With so many parenting products on the market, how do you know which ones are really worth your money? The National Consumer Unit teamed up with our Hearst partners at Good Housekeeping to find out. Their experts, with feedback from real families, evaluated hundreds of products for this year’s Parenting Awards.Here are some of the standouts: Best for babiesThe Lulu Lollipop Sleep Bag was a favorite, featuring an all-around zipper for easy nighttime diaper changes. "These wearable blankets are great for babies because it gives them the feeling of a blanket without having that loose blanket that is considered unsafe in cribs," said Lexie Sachs, executive director of the Good Housekeeping Institute.Drool bibs from KeaBabies were another standout. "When our parent testers tried these out, they said that the babies wore them all day and nothing leaked through," Sachs said.For feeding time, the Chicco Duo Bottles impressed testers. "There's a thin layer of glass inside the bottle, and that's what touches the milk, but the outside is plastic," noted Sachs. "It makes this very lightweight and very durable."Toddler essentialsAmong the essentials, Huggies HuggFit 360 diapers stood out. “In lab tests, this version was super absorbent, and it soaked up fluid from all different angles while the surface remained dry,” said Olivia Lipski, senior reviews writer and analyst at Good Housekeeping. For oral care, the PureBaby electric toothbrush impressed parents. “It’s really lightweight. It even has a built-in two-minute timer, and it uses gentle vibration to promote a better clean,” Lipski explained. “Our parents used it with their toddlers, said that they absolutely loved it, and that their toddlers actually enjoyed brushing their teeth.”When it’s time to wind down, the Happiest Baby SNOObie combines a nightlight, sound machine, and wake clock into one device. "Our parents who used it said that they really enjoyed using it with their toddlers at bedtime," Lipski added. Smart family solutionsFor tackling messes, one standout is Miss Mouth’s stain remover spray. "In our cleaning lab evaluations, we found that the formula was quick to remove common stains," Lipski said.Another favorite is Canopy’s bathtub filter. "Testers found that their bath water was noticeably less yellow when using the filter, and all of them found it super easy to install," she added.For parents looking to save on big-ticket items, the website fromrebel.com offers overstock and open-box products at significant discounts. "Our experts loved that the items are never secondhand and they're always quality checked before being resold," Lipski explained.Favorites for kidsThe Yumi soft-baked breakfast bars were a favorite among kid testers. "They're made with oats and they're not loaded with tons of sugar like other bars on the shelf," said Stefani Sassos, Good Housekeeping’s nutrition director.For sun protection, Neutrogena’s sunscreen stick was a standout. "Parents really loved using this sunscreen stick from Neutrogena, saying it was easy to apply, left no mess, and no greasy feeling," Sassos said.For a hydration boost, electrolyte pouches from Zarbee's stood out as a healthier alternative to traditional kids’ drinks. "These electrolyte pouches from Zarbee's are delivering amazing essential nutrients in a convenient, kid-friendly pouch form, and it's perfect for when any of your children are under the weather," Sassos noted.Postpartum SupportFor feeding time, Boppy's upgraded nursing pillow was a standout pick among new mothers. "Boppy's new nursing pillow has a larger surface area and is more supportive, making for a more comfortable experience," said Sassos.Testers also loved Eufy's innovative, app-powered wearable breast pump. "It features a warming technology that can actually decrease clogs and increase milk flow," said Sassos.Bodily’s Do Anything bra was also a favorite for its versatility. "Designed for traditional pumps, wearable pumps, nursing, and just everyday wear, Bodily’s Do Anything bra is an all-in-one solution that mothers can wear all day long to meet their changing needs," Sassos explained.To see all of the award winners, click here.
With so many parenting products on the market, how do you know which ones are really worth your money? The National Consumer Unit teamed up with our Hearst partners at to find out. Their experts, with feedback from real families, evaluated hundreds of products for this year’s .
Here are some of the standouts:
Best for babies
The was a favorite, featuring an all-around zipper for easy nighttime diaper changes. "These wearable blankets are great for babies because it gives them the feeling of a blanket without having that loose blanket that is considered unsafe in cribs," said Lexie Sachs, executive director of the Good Housekeeping Institute.
were another standout. "When our parent testers tried these out, they said that the babies wore them all day and nothing leaked through," Sachs said.
For feeding time, the impressed testers. "There's a thin layer of glass inside the bottle, and that's what touches the milk, but the outside is plastic," noted Sachs. "It makes this very lightweight and very durable."
Loulou Lollipop Wearable Baby Blanket
Toddler essentials
Among the essentials, stood out. “In lab tests, this version was super absorbent, and it soaked up fluid from all different angles while the surface remained dry,” said Olivia Lipski, senior reviews writer and analyst at Good Housekeeping.
For oral care, the impressed parents. “It’s really lightweight. It even has a built-in two-minute timer, and it uses gentle vibration to promote a better clean,” Lipski explained. “Our parents used it with their toddlers, said that they absolutely loved it, and that their toddlers actually enjoyed brushing their teeth.”
When it’s time to wind down, the combines a nightlight, sound machine, and wake clock into one device. "Our parents who used it said that they really enjoyed using it with their toddlers at bedtime," Lipski added.
Huggies Little Movers HuggFit 360° Diapers, Size 5
Happiest Baby SNOObie Smart White Noise Machine
Pure Enrichment PureBaby Infant-to-Toddler Electric Toothbrush
Smart family solutions
For tackling messes, one standout is . "In our cleaning lab evaluations, we found that the formula was quick to remove common stains," Lipski said.
Another favorite is . "Testers found that their bath water was noticeably less yellow when using the filter, and all of them found it super easy to install," she added.
For parents looking to save on big-ticket items, the website offers overstock and open-box products at significant discounts. "Our experts loved that the items are never secondhand and they're always quality checked before being resold," Lipski explained.
Canopy Baby Bath Tub Filter
Miss Mouth’s Messy Eater Non-Toxic Baby and Kids Stain Remover
Favorites for kids
The were a favorite among kid testers. "They're made with oats and they're not loaded with tons of sugar like other bars on the shelf," said Stefani Sassos, Good Housekeeping’s nutrition director.
For sun protection, was a standout. "Parents really loved using this sunscreen stick from Neutrogena, saying it was easy to apply, left no mess, and no greasy feeling," Sassos said.
For a hydration boost, stood out as a healthier alternative to traditional kids’ drinks. "These electrolyte pouches from Zarbee's are delivering amazing essential nutrients in a convenient, kid-friendly pouch form, and it's perfect for when any of your children are under the weather," Sassos noted.
Zarbee's Kids Electrolyte Drink, Strawberry Lemonade (4 pack)
Neutrogena Beach Defense Water-Resistant SPF 50+ Sunscreen Stick
YUMI Organic Breakfast Superbar (30 count)
Postpartum Support
For feeding time, was a standout pick among new mothers. "Boppy's new nursing pillow has a larger surface area and is more supportive, making for a more comfortable experience," said Sassos.
Testers also loved . "It features a warming technology that can actually decrease clogs and increase milk flow," said Sassos.
was also a favorite for its versatility. "Designed for traditional pumps, wearable pumps, nursing, and just everyday wear, Bodily’s Do Anything bra is an all-in-one solution that mothers can wear all day long to meet their changing needs," Sassos explained.
eufy Security Heated Wearable Breast Pump
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