For Immediate Release: 2/6/23
Mom’s Choice Awards® Names Best Products & Services of January 2023
Summary: Mom’s Choice Awards® is pleased to announce the latest products and services to earn our distinction. The products and services you see here have been rigorously evaluated by consumers and experts around the world and are held to the highest standards of excellence.
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Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) evaluates products and services created for children, families, and educators. The program is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. The evaluation process uses a proprietary methodology in which entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost.
“Our aim is to introduce families and educators to best-in-class products and services,” explains Dawn Matheson, Executive Director of the Mom’s Choice Awards®. “We are passionate about helping families grow emotionally, physically and spiritually. Parents and educators know that products and services bearing our seal of approval are high-quality, great value purchases. The MCA evaluation program is designed to incorporate the expertise of scientists, physicians and other specialists; but we also engage parents, children, educators, and caregivers because they are experts in knowing what is best for their families.”
This month, Mom’s Choice Awards® has selected winners in the following categories:
- Gear, Accessories & Personal Use
- Food & Supplements
- Educational Products & Electronic Learning
- Apps and Software
- Children’s Picture Books
- Toys, Games & Puzzles
- Juvenile Level 1 (Ages 5 to 8)
- Juvenile Level 2 (Ages 9 to 12)
- Adult Books
- Miscellaneous
Gear, Accessories & Personal Use
BABELIO Memory Foam Crib Mattress for Baby & Toddler
Babelio
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Bedding & Room Decor
Griö Baby Bottles – The Hold Me System
Griö
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Feeding
Griö Baby Bottles – The Tell Me System
Griö
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Feeding
Griö Baby Bottles – The Sense Me System
Griö
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Feeding
Inglesina Electa Bassinet + Stand
Inglesina
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Infant Positioners
BABELIO Metal Baby Gate Dog Gate
BABELIO
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Safety
Inglesina Electa Full Size Baby Stroller
Inglesina
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Strollers
i1 Space General-purpose Pillow MINI
Hunan Mendale Baby Home Technology Co., Ltd.
Gold – Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.): Children
Food & Supplements
Inne® Multi Vitamin & Mineral
Mom’s Garden GmbH
Gold – Food & Supplements: Children
Inne® Liquid Vitamin C
Mom’s Garden GmbH
Gold – Food & Supplements: Children
Educational Products & Electronic Learning
Dopiverse
Doping Technology
Gold – Educational Products: Ages 9 to 12
Apps and Software
bekids Reading
bekids Inc.
Gold – Apps & Software: Preschoolers
Carrots&Cake
Carrots&Cake
Gold – Apps & Software: Ages 5 to 8
Happypillar
Happypillar
Gold – Apps & Software: Adults
Children’s Picture Books
HALFWAY HOME
Written by Erin Mariah Murphy; Illustrated by Anthony Richichi; Edited by Brooke Ganesmer, BiblioKid Publishing
Amanda Jackson, Amanda Jackson Books
BiblioKid Publishing
Gold – Children’s Picture Books:
Amelia in the Sky
Written by Teresa Talbott; Illustrated by Alaina Ginsberg; Edited by Teresa Talbott, Alaina Ginsberg
One Planet Games, LLC
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Adventure, Adventurers & Heroes
The Fancy Schmancy Lifeguard: A Tale of Bravery
Written by Gilda Boram; Illustrated by Julian Boram; Edited by John Matthew Fox
Rainbowdrop Books
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Developing Social Skills
I Love You All the Time
Written by Deborah Farmer Kris; Illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin
Free Spirit Publishing
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Family Life
The Dragon and the Unicorn: The Magic of Friendship
Written by Charly Froh; Illustrated by Zuzana Svobodová
Tizia-Charlotte Frohwitter
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Fantasy, Myths & Legends
Libby the Loving and Kind Cares for the Earth (The Loving and Kind Series)
Written by JLH Tavares
Maor Media
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Green Earth
Story Swapping – A Family Tradition
Written by Vassi Rombis; Illustrated by Frances Rose Espanol; Edited by Bobbie Hinman
Kreative Explorations
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Growing Up / Personal Growth
I AM Mighty Me (Mighty Me Series Book 1): Empower Your Child and Build Self Esteem Through Learning Self-Awareness and Positive Affirmations
Written by S. Alston; Illustrated by Kiran Tariq
Bloom Publications
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Growing Up / Personal Growth
Petunia the Unicorn Picture Book Series (3 books total)
Written by R.L. Ullman; Illustrated by Yusup Mediyan
Waystation Media LLC
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Growing Up / Personal Growth
When Grace Hopper Was Young
Written by Minwoo Song, Victoria Holder; Illustrated by Eunsook Jeong; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim
English Egg
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Inspirational / Motivational
When Nikola Tesla Was Young
Written by Minwoo Song, Victoria Holder; Illustrated by Alice Han; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim
English Egg
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Inspirational / Motivational
When Godtfred Was Young
Written by Minwoo Song, Victoria Holder; Illustrated by Eunsook Jeong; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim
English Egg
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Inspirational / Motivational
When Walt Disney Was Young
Written by Jonathan Keebler; Illustrated by Eunsook Jeong; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim
English Egg
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Inspirational / Motivational
When Harry Houdini Was Young
Written by Minwoo Song, Victoria Holder; Illustrated by Eunsook Jeong; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim
English Egg
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Inspirational / Motivational
When Isaac Newton Was Young
Written by Minwoo Song, Victoria Holder,; Illustrated by Yonnju Kang; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim
English Egg
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Inspirational / Motivational
When Jimi Hendrix Was Young
Written by Minwoo Song, Victoria Holder; Illustrated by Seonung Baek; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim
English Egg
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Inspirational / Motivational
When Milton Hershey Was Young
Written by Minwoo Song, Jonathan Keebler; Illustrated by Eunsook Jeong; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim
English Egg
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Inspirational / Motivational
Athena the Brave
Written by Nina M. Kelly; Illustrated by Herma Edwards
Miriam Laundry Publishing
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons
Just Janey’s Way
Written by Mandy Woolf; Illustrated by Elmira Georgieva; Edited by Lisa Davis
Book Reality
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons
When Steve Jobs Was Young
Written by Minwoo Song, Victoria Holder; Illustrated by Eunsook Jeong; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim
English Egg
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons
The Big Adventures Of A Little Tree: Tree Finds Hope
Written by Nadja Springer; Illustrated by Tilia Rand-Bell
Self-Publishing
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons
Novo the Space Robot: How to Solve the Mystery of Crying
Written by Charly Froh; Illustrated by Zuzana Svobodová
Tizia-Charlotte Frohwitter
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons
Novo the Space Robot: How to Shrink the Doubt Monsters
Written by Charly Froh; Illustrated by Zuzana Svobodová
Tizia-Charlotte Frohwitter
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons
Toys, Games & Puzzles
South Asian Multicultural Doll – Tara
The Culturorama
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Toddlers
SCARLET MACAW PARROT WINGS + MASK in eco-friendly cotton gift bag
Dreamy Dress-Ups
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Preschoolers
Castle Panic
Fireside Games
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 9 to 12
Missing Lynx, the Global Wildlife Rescue Game
One Planet Games, LLC
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 9 to 12
Juvenile Level 1 (Ages 5 to 8)
Treasure Hunt in the City
Written by Cynthia Harmony
Teacher Created Materials
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Fiction – General
Isaiah´s First Winter
Written by Paul Asjes; Illustrated by Vania Muriuki
Amazon
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Fiction – General
Dancing Deepa
Written by Suchi Sairam; Illustrated by Vidya Vasudevan; Edited by Karen Dockrey
Kala Vandanam Press
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Inspirational / Motivational
My Good Friend, Ted!
Written and illustrated by Robyn Gram-Barclay
A Little Touch of Colour Publishing
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Poetry
My Good Friend, Ted! The Sea-quel in The Ocean of Colour
Written and illustrated by Robyn Gram-Barclay
A Little Touch of Colour Publishing
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Poetry
Critical Thinking for Reading Comprehension
Written by Michael Baker
The Critical Thinking Co.
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Reference & Study Aids
Juvenile Level 2 (Ages 9 to 12)
The Day the World Stopped Rhyming
Written by Joe Rhatigan
Teacher Created Materials
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Fantasy, Myths & Legends
All About a Boy Who Was Afraid of Thunder: (and how he got over it)
Written and illustrated by Ann Marie Hannon
Maple Leaf Publishing Inc.
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Fiction – General
Rose’s Wonderful World of Animals
Written by Cynthia C. Dobbins
Headline Books
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Non-Fiction – General
Adult Books
Become the Fire: Transform Life’s Chaos into Business and Personal Success
Written by Elisa Schmitz; Illustrated by N/A; Edited by Georgia Hughes, New World Library
New World Library
Gold – Adult Books: Inspirational / Motivational
That Sucked. Now What?: How to Embrace the Joy in Chaos and Find Magic in the Mess
Written by Dr. Neeta Bhushan; Illustrated by Ajit Nawalkha, Vinita Kedia, Amber Rae
Hay House
Gold – Adult Books: Self-Improvement
Miscellaneous
Bamboo Crib Mattress Protector
Slumberfy
Gold – Miscellaneous: Other
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