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 Readyland An immersive, magical reading experience that encourages kids’ love of reading. Printed books come alive with innovative voice technology, allowing …
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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 essential motor skills. Created with sustainable materials sourced from American …
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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 fastest baker wins. Complete with colorful textured foam cake slices …
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By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards. For more product reviews, visit nappaawards.com The Play Kits Discover this subscription, stage-based learning program designed to promote healthy brain development during the early years of childhood. The kits arrive every two to three months and feature age-specific toys …
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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 at the Javits Center. For the second year, Toy Fair …
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By: Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards; for more product reviews, visit nappaawards.com. PJ Library Presents Podcasts: “Afternoons with Mimi” and “Beyond the Bookcase” Discover two new podcasts from the beloved organization that has shared free children’s books with Jewish values throughout the world. Well-known tales …
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By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards. For more product reviews, visit nappaawards.com. 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, patrickadamsbooks.com Shadow Play …
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Our picks from Elena Epstein, director of the National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) The Parent’s Hoodie Here’s the perfect sweatshirt for pregnancy and postpartum, and it can also be worn by dads as a baby carrier and hoodie. $99, love-radius.com Munchkin’s Air Purifier Help protect growing …
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We present the year’s top products from the National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) for tweens in the Baltimore area. All photography courtesy of NAPPA. Alpha Jetkart Upgrade from a traditional hoverboard with an exciting go-kart. Contains light up wheels and lava full color spectrum. Top speed of 9 mph …
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We present the year’s top products from the National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA) for early elementary -aged children in the Baltimore area. All photography courtesy of NAPPA. Kinetic Sand Sandisfactory Set The set includes everything you need to create your own mesmerizing sand surprise reveals. Make oddly satisfying, sandy …
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