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BANTA Winners Announced

16/10/2023

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

TECH

 WINNER:                          Cheeky Rascals - Owlet Monitor Duo

Judges’ comments:        'For those looking for a high tech solution at sleeptime - the Owlett offers an al-round level of technology coupled with easy use.'

HIGHLY COMMENDED:   Murrays Health & Beauty – Leapfrog LF2936HD 5.5” Full HD Colour Touch Screen Smart Baby Monitor

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

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®

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