This week’s roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners features parenting resources for baby gear, children’s picture books, kid’s toys, and more! Be sure to scroll through the entire list so you don’t miss any of our new award-winners! All the items you see below won a Mom’s Choice Award during November 17, 2024 to November 23, 2024.
Every week companies, inventors, and publishers from around the world send us their products for evaluation. Only the best earn our designation.
Your Tiger Inside
Written by Sherry Skyler Kelly, PhD; Illustrated by Kathleen Keifer
How do we help young children explore and understand their emotions? Your TIger Inside provides an easy-to-understand approach to embracing emotions, by guiding readers into a journey of self discovery through the story of two little kitties, Toby & Tabby.
The kitties learn that emotions are not to be judged, or feared. Rather, emotions serve special purposes! By listening to their own tiger inside, they learn how emotions can help them better understand what they need to feel safe, secure, and empowered.
Children’s Picture Books:
Bedtime Stories
Wow in the World: Build Em’ Up Dinos
Join Wondery Kids and the #1 kids science podcast, “Wow in the World” with your favorite hosts, Guy and Mindy, on an exciting, dino-building adventure as you race through the rainforest, desert, and more to be the first to complete your dinosaur! Get ready to act like a dino and learn prehistoric facts that will WOW your socks off! Features sturdy dino bones that build four, unique, 3D fossils. Get your whole family roaring about Build Em Up Dinos as you build, learn, and play together! Recommended for 2-4 players, ages 6 and up.
Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Ages 5 to 8
Tiny Traveler Ai Baby Monitor
Tiny Traveler makes comprehensive solutions for keeping an eye on your little one, from your car to your home and everywhere in between. – This is the ultimate portable baby monitor. The Ai Classic is packed with innovative and helpful features like laugh, cry, & stand detection, long range transmission, High Definition viewing, automatic night vision, just to name a few. Tiny Traveler is committed to delivering peace of mind through innovation and enhancing safety for your little loved ones. We stand by our quality with a product guarantee, and implement customer feedback to continually improve our products.
Gear & Accessories:
Media, Electronics & Accessories
The Lollipop Fairy
Written by Khushbu Sikaria; Illustrated by Alejandro Echavez; Edited by Mascot Books
The Lollipop Fairy centers around the children’s favorite fairy— the Lollipop Fairy! But when the children start getting toothaches from eating too many lollipops, the Lollipop, Tooth, and Dream fairies must come up with an innovative way to keep the children happy without their favorite treat. The three fairy friends join together and explore creative solutions for this newfound problem and discover one that is both inclusive and joyful.
The story ends with a how-to demonstration for children, so they can summon the Lollipop Fairy whenever they want a sweet indulgence. This story of collaboration, creativity, and (of course) candy illustrates how children can modify a habit or behavior by utilizing their imaginations.
Children’s Picture Books:
Bedtime Stories
The Emotions Volcano: Sid the Super Happy Kid and Laura The Emotions Explorer (Emotional Intelligence Series Book 1)
Written by Jomo Jesus Thomas Suriel; Illustrated by Jomo Gamal Thomas; Edited by Sandra M. Clifton
Emotional intelligence isn’t just a vital skill: It’s a superpower!
For many children and their families, it’s the difference between a life of reactive stress, versus calm contentment.
Laura and Sid are superheroes with a twist. Their special powers allow them to find, name, transform, and manage BIG emotions. But when a new hotspot flashes on their map, the brother-sister team face a fiery emergency. In a small mountain village, a math test has left a classroom of kids simmering with nerves. Nearby, the Rage Peaks begin to sputter and rumble…Can our heroes gain control of the eruption—and their own fears and frustration—before the situation turns molten?
The Emotions Volcano is an adventurous picture book for kids aged 3 to 7. Written by seven-year-old Jomo Jesus, a multi-published author, the story includes English and Spanish references, plus useful tools to recognize and cope with emotions in useful ways.
Children’s Picture Books:
Growing Up / Personal Growth
The Angry Vacuum: Sid the Super Happy Kid and Laura The Emotions Explorer (Emotional Intelligence Series Book 2)
Written by Jomo Jesus Thomas Suriel; Illustrated by Jomo Gamal Thomas; Edited by Jomo Gamal Thomas
What Happens When a AI Robotic Vacuum Turns Into a Supervillain and Sucks up All Your Good Emotions?
– Join Sid and Laura and Go On a Space Adventure to Stop the Negative Emotions Before It’s Too Late!
Meet Laura and Sid, two young superheroes with a special gift – they can control and help others manage emotions! In the second book in this emotional intelligence book series, “The Angry Vacuum,” these brave siblings embark on an exciting space adventure to stop an AI (artificial intelligence) robot vacuum that’s sucking up all the good feelings in their world.
But this isn’t just any ordinary vacuum – its grows stronger with every positive emotion it consumes. As Laura and Sid race against time to save the day, they discover that the only way to defeat the vacuum is by using their emotional intelligence and self-regulation skills. Through teamwork and understanding their own feelings, they show readers how to tackle big emotions in a fun and empowering way.
Children’s Picture Books:
Growing Up / Personal Growth
Spirimals ™
Spirimals ™ are beautifully detailed, super-soft plush”spirit” animals that share a special connection to each of us. The collection features six magical creatures – each one with their own unique personality traits. The captivating Wolf is confident and courageous; the endearing Koala is patient and loving; the enchanting Owl is wise and calm; the lovely Squirrel is hardworking and helpful; the adorable Rabbit is creative and caring; and the lively Monkey is playful and curious. Encourage kids to embrace their spirit animal with cute and cuddly Spirimals ™ !
Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Preschoolers
Songs of Peace and Joy: Interactive Singing Sound Book with 8 Christian Songs — Singing with Jesus Is Fun: Songs of Peace and Joy
Written by Go Go Fun Learning
Introduce your little ones to 8 songs based on biblical stories of peace and joy with this interactive singing sound book. Our songs of wisdom will inspire curiosity and faith. Featuring 8 sing-along songs easy for kids, 10 buttons, 18 pages, high-quality built-in speaker with fine-tuning volume control. Each song lasts about a minute. With lively and danceable music and stunning illustrations, our content is designed to inspire faith and joy for every generation. More songs, longer songs, creative content, training longer attention spans! A unique creation of modernized Christian classics and our original compositions tailored for the youngest generation. Our musical actors know how to engage and inspire children with their lively voices. The Go Go barking sound button adds interactive fun. You and your little ones will have endless fun!
Children’s Picture Books:
Religion & Spirituality
Songs of Creation and Praise: Interactive Singing Sound Book with 8 Christian Songs — Singing with Jesus Is Fun: Songs of Creation and Praise
Written by Go Go Fun Learning
Introduce your little ones to 8 songs based on biblical passages of creation and praise with this interactive singing sound book. Our songs of wisdom will inspire curiosity and faith. Featuring 8 sing-along songs easy for kids, 10 buttons, 18 pages, high-quality built-in speaker with fine-tuning volume control. Each song lasts about a minute. With lively and danceable music and stunning illustrations, our content is designed to inspire faith and joy for every generation. More songs, longer songs, creative content, training longer attention spans! A unique creation of modernized Christian classics and our original compositions tailored for the youngest generation. Our musical actors know how to engage and inspire children with their lively voices. The Go Go barking sound button adds interactive fun. You and your little ones will have endless fun!
Children’s Picture Books:
Religion & Spirituality
Run Beaver Run
Run little beavers, run! It’s time to hurry back home… but watch out for the rolling log! Be the first lucky beaver to dodge the log and reach the dam to win. Run Beaver Run is full of excitement and anticipation with each roll! Includes four beaver playing pieces, one fold-up gameboard case for easy, on-the-go play, two dice, one log, one log release lever, and instructions. No batteries are required.
Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Preschoolers
OhGeni Fleece Mattress Protector (100% Polyester)
Enhance your sleep experience with our Premium Microfiber Mattress Protector! Crafted from ultra-soft, breathable microfiber, this protector offers superior comfort while safeguarding your mattress from spills, stains, and allergens. The waterproof barrier ensures complete protection, making it ideal for households with kids or pets. Featuring a snug, fitted design with deep pockets, it stays securely in place on mattresses. Easy to clean and maintain, simply toss it in the washing machine for a fresh, like-new feel. Upgrade your sleep sanctuary and prolong the life of your mattress with our stylish, durable protector—because a good night’s sleep starts with peace of mind!
Gear & Accessories:
Bedding & Room Decor
My Ice Cream Shop – Educational Ice Cream Playset
Welcome to Battat Education’s My Ice Cream Shop, where the fun and learning never stop! This ice cream playset offers a sweet blend of pretend play and STEM skill learning with realistic play food pieces and educational accessories. With 9 colorful flavors of ice cream scoops and 3 yummy toppings, little ones can assemble cones to match the play cards—and practice their counting and pattern matching skills while they’re at it! Plus, not only are the realistic tongs and ice cream scooper super fun to use, but they can also help kiddos develop fine motor skills! To practice adding and subtracting, little ones can ring up their pretend customer’s order using the play money. Pretend play is a great way to develop emotional and social skills—open up the play guide to find interactive play ideas for developing skills like empathy and active listening. Looking for challenge? Spin the game wheel for a fun activity! Educational fun is the sweetest treat of all. Made of worry-free and durable materials, all Battat Education products meet or exceed EU, U. S. and Canadian safety standards.
Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Preschoolers
LullaBaby Dolls with Hair
Discover precious playtime moments with LullaBaby. Made with lovable details and realistic features, these 14″ baby dolls have luxurious hair to style, beautiful eyes, and a cuddly soft body for little hugs. Plus, kids can explore fashion fun and sweet storytelling with baby’s cute sweater and pants outfit. It has easy-open closures to quickly put on and remove during changing time, and the pink pacifier fits in baby’s mouth for soothing role-play. LullaBaby dolls are a must-have for parents looking to nurture young hearts and minds at an early age, encouraging imagination and inspiring kindness as kids play and grow with their baby dolls. Makes a wonderful gift for kids ages 2 years old and up and is the perfect first baby doll for toddlers.
Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Toddlers
LullaBaby Bath Dolls Bundle
Keep little ones engaged and entertained during bathtime with an adorable bundle of 3 LullaBaby bath dolls. Made of ultra-soft plush for real water play, kids can enjoy fun in the tub by role-playing bath routines and one-of-a-kind storytelling. These 9″ bath dolls are designed with friendly faces, a variety of hair colors, and cute bathtime outfits for added smiles. Plus, they come in a waterproof carrying bag with unique star cut-outs to bring on the go. LullaBaby bath dolls are a must-have for parents looking to nurture young hearts and minds at an early age, encouraging imagination and inspiring kindness as kids play and grow with their baby dolls. Perfect for bathtime, bedtime, doll play, and more precious moments. Makes a wonderful gift for kids ages 2 years old and up. Machine washable. To dry after a bath, gently squeeze water out of the bath doll or tumble dry on low for an easy clean. Safety tested to meet all regulatory phthalates and BPA requirements.
Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Toddlers
LullaBaby Baby Doll Nursery Playset
Give their dolls a lovely place to dream and play with the LullaBaby nursery playset, including a portable playpen, high chair, and jogger stroller. Designed in a trendy pale pink color palette, the modern playpen helps young nurturers create a beautiful nursery in their favorite play areas. And it’s perfectly sized to keep dolls bedside during the night. Is baby doll feeling hungry? Seat them in the high chair to enjoy yummy meals after their nap. Or take them on fun trips in the push-and-pull jogger stroller! A household favorite for parents, kids can secure their baby doll with the safety strap and keep them comfy with the foldable canopy. The stroller also has an easy-to-grab foam handle with large, double rear wheels to add extra balance as kids develop coordination and spatial skills. Each accessory requires minimal assembly, with step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions provided and is compatible with most 14-inch dolls and accessories. Safety tested to meet all regulatory phthalates and BPA requirements. LullaBaby dolls sold separately.
Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Toddlers
Luka and Little Feather
Written by Ashlee Alicea; Illustrated by Nix Doxtater
Indigenous sisters Luka and Little Feather have a dream to see the ocean. But how can they? It’s cold where they live, in their small town, where only simple things seem to happen. Even in the quietness of their serene home, the girls long for adventure and often tell stories of what they would do if they ever did get to see the ocean.
While out exploring by the river, Luka finds something that will change their lives forever-a yotnʌyátku, or “magic stone.” Luka and Little Feather take it home, where they make their wish to see their beloved ocean. At first this stone seems like just a plain old rock, but when they awake, they realize they have been transported to an underwater world of magic and amazement.
Together with their friend Whaliam, the girls explore the blue sea. The vibrant colors, new friends, food, and experiences are more than the girls could have ever asked for. However, Luka and Little Feather soon realize that even with their dream coming true, nothing is as extraordinary as the comforts of home.
Children’s Picture Books:
Peoples, Places & Cultures
Laundry Detergent Sheets
Our hero product is the laundry detergent sheet, a convenient alternative to traditional liquid detergents, pods, and powders. These sheets offer a powerful clean while eliminating single-use plastic and harsh chemicals. Compact and mess-free, they simplify the laundry experience while being better for your health and the environment.
We know laundry isn’t the most exciting task, but it’s essential. The laundry choices we make impact both our health and the planet. That’s why Kind Laundry offers a cleaner, more sustainable option for a task that everyone has to do.
Why is it better than conventional detergent?
No more single-use plastic jugs that never decompose.
Traditional detergents are mostly water, heavy, and bulky to store.
Free of harsh chemicals that harm both your family and the environment.
Easier to carry and mess-free.
Why is it better than other detergent sheet brands?
Most detergent sheets on the market use cheap ingredients that underperform compared to conventional detergents.
They rely on outdated manufacturing processes, resulting in poor sheet texture and less effective cleaning.
Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.):
Babies
Jelly Blox Creative Kit
Introducing Jelly Blox – the only blocks that bend the rules! Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, Jelly Blox are a patent-pending building system that kids can squeeze, stretch, and squish! Crafted to aid developmental milestones through tactile, sensory play, Jelly Blox delivers jiggly construction fun. Plus, some blocks are filled with exciting sensory materials like sand, foam balls, mini stars, and mini bricks for added fun! And for parents, peace of mind comes standard – Jelly Blox are safety-tested and ouch-free, sparing bare feet if they’re accidentally stepped on. Jelly Blox Creative Kit is filled with 20 PCs ready to expand your creative builds – take your Jelly Blox to the next level.
With Jelly Blox, it’s all about bending rules and stretching imaginations!
Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Toddlers
Iver and Luke and the Friends-for-Others Club
Written by Anthony Delauney
It was the first Sunday in the month of September.
A day the neighborhood kids would always remember!
What happens when two brothers hear a bike crash on their street? Uh-oh—it’s their mom! She’s alright, but the doctor says she needs to stay in bed. It’s now up to the boys to take charge so that Dad can take care of Mom. See what the brothers do to help Dad, and find out how important true friends can be!
Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons
Intellipure Compact Air Purifier
The Intellipure Compact is more than just an air purifier; it’s a smart, family-friendly choice for healthier living, making it a standout contender for the Mom’s Choice Award. Designed specifically with the needs of families in mind, this purifier combines cutting-edge filtration technology with a sleek, portable design, delivering not only superior air quality but also the peace of mind every parent seeks.
Why Moms Love It:
Exceptional Filtration for Healthier Homes: The Intellipure Compact captures 99.97% of airborne particles, including allergens, dust, pet dander, and ultra-fine pollutants, ensuring that every breath your family takes is cleaner and healthier. With every run, it promotes a safer indoor environment, making it an ideal solution for households with children and pets.
Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.):
Adults
Horigen D6 Hands Free Breast Pump
1. Portable single host, wearable, easy to use
2. 3 functions (massage mode/milk suction mode/bionic mode), 9 powerful suction, relieve breast milk blockage, ergonomic design, painless breast pumping
3. Ultra-light design, each can hold 180ml breast milk
4. Low noise, double flange for better sealing, anti-backflow design
5. The set includes four sizes of silicone heads: 15/17/21/25mm, BPA-free food-grade silicone
6. Simple operation, only 4 buttons, can lock the screen
7. LCD display
8. Removable accessories, easy to clean
Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.):
Women
EggXpress Yourself! – Match & Learn Eggs
This is no “yolk”—EggXpress Yourself by Battat Education comes with everything you need for an educational playtime! From developing fine motor skills to building social-emotional skills, there are so many things to learn with this educational playset. Hop aboard the bus to find 12 matching eggs—your little one can connect ‘em by matching the shapes and colors inside! As they practice their matching skills, they’ll also be improving their hand-eye coordination. These eggs wobble, too! Tip them over and watch them stand right back up. This set also comes with multiple tools for social-emotional learning—along with the eggs’ facial expressions, there are also Expression Cards to learn about emotions and feelings with! Each card comes with questions designed to facilitate dynamic conversations. Plus, there’s a Mirror Card included to encourage self-reflection! Take a look inside the playbook and you’ll find an adorable, illustrated story and educational play ideas. When playtime’s over, there’s storage under the bus for all the cards. Made of worry-free and durable materials, all Battat Education products meet or exceed EU, U. S. and Canadian safety standards.
Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Toddlers
Cuddle & Play Pup
Bring home a special plush that is larger than life! The Cuddle & Play Pup from Battat is a 6-foot foam dog perfect for playtime, bedtime, and everything in between. Explore multiple colors and sensory textures on its fur, carry it around, tie it in a knot, snuggle up for movie time, and go on adventures with this adorable fur-ever friend. The possibilities are endless! Playing with this stuffed animal boosts creativity, improves sensory development, and supports social-emotional development.
Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Preschoolers
Bright Explorer Educational Light Box Playset
Watch Battat Education’s Bright Explorer glow and let the good times flow! This light box brightens playtime with endless learning opportunities, hands-on fun, and engaging colors—change the light-up surface between 5 different hues! It comes with translucent shapes and bugs to explore as the light highlights the pieces’ size, color, and texture, which can help kids build their visual perception and observation skills. There’s even a sensory bin that you can fill with shredded paper (included), water, sand, or rice! This playset is also excellent for learning math skills. Use the illustrated transparency sheets, shapes, and pattern cards to learn basic geometry and practice pattern matching. Kids can get even more creative by writing on the transparency sheets with dry-erase markers (not included)! This light box also comes with a scissor scooper, eye dropper, and a pair of tongs, which are great for building fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Don’t know where to start? Open up the play guide to find fun shape learning and sensory stimulation activities. Made of worry-free and durable materials, all Battat Education products meet or exceed EU, U. S. and Canadian safety standards. Requires 6 x AA batteries or a USB-C cable (not included).
Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Preschoolers
Bible Story Songs: Interactive Singing Sound Book with 8 Christian Songs — Singing with Jesus Is Fun: Bible Story Songs
Written by Go Go Fun Learning
Introduce your little ones to 8 songs based on Bible stories with this interactive singing sound book. The tales are full of drama and wisdom that will captivate children and encourage learning. Featuring 8 sing-along songs easy for kids, 10 buttons, 18 pages, high-quality built-in speaker with fine-tuning volume control. Each song lasts about a minute. With lively and danceable music and stunning illustrations, our content is designed to inspire faith and joy for every generation. More songs, longer songs, creative content, training longer attention spans! A unique creation of modernized Christian classics and our original compositions tailored for the youngest generation. Our musical actors know how to engage and inspire children with their lively voices. The Go Go barking sound button adds interactive fun. You and your little ones will have endless fun!
Children’s Picture Books:
Religion & Spirituality
9 Creative Animal Songs: Interactive Singing Sound Book with 9 English Songs — Singing with Go Go Is Fun: 9 Creative Animal Songs
Written by Go Go Fun Learning
Introduce your little ones to the world of animals with this interactive singing sound book. Featuring 9 sing-along songs easy for kids. 10 buttons, 18 pages, high-quality built-in speaker with fine-tuning volume control. Each song lasts about a minute. More songs, longer songs, creative content, training longer attention spans! A unique creation of modernized classics and original songs tailored for the youngest generation. Stunning illustrations spark curiosity. Our musical actors know how to engage and inspire children with their lively voices. The Go Go barking sound button adds interactive fun. You and your little ones will have endless fun!
Children’s Picture Books:
Basic Concepts
9 Classic Nursery Rhymes: Interactive Singing Sound Book with 9 English Songs — Singing with Go Go Is Fun: 9 Classic Nursery Rhymes
Written by Go Go Fun Learning
Introduce your little ones to 9 Classic Nursery Rhymes with this interactive singing sound book. Featuring 9 sing-along songs easy for kids. 10 buttons, 18 pages, high-quality built-in speaker with fine-tuning volume control. Each song lasts about a minute. More songs, longer songs, creative content, training longer attention spans! A unique creation of modernized classics with multicultural music tailored for the youngest generation. Stunning illustrations spark curiosity. Our musical actors know how to engage and inspire children with their lively voices. The Go Go barking sound button adds interactive fun. You and your little ones will have endless fun!
Children’s Picture Books:
Basic Concepts
8 Lullabies from East and West: Interactive Singing Sound Book with 8 English Songs — Singing with Mo Mo Is Fun: 8 Lullabies from East and West
Written and illustrated by Go Go Fun Learning LLC
Introduce your little ones to 8 bedtime songs from East and West with this interactive singing sound book. Featuring 8 sing-along songs easy for kids. 10 buttons, 16 pages, high-quality built-in speaker with fine-tuning volume control. Each song lasts about a minute. More songs, longer songs, creative content, training longer attention spans! A unique creation of modernized classics and original songs tailored for the youngest generation. Stunning illustrations spark curiosity. Our musical actors know how to engage and inspire children with their lively voices. The Go Go barking sound button adds interactive fun. You and your little ones will have endless fun!
Songs include
Brahms’ Lullaby
Beautiful Dreamer
Pretty Little Horses
Sleep, Baby Sleep
Row and Row
Jasmine
The Sheep in the Dream
Rock-a-Bye Baby
Children’s Picture Books:
Basic Concepts
3 Chinese Singing Books and 1 Chinese-English Singing Plush Toy Bundle (Simplified + Traditional Chinese Variants)
Written by Go Go Fun Learning
Add description hereGet the best value by purchasing our 3 Chinese Singing Sound Books and 1 Chinese-English Singing Plush Toy together!
This interactive singing Go Go plush toy sings 7 songs in both English and Chinese. Each song ranges from 60-85 seconds. The plush toy helps your little one learn Chinese by first singing the lyrics in English. It sings each song when you press the button on the belly, and will play all the songs continuously if you don’t press again to discontinue the song or skip to the next song. The plush toy features a sound box inside which can be taken out. The dog can be hand washed.
Plushie
Song List
Go Go Theme Song Go Go主題曲
The Animals’ Song of Wild Joy 動物狂歡曲
Dreaming on the Plane 飛機上的幻想
Beautiful Dreamer 美麗的夢人
Row and Row, Row to Grandma’s House 搖啊搖,搖到外婆橋
Sleep, Baby, Sleep 睡 寶寶 睡
The Sheep in the Dream 夢裏的羊羊
Children’s Picture Books:
Bilingual (Must include an English translation)
2 Spanish Singing Books and 1 Spanish-English Singing Plush Toy Bundle
Written by Go Go Fun Learning
Get the best value by purchasing our 2 Spanish Singing Books and 1 Spanish-English Singing Plush Toy Bundle!
This interactive singing Go Go plush toy sings 6 songs in both English and Spanish. Each song ranges from 60-85 seconds. The plush toy helps your little one learn Chinese by first singing the lyrics in English. It sings each song when you press the button on the belly, and will play all the songs continuously if you don’t press again to discontinue the song or skip to the next song. The plush toy features a sound box inside which can be taken out. The dog can be hand washed.
Children’s Picture Books:
Bilingual (Must include an English translation)
3 Comments on “Weekly Roundup: Baby Gear, Children’s Picture Books, Kid’s Toys + More!! 11/17 – 11/23”
This gives me so many great gift ideas for my four youngest grandchildren.
That’s a good point about the laundry sheets and single use plastics. I didn’t know about the LullaBaby brand, those bath toys look fun.
There are finds here for all tastes.
So many great children’s items!!