The 2010 JPMA Innovation Awards highlight some of the most exciting new products in the marketplace today. More than 120 products recently introduced were entered into the competition, 52 finalists were selected and 10 winners were awarded a top spot as the most Innovative Product of 2010. They include:
Innovative Products of 2010
Adiri Ultimate Nurser
Adiri
The “Ultimate Nurser” goes beyond “BPA-Free” and is first to be certified to be comprehensively free of ALL artificial estrogenic chemicals. New Petal vent air valve for improved colic reduction and patented cap for leak-proof transportation. The safety of plastics and baby feeding experience top “mom” priorities. Trendsetters gravitate to Adiri. Celebrity mom favorite-featured in: 2010 Jennifer Lopez film ‘The Back-up Plan.” Moms are looking for the safest plastic/easiest breast-feeding transition bottle. Safest. Simplest (less parts to clean/maintain/use). www.thewatergeeks.com
Angelcare VMS Baby Monitor
Angelcare Monitors
This is the first baby monitor to combine video, movement and sound functions. It allows parents to: See their baby, even at night; Listen to their baby and talk to him/her through the monitor; Be warned if no movement is detected during 20 seconds (including breathing movements). Main features include: Camera with color video transmission and infrared night vision; Under-the-mattress sensor pad; 2.75 inches touchscreen on parent unit; 2 way communication between both units; Monitor the temperature in your baby’s room; 2.4 GHz digital transmission. www.angelcare-monitor.com
Biodegradable Wysi Wipe
Canawipe Distributors Ltd.
The biodegradable Wysi™wipe replaces a washcloth, paper-towel, and disposable wipe. Features include: Reduce waste to landfills; Compostable green alternative; Zero added chemicals that reportedly pose health concerns. Watching Wysi™ grow is magical.Unroll a durable, baby soft, hypoallergenic, wipe made of cellulose. The only ingredient until you add the liquid is pulp-fiber. Just imagine having a wet cloth ready to use for any situation in a family’s day to day activities. Different liquid = different use. No bulky containers or excess weight. On the go. Anytime. Just add liquid. www.canawipe.com
Dutailier Auto-Lock Mechanism
Dutailier
Dutailier’s patented Auto-Lock mechanism is designed with safety in mind. It engages as soon as it senses any weight transfer to the glider’s arms. The chair remains still until a person’s full weight has been transferred over the entire seat. Incredibly helpful for nursing mothers holding their baby getting in and out of a glider. Combined with a depth of multiple elegant personalizations, Dutailier’s innovative mechanism takes nursery chairs to a whole new level of style, comfort and safety. www.dutailier.com
Swing to High Chair
Fisher-Price, Inc.
Finally, there’s a space- and cost-saving solution for parents who don’t want to buy both a swing and a high chair for their baby. The swing converts to a high chair, back to a swing – whatever baby needs, whenever baby needs it! Swing features include a six-speed swing with 12 songs and two sound effects, two-position recline and volume control. The high chair features three height adjustments, spill-resistant pad and a dishwasher-safe tray cover. Plus, the added bonus of music and sounds during mealtime! The high chair’s open design brings mom closer to baby during mealtime. www.fisher-price.com
Medela Breastmilk -Labeling Lids
Medela
Innovative new breastmilk bottle lids allow you to track and label bottles with the day and time breastmilk was expressed and/or the day and time you want your breastmilk fed by. Medela’s Breastmilk Labeling Lids twist shut to seal your bottle and protect the breastmilk inside. Medela’s new design ensures that once you dial in your information nothing changes, even if the bottle is accidentally bumped, or dropped. These lids fit all Medela breastmilk bottles and work in the refrigerator and freezer. They are 100% reusable, DEHP & BPA-free and dishwasher safe. www.medela.us
OXO tot Mini Silicone Dishwasher Basket
OXO
The OXO Tot Mini Dishwasher Basket is a compact solution for cleaning a variety of feeding and bottle accessories in the dishwasher. The slim profile fits between dishwasher pegs or can be squeezed between dishes in a fully loaded machine. The flexible top stretches to accommodate bottle nipples, pacifiers, toddler utensils, sippy cup valves and straws. The perforated silicone is designed to ensure maximum exposure to water jets and minimize mildew build up. www.oxo.com
2 Piece Stay-Clean Silly Squirts
Sassy, Inc..
Sassy’s 2 piece Stay-Clean™ Silly Squirts are an innovative solution for the biggest problem in bath toys-mold inside squirters! The 2 piece Stay-Clean™ Silly Squirts includes a take apart construction that eliminates mold growing inside squirters. Simply taking apart each squirter allows the squirter to air dry or you can even put it in the dishwasher! This product includes a mix and match feature that encourages creativity and imagination play. Collectable characters give you a variety of mix and matching options. For example mix and match a cat and a fish to create a catfish! www.sassybaby.com
The First Years Home and Away Baby Monitor
The First Years
For today’s tech-savvy and value-seeking mom, The First Years introduces its first-ever audio video baby monitor. Loaded with innovative features, what makes this monitor truly exceptional is its easy PC connectivity with Skype-ready connection. Requiring no additional subscriptions or purchases, mom can use Skype to view and even talk to baby from any computer or smartphone with internet anywhere in the world. Also, while connected to the computer mom can remotely take pictures and record video of baby. Complete with a 3.5”color display, 45% larger than competitors, it provides a secure digital transmission with a 650 ft range. www.learningcurve.com/thefirstyears
TrueWomb SleeperSwaddle
TrueWomb
First infant sleep system that supports legs in fetal position while at rest, yet also allows natural movement. Features include: SwaddleTech™ Pouch: Unique construction with 4-way stretch fabric replicates womb; ComfortWrap™ Belt: Compression on abdomen reduces colic, gas pains; Patent-pending breakthrough based on research, testing and pediatricians’ input; Technical leap forward in swaddling, focusing on arms and legs. Mother Nature’s simple design outperforms existing solutions. Solves problems affecting millions of children. Helps baby develop and grow by providing quality sleep and easing colic. Gives babies AND parents quality sleep. http://truewomb.com
Products are evaluated and judged on their innovation, marketability, trend-setting potential, appeal and usefulness. Special thanks go to the selection committee of trade media representatives and retail buyers:
Products are evaluated and judged on their innovation, marketability, trend-setting potential, appeal and usefulness. Special thanks go to the selection committee of trade media representatives and retail buyers:
- Desiree Minor, Baby World
- Robin reynolds, Baby World
- Nanci Gregg, Baby & Childrens Product News
- Paul Banas, GreatDad.com
- Abigail Tuller, Pregnancy & Mom Magazines
- Anamary Connery, The Parenting Group
- Megan Padilla, The Parenting Group
- Sarah Thompson, Magic Beans
- Brenda Robbins, Magic Beans
- Jane Kitchen, Kids Today
"Judging the JPMA Innovation awards is always inspiring,” commented competition judge, Paul Banas of Greatdad.com. "I've seen a lot of new products, but in every year's JPMA submissions, there are always a few that really surprise me."
The Innovation Awards Competition started in 1989 as the Most Innovative Product Contest and has evolved through the years to a highly recognized competition. It was officially named the "Show Off" Product Competition in 1992, however in 2003 JPMA renamed the contest to the Innovation Awards to more accurately represent the focus on innovation.