After much deliberation by judges, the Baby Products Association has announced the winners of the 2023 Baby and Nursery Trade Awards (BANTAs). These industry awards, sponsored by Nursery Today, are open to exhibitors at Harrogate International Nursery Fair and aim to point retailers and buyers in the direction of products, which in the judges’ opinions are best in the show in terms of quality, value and style.
This year, consumers are seeking affordable, eco-friendly and multi-functional products and the judges have considered this when choosing the winners, which are as follows:
FURNITURE
WINNER: KIKI & SEBBY
SBROUT®
Judges’ comments: One box solution, very versatile product
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Green Sheep Group – SnüzPod – The Natural Edit
TRAVEL
WINNER: Cozy N Safe
Comet i-Size 360° Rotation Car Seat
Judges’ comments: Fantastic price point with 360 rotating base; and from birth to 12 years
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Venicci Tinum Edge 3 in 1 + Base Travel System
TEXTILES & SOFT ACCESSORIES
WINNER: KIKI & SEBBY
Kiki & Sebby’s Sleeping Bags
Judges’ comments: A great sleep-time product with the benefit of Ecotex certified fabric
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Ubere Mama – Francesca Peter Rabbit Hoody
IN THE NURSERY
WINNER: Rainbow Designs
Bedtime Cuddles with Peter Rabbit
Judges’ comments: Lovely gift item and something for baby to treasure, plus soothing night projector and lullabies
HIGHLY COMMENDED: ergoPouch (Wild Seven) Drift Away White Noise Machine
BABY ESSENTIALS
WINNER: Bloomsbury Mill
Jungle Cubs Muslin Squares
Judges’ comments: Reasonably priced nursery essential ticking all of the eco boxes
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Halilit – Jellystone Moon Teether
TOYS & EDUCATIONAL
WINNER: BTL Diffusion UK Ltd
Cloud Box
Judges’ comments: Multiple features from birth sleep time light projection and soother; to great educational aspects that grow with the child
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Dingle Dangle Baby
Dingle Dangle Gift Set
BEST NEW PRODUCT
WINNER: BTL Diffusion UK Ltd
Cloud Box
Judges’ comments: Multiple features from birth sleep time light projection and soother; to great educational aspects that grow with the child
HIGHLY COMMENDED: KIKI & SEBBY – SBROUT®
