This week’s roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners features educational products, baby toys, kids crafts + 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 December 17 to December 23, 2023.

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

Yeti, my friend

Yeti, my friend, is an AI-based interactive storytelling platform that brings next-generation competencies (critical thinking and character building) to children through stories based on real-world topics such as – citizenship, differentiating facts and opinions, diverse abilities, inclusiveness, care for the environment, and more.

The platform focuses on being “good tech” that encourages mindfulness and screen breaks to ensure the children improve their learning stamina, have a holistic learning environment, and unlock strong learner outcomes.

Apps & Software:
Ages 5 to 8

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Worry Cloud
Written by Christine Carlucci Evans; Illustrated by Morgan Huff; Edited by Collaborate Agency

Do you have a worry, big or small? The Worry Cloud is here to take it away — somewhere far, somewhere safe. Breathe in deeply, breathe out slow, and watch your worries go go go. Worry Cloud is a heartwarming, interactive children’s book created to help little ones ages 3-7 understand their worries and manage them in a playful and endearing way. By building a safe space for them to voice their fears and anxieties, the book also allows parents and caregivers to understand how to help them. Through fun rhymes, calming song and illustrations, the book encourages children to take deep, calming breaths to allow their worries to float away with the cloud.
● Includes a QR code to a singalong animation sung by TV Personality, Aurora Culpo, and accompaniment by classically trained pianist, Gus Culpo!
● Encourages open conversations about feelings and emotions
● Gently introduces the benefits of breath-work
● Teaches children that fears and worries can be managed

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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The Veggie Mischief
Written by Corina Stanescu; Illustrated by Bianca Silva

Do you know a little one not a fan of “the green stuff”? Fear not! This laugh-out-loud vegetable picture book guarantees to turn even the pickiest eaters into broccoli enthusiasts!

Join Brocco, the broccoli with a mission, as he enlists his friend Ben the Beans Prince for a hilarious, smelly attack on Mannie the Sausage, who’s stealing the dinner table limelight. Can Ricelina the Rice Queen save the day and put an end to bad vegetable days forever?

A True 5-STAR Experience, this best seller picture book:

– Brings magic to conversations about healthy eating, and the importance of eating a diverse diet.
– Ideal for picky eaters, with simple home cooking recipes, fun facts, and vegetable jokes, will make children fall in love with the broccoli instantly.
– Engages and entertains children with a funny, adventurous story that keeps them guessing what happens next
– Packed with bright and colourful illustrations and lovable characters

Children’s Picture Books:
Humor

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Tealbee Dreamsuit

Tired of waking up at night? Tealbee Dreamsuit is sleep sack designed for toddlers, early walkers who trip and fall in their traditional sacks, and blanket kickers who wake up from the cold at night.

– Premium Bamboo and Organic Cotton Fabric. Buttery soft to the touch, breathable and hypoallergenic. Premium bamboo and cotton blend fabric regulates temperature and wicks moisture better than 100% cotton, muslin, microfleece or fleece. If you could live in your coziest, softest blanket 24/7, this would be it. Seriously, we get asked all the time if we can make grown-up versions.
– Perfect Warmth. TOG 1.5 is suitable for fall, winter, and cooler nurseries between 61 – 69 degrees. Layer Dreamsuit with regular pajamas of your choice to create an ideal sleep environment. Tealbee TOG rating is lab-tested and accurate.

Care Instructions:
– Machine Wash Cold, Gentle Cycle, Like colors
– Tumble Dry Low
– Do Not Iron, Bleach or Dryclean
– To prevent pilling, wash in a garment bag (ideal), away from rough-textured fabrics, and closed zippers
– Dreamsuit will shrink 5-6% on your first wash. Don’t worry, it’s perfectly normal for the bamboo-based fabric to shrink, and measurements account for this.
Gear & Accessories:
Bedding & Room Decor

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Snorble®

The Snorble system, an interactive learning platform delivered by an adorable character, accelerates your child’s development to create a tomorrow full of infinite possibilities.

Snorble® is designed to grow with your child in a way that no other smart companion can. By combining the best in technology, education, and entertainment, Snorble sets the foundation for:

– Healthy habits like sleep hygiene that your child can carry with them throughout their life
– Social-emotional development (MESH) that encourages your child’s emotional intelligence and provides them with the mental know-how to grow creatively and be compassionate
– Educational advancement in an e-pedagogical format to prepare your child for a life-long love of learning, including a focus on STEAM

Through an ever growing library of content, including a customizable bedtime routine, counting, songs, meditation, yoga, the alphabet, and more, Snorble focuses on and engages with your child through interactions built around play. Parent-directed and child-led, this smart companion has no cameras and is able to work offline to ensure a worry-free experience that is safe, private, and fun for the whole family.

Educational Products:
Preschoolers

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My Mine

Eureka, you have struck gold! This mine is loaded with valuable gold nuggets and ready for you to stake your claim! Try to mine as many nuggets as you can, but beware—the other miners will also be trying to stake their claim and may even try to take some of yours. In this game of risk and reward, players roll the dice and try to collect as many gold nuggets as they can. But if you get too greedy, you may lose it all.

Educational Products:
Ages 5 to 8

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Moonkie Silicone Stacking Teething Rings

Moonkie’s Stacking Teething Rings – A Journey in Infant Development and Safety.
These multifunctional rings keep babys engaged and entertained in a secure range, fostering cherished memories. Watch with delight as your little one hones their motor skills, soothing teething discomfort with our thoughtfully designed rings.

• Safety Above All
• A Versatile 2-in-1 Wonder
• Effortless Maintenance for Busy Parents

In a world where safety, creativity, and engagement are paramount, Moonkie’s Stacking Teething Rings stand as a beacon of innovation.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Babies

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Moonkie Silicone Stacking Cups

Moonkie’s Stacking Cups offer a thoughtful and innovative approach to baby playtime. These cups are designed to engage and nurture infants and toddlers on multiple sensory levels.

• Sensory-Rich Exploration
• 100% Food-Grade Silicone
• Educational and Fun
• Texture, Shape, and Size Variability
• Colorful and Engaging

Moonkie’s Stacking Cups redefine the baby product landscape. They combine safety, sensory stimulation, and education in a colorful and playful package.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Babies

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Moonkie Silicone Baby Food Containers

Moonkie’s silicone baby food container redefines safety, durability, and convenience. Crafted from colorful semi-transparent 100% food-grade silicone, it stands out in safety and durability when compared to plastic or glass baby food container materials. It ensures 100% safety, exceptional durability, and can withstand significant temperature fluctuations while remaining shatterproof.

1. Transparency and Durability:
Unlike traditional containers, Moonkie’s are made of transparent food-grade silicone, combining the clarity of glass with the durability of silicone. You can easily monitor the contents without the fear of breakage.

2. Effortless Heating:
Our containers come with steam vent lids, allowing you to heat food with ease. No need for multiple containers or microwave-safe lids – Moonkie simplifies the process.

3. Leak-Proof Assurance:
We’ve set a new standard for spill prevention with airtight, watertight, and leakproof lids. Your baby’s meals stay fresh and secure, preserving flavor and nutrients.

4. Perfect Portions:
Clear 4oz graduations eliminate guesswork, ensuring you serve the right portion for your growing baby. Minimize waste and maximize taste. Included daycare labels and a marker make it easy to track the freshness and contents of each container.

5. Versatile and User-Friendly:
Moonkie’s containers are freezer, microwave, and dishwasher safe, streamlining storage, heating, and serving. Enjoy hassle-free feeding and cleanup.

Moonkie’s Silicone Baby Food Containers are the ideal solution for busy parents on the go. They redefine the way you provide nutritious meals to your baby, wherever you are, with minimal stress. This product combines innovation, safety, and convenience, ensuring both you and your baby have a delightful experience at every meal.

Gear & Accessories:
Feeding

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Mini Pottery Studio

Miniature pottery is the next BIG, tiny trend! Tweens can make their own mini pottery masterpieces with the innovative Mini Pottery Studio. No need for expensive classes and the hassle of cleaning up… pottery has never been this accessible! No mess, no bake, no noise, and all materials store inside the studio. Progress from Beginner to Maker to Master while creating 10 projects using natural air-dry clay. Get great results from the start with fully guided support, or remove the dome and templates to freestyle creations. Save time and easily center the clay with the patent pending centering tool. USB power cord included. Tweens and parents will be wowed when feeling the speed of the pottery wheel and easy movement of the clay when sculpting… it is super satisfying!

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies:
Ages 9 to 12

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Melusine: Birds of Many Feathers
Written by Dr. Geraldine Oades-Sese; Illustrated by Franchesca Guerrero

Grab a pair of binoculars and join Mélusine in her quest to track down a mysterious bird with an unusual bird song.

In her search, Mélusine discovers she shares more in common with this peculiar bird than she could ever have imagined. She learns valuable lessons about diversity, self-acceptance, and belonging. Through her discoveries, she inspires young people to embrace their unique qualities and celebrate the differences that make us special.

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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Love Potion #8.125: A Story for Social/Emotional Soft Skills Learning
Written by Bobbie Match
Kenneth Fink; Illustrated by Alexandra Adlawan; Edited by Kenneth Fink

Stacey learns the true meaning of sharing when her belief in the Magic Love Potion Perfume Bottle helps her discover a love for herself, her classmates, and the world. But Stacey also learns that sharing isn’t easy, especially when she finally understands its true meaning by giving up the magic love potion perfume bottle to another student, even when she wants to keep it for herself.

Children’s Picture Books:
Developing Social Skills

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Kikidex Toddler Toys Upgrade Magnetic Drawing Board

ABS Quality Materials, Sturdy Legs Withstand up to 120LBS, No Mess, Reusable Colorful Rainbow Drawing Board, Anti lost pen

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Toddlers

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Educational Games for Kids

You are a parent and you are trying to relax a little by playing your favorite game. Your child keeps asking you to let them try it… But this game is not suitable for children (because it’s a little scary and not educational at all). Does this situation sound familiar?

At last: a well thought-out, smart, polished, ‘console quality’ educational game pack is out for your kids. Suitable for boys and girls from ages 3 to 18. A pack of 21 different games with 51 variations that educate in various ways like: reflexes, logic, math, memory and knowledge. Keep track of your child’s progress with our statistics. All games have easy-to-learn controls with interesting and fun things to do. At last, a pack of games designed to educate and make your children smarter. The game runs natively in 4K when supported.

Video Games:
Preschoolers

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Cracklin’ in the Woods
Written by Dakota Lee Cross; Illustrated by Kristine Lucco

After three turtle brothers tug on a mysterious string dangling from a tree, the bright kite that lands before them inspires an adventure to color their shells. Their grand plan needs the help of all their woodland friends. Step with the turtle brothers into a sweet world where Creativity, Kindness, Cooperation and Hard Work lend to the possibility of what may take place between the “Cracklin’ in the Woods…”

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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Baby Mood Lite – Smart Full HD Baby Camera with Mood Light Soother

Prioritize your baby’s well-being and create a serene environment with the Chillax DM600 Baby Mood Lite. It’s the perfect solution for parents looking to enhance their baby’s sleep routine and provide a safe and comforting space for their little bundle of joy, while being able to monitor them from anywhere.

Baby Mood Lite features include:

-1080p camera with infrared night vision, gooseneck, and 360° remote pan, and a two way talk speaker you can use to soothe your baby.
-Auto-dimming night light and preloaded lullaby to help your child sleep through the night so you can rest and catch some z’s, too.
-This sleep trainer can also play nature sounds to help babies and toddlers settle down. The white noise can also keep kids from startling.
-ChillaxCare app compatibility and Wi-Fi connectivity, that allows you to accept or reject your camera’s video sharing.

Gear & Accessories:
Media, Electronics & Accessories

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As Maya Grows in the Natural World: Nature Opens a Path to a Magical Imagination
Written by Patricia Ambinder; Illustrated by Kim Soderberg

Maya and her friends delight in catching falling leaves, dancing to the music of swaying trees, and discovering other enchanting adventures that grow self-confidence and foster a love of nature.

The sounds of rippling streams seem to flow from the pages, and your fingertips can almost feel the texture of sticks, stones, and cones from the beautiful illustrations with stunning detail.

Join Maya in the great fun she has outdoors on every page. This is the first element of A Green Smile Equation: Fun + Curiosity + Imagination + Learning = Love for Nature and Care for the Environment.

She hopes you love reading her book under a tree, beneath the sky, or wherever you feel the happiest!

Children’s Picture Books:
Green Earth

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Andrew Conquers the Court
Written by Antonietta Quinn; Illustrated by Eva Morales; Edited by Sharon Jennings

Andrew has loved playing basketball his entire life. Now, a 5th grader, it’s time to try out for the school team. Andrew is sure Coach will be impressed. Until…
Thank you for trying out for the school basketball team.
I am sorry to let you know that you did not make the team.
I hope you will continue to work hard and try out again next year.
– Coach
Devastated, Andrew wonders if he should give up on basketball altogether or wait to try out again next year. The choice is his, but it won’t be easy. Follow Andrew through this inspirational story based on real-life events as he learns what it takes to make the team.

Children’s Picture Books:
Sports & Recreation

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