap Fit® 35 Infant Car Seat | On The Go |
| Buggygear | Buggygear 3-Speed USB Rechargeable Turbo Fan | On The Go |
| Colorland Mother & Baby Care Limited | Colorland Transformer Baby Hip Seat & Carrier | On The Go |
| Diono | Carus Complete | On The Go |
| Ergobaby | Ergobaby Omni 360 Carrier | On The Go |
| Korede | Milola Clutch | On The Go |
| Luv Bug Company | UPF 50+ Car Seat Cover | On The Go |
| Medela LLC | Quick Clean™ Breast Pump & Accessory Sanitizer | On The Go |
| MOBY | MOBYFit | On The Go |
| The Boppy Company | Boppy™ ComfyFit™ Baby Carrier | On The Go |
| Think King | SitAlong Toddler Luggage Seat | On The Go |
| Travel Tray | Travel Tray | On The Go |
| Combi USA, Inc | Join. Baby Carrier | On The Go |
| BooginHead | PaciPal Teether Blanket | Play/Entertainment |
| Evenflo Company, Inc. | ExerSaucer® Gleeful Sea 2-in-1 Activity Center + Art Table | Play/Entertainment |
| Fisher-Price | Fisher-Price® 4-in-1 Ocean Activity Center | Play/Entertainment |
| Green Toys | Green Toys Dough Set | Play/Entertainment |
| NISSI & JIREH, Inc | 4 in 1 Universal Pacifier Holder Plush Toys | Play/Entertainment |
| Skip Hop | Explore & More Follow-Bee Crawl Toy | Play/Entertainment |
| Skip Hop | Skip Hop Explore & More Jumpscape Foldaway Jumper | Play/Entertainment |
| iBaby Labs | iBaby Care M7 | Safety |
| KidCo, Inc | Retractable Safeway Gate | Safety |
| Nanit | Nanit Smart Baby Monitor | Safety |
| Project Nursery | Project Nursery Smart Baby Monitor System | Safety |
| Summer Infant | Baby Pixel™ 5.0 Inch Touchscreen Color Video Monitor | Safety |
| Diono | Traverze | Strollers |
| Evenflo Company, Inc. | Evenflo® Pivot Xpand™ Modular Travel System with SafeMax™ Infant Car Seat | Strollers |
| Kolcraft Enterprises | Contours Curve | Strollers |
| OXO International, Ltd. | Air Stroller | Strollers |
| Veer Gear, LLC | Veer Cruiser | Strollers |
JPMA graciously acknowledges the selection committee of media representatives, safety experts, and retail buyers who volunteered their time and effort to serve on the judging panel:
- Jessica Hartshorne, Parents Magazine
- Amy Morrison, Pregnant Chicken
- Jill Koziol, Mother.ly
- Torine Creppy, Safe Kids Worldwide
- Sondos Elnakib, Toys R Us
- Joyce Slaton, Baby Center
- Mia Weber, Family Media
- David Goldberg, Baby Blossom
- Mat York, Dad Mat
- Brian Grochal, UL
From high-tech apps and interactive toys to important safety gear, the most innovative products of 2018 will offer parents ground-breaking new ways to safeguard and care for baby, while making their lives easier.
These products and more are among those announced today by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) as finalists for the 2018 Innovation Awards Competition, sponsored by BabyCenter.
The winners will be announced on Thursday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. in Washington, D.C. during the JPMA Baby Show. JPMA will be awarding eight category awards and an overall highest score across all categories — the Best in Show award. Parents nationwide will also vote on their must-have product for the JPMA Parent's Pick Award. Parent's Pick voting is now live and can be voted on here
Cast your vote and get your tickets today.
This is the greatest event in DC. I regret missing out this time.