This week’s Roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners features puzzles, games, baby gates + 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 October 13, 2019 to October 19, 2019.

Every week companies, inventors, and publishers from around the world send us their products for evaluation. Only the best earn our designation.

With the Courage of a Mouse: the Superhero School series
Written by Donna Sager Cowan; Illustrated by Diane J. Reid; Edited by Dara Powers Parker

With The Courage Of A Mouse follows the path of Catt the Cat, as she unexpectedly lands in Sweet Meadows, and Simon Cheddar, a mouse with a plan and a destiny, as they maneuver through a tricky friendship and Superhero School together.

The book focuses on such redeeming messages as courage, friendship, kindness, meeting challenges head on, the new meaning of being homeless, and finding the superhero inside us all, also serving as an incredible adventure story to save Catt.

The Superhero School Series (meant for school-age children, ages 7-12) also touches on common life themes and challenges with humor, patience, and self-improvement techniques

Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12):
Fiction – General

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Under the Sea Foam Floor Puzzle

Jigsaw puzzles are a fantastic educational toy for youngsters, especially when the image is so vibrant and beautiful. Under the Sea Foam Floor Puzzle will take your child into the deep ocean where there are several adorable animals to learn about. This 54-piece puzzle is constructed from excellent quality foam and made to last for many years to come. Thanks to the high thickness of the puzzle, little children will find it quite simple to hold and put the foam pieces together. You won’t need to worry about storage as the product comes with a convenient bottle to pack the puzzle pieces easily.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Preschoolers

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The Ultimate Playdate Guide: How to Build Connections, Friendships and Social Skills
Written by Janine Halloran, LMHC; Edited by Amy Maranville

Playdates can be amazing! They help kids make connections with others, can be the start of fantastic friendships that last, and are also the perfect place to work on building and practicing social skills.

But sometimes it’s hard for kids to have playdates. They don’t go well, and it feels like they’ll never make any friends or ever have a successful social interaction.

This book explains how playdates help kids learn social skills, and includes simple tips for setting up successful playdates and a playful home. Plus, I talk about how those imperfect moments are the perfect learning opportunity!

BONUS: The book is in Dyslexie font, specifically designed to make reading easier for those with Dyslexia.

Adult Books:
Resources

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Liberty Auto Close Metal Baby Safety Gate

Dreambaby® Liberty Auto-Close Metal Baby Safety Gate is a fantastic addition to every childproof home. With its sleek metal design, one handed operation, and double locking feature you can feel confident that your child is safer. Versatile indeed, Liberty gates are suitable for doorways and hallways sized 29.5-36.5″ wide and are 30″ tall.

Using optional extensions, sold separately, they can fit openings up to 54″. For those times when your hands are full while bringing in the groceries or toting around the laundry basket, the Stay-Open feature is sure to become your best friend. Just swing the door in the Stay-Open position and it will stay wide open till you choose to close it. For all other times, the Auto-Close feature gives you one less thing to worry about.

Gear & Accessories:
Safety

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Hoyle Seal SquadTM

Seal Squad a card game that encourages teamwork, simple strategy, and decision-making. Each player on their turn rolls The dice and moves any of the team’s seals the direction indicated on the compass die and the number of spaces On the number die. As a team try to collect as many fish as you can by landing your seal chips on the fish spaces. When the walrus reaches the fish pile, The game ends and he gets all of the fish remaining in the pile! If your team collected more fish than the walrus, you win!

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Ages 5 to 8

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Hoyle Mixed Emojis

Mixed Emoji a card game that encourages recognizing and expressing emotions, and memory. Players take turns placing a card face up on top of the previous card, making a face, and giving an example of when they feel that Emoji. When you place down a duplicate card and remember that player example emotion, you take the whole pile of cards and place them on the bottom of your stack. When the timer runs out, the player with the most cards wins!

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Ages 5 to 8

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Happy Island Multi-Use Cushioned Disposable Pads

HYGIENE HAVEN FOR YOUR CHILD- Changing diapers in public places such as malls, restrooms, airplanes, restaurants, on a train, outside at the park or on the back seat of your car, our diaper mats are a must! Happy Island mats are individually folded and are 23” x 23” making our pads 25% wider than competitive brands. In addition, our pads are 4x thicker than other brands making your baby comfortable in all situations!

UNIQUE ADHESIVE STRIPS MAKE ANY SURFACE SECURE – Safely secures the pad firmly to surface so you don’t have to worry about the mat slipping away as you change your baby. Happy Island Pads may be used as a protective layer in a playpen, stroller or on other surfaces when you child is potty training.

Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.):
Babies

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Glitter Dots Activity Kits

With Crayola Glitter Dots, kids can create with glitter in a whole new way, without all the mess! Just squish each dot to create glitter-infused outputs. Each dot contains a special coating so the glitter stays in the dot and not on your hands! Glitter dots are easy to use and versatile for any type of craft or project – they can be used on a variety of surfaces including paper, wood, craft foam, felt and more. The Glitter Dots Activity Kits each focuses on one activity using Glitter Dots; activities include creating keychains, stickers, mosaics, and sparkly signs. Kits include 42 Glitter Dots.

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies:
Ages 5 to 8

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EZY-Fit Deluxe Clip-On Fan

A day out in great outdoors on those hot or humid days can be made more pleasant with the Dreambaby® EZY-Fit Deluxe Clip-On Fan. You and your baby can enjoy the sunshine without the overwhelming heat. Perfect for strolls on the boardwalk, at the beach, or a day in the park. This fan helps keep your child from getting fussy in their stroller by providing them with cool and constant airflow.

Keeping your baby’s safety in mind the fan has a safety guard. Now you can get the powerful, efficient cooling from a more traditional fan, just like the ones in your home while still keeping your child safe from harm. The guard will protect little fingers, eliminating the possibility of boo-boos and maximizing that beautiful breeze. With the flexible neck you can easily adjust the fan to point in almost any position and get the breeze right where you want it.

Gear & Accessories:
Travel

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Corky Tails Tales of a Tailless Dog Named Sagebrush: Sagebrush and the Warm Spring Discovery
Written by Joni Franks; Illustrated by Brian Rivera; Edited by Xlibris

Sagebrush felt as if the world had gone to sleep and she was the only one awake as she peered out the window of the little mountain cabin, she called home. The sound of the wet falling snow was as quiet as feathers landing on the ground, as the magical landscape of the Rocky Mountains and the cattle ranch became enveloped in a blanket of white snow. Follow Sagebrush and the Young Miss as they discover the secret warm springs hidden deep within the mountains and teach the moral lesson of sharing Mother Earths precious resources with a homeless man and the tiny people known as the Shuns who are seeking a forever home. The fifth book in the multi-award-winning collection, Sagebrush and the Warm Springs Discovery is a memorable, extraordinary fairy tale.

Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12):
Fiction – General

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Boppy ComfyChic Baby Carrier

Designed for you with ultimate comfort in mind. The Boppy® ComfyChic™ Baby Carrier has elegantly designed details such as vegan-leather trims, luxury accents and yoga-inspired fabric that fits your style while out and about or getting things done around the house. The thoughtfully designed adjustable underarm straps provide comfort and makes sharing among caregivers easy, even great for breastfeeding. Adaptable seat width, achieved through wrapping techniques, allow for 4 ergonomic carrying positions: newborn front face-in, front face-in, front face-out and side-hip carrying from 8-35 lbs. Breathable, performance mesh panels provide privacy while allowing for airflow, perfect for those cozy cuddled moments with your little one.

Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.):
Babies

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Ava Security Gate

Keep your children, pets, and home safer with the Dreambaby® Ava Security Gate. It’s the perfect balance of convenience, security, and safety, giving you peace of mind without sacrificing style.

Catering to parents whose hands are often full, this gate is able to be opened with one hand. Slide the latch back to disengage the first lock, lift to disengage the second, and then swing the door open. The dual locks help prevent toddlers from opening the gate on their own, while adults can operate it single handedly. With the family constantly going back and forth, Dreambaby® designed the Ava Security gate to do the same. It opens in either direction for fluidity and handiness while on the move. For times when your baby is napping, the gate has a Smart Stay-Open feature that allows you to keep the gate in the open position while you are doing a lot of back and forth trips like carrying the laundry or unloading the groceries from the car. Perfect for most areas, the Ava Security gate is a must have for your home and family.

Gear & Accessories:
Safety

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