PR: Mom’s Choice Awards Honorees – December 2024

For Immediate Release: 1/6/25

Mom’s Choice Awards® Names Best Products & Services of December 2024

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:

Online Resources

YOUNG ADULT SAFETY Online Course
Gold – Online Resources (Websites, eMagazines and Blogs): Teens / Young Adult

Gear, Accessories & Personal Use

Baby Basics Bath Seat
Regalo International
Silver – Gear & Accessories: Bath & Potty (Includes Diaper Pails)

Heirloom Willow Organic Wooden Bassinet
Baby Delight Inc
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Bedding & Room Decor

Lunaire Full Size Crib
Baby Delight Inc
Silver – Gear & Accessories: Bedding & Room Decor

Nanit Sound + Light Audio Monitor
Nanit
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Media, Electronics & Accessories

Nanit Pro Camera
Nanit
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Media, Electronics & Accessories

Alpine Organic Deluxe Portable Bounce
Baby Delight Inc
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Miscellaneous

eLinkSmart Smart Cabinet Lock (YL-F3BF)
Zhongshan Elink Smart Technology Co., Ltd.
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Safety

bonoch Baby Car Monitor
Gabby.Zhang
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Safety

Easy Step Safety Gate
Regalo International
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Safety

Magnetic Child Safety Cabinet Locks by LoveNoobs™
Love Noobs
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Safety

8-Panel My Play Deluxe Portable Play Yard
Regalo International
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Sports / Outdoor

Baby Hip Seat + Support
Regalo International
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Travel

Inflatable Toddler Bed
Regalo International
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Travel

Go With Me® Eclipse Deluxe Portable Playard with Canopy
Baby Delight Inc
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Travel

Sleep Bag
Kyte Baby
Gold – Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.): Babies

Sleep Bag Swaddler
Kyte Baby
Silver – Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.): Babies

KidsTopia
LG Uplus Corp.
Gold – Apps & Software: Ages 9 to 12

BrightCanary
Tacita
Gold – Apps & Software: Adults

Activities, Crafts & Hobbies

ZMLM Rainbow Scratch Paper Art Set
zmlm
Gold – Arts, Crafts & Hobbies: Ages 5 to 8

Home / Mobile Audio & Viewing (Music, Storytelling, Video Games, etc.)

Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful by Mr. Jeff
Mr. Jeff
Gold – Audio Experiences: Preschoolers

Children’s Picture Books

Popcorn the Squirrel
Written by Rusty McQuade; Illustrated by Allison Bostic
Headline Books
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Animal Kingdom

The Little Red Puppy with a Big Idea
Written by Linda Belkin, EdD
Mandy Corliss; Illustrated by Corey Burnett-Hanssen
Bookpress Publishing
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Developing Social Skills

Albert Einswine is One Smart Pig
Written by Heather Bradley; Illustrated by Paul Schultz; Edited by Friesen Press
Friesen Press
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Domestic Animals & Pets

The Green Family Series : 6 Book Series, 6 Digital Activity Guides and a Teacher’s Guide
Written by Kate Tietje; Illustrated by QBN Studios
Self Published
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Family Life

Bradley Bee-ing Better
Written by Sharon Griesbach
Liferich
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Growing Up / Personal Growth

A Kindergarten Story
Written by Tammy Donahue; Illustrated by Lisa White
Headline Books
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Growing Up / Personal Growth

The Mindful Magician and the Trip to Feelings Town : Tips and Tricks to Help the Youngest Readers Regulate their Emotions and Senses
Written by Lauren Brukner; Illustrated by Jennifer Jamieson
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Growing Up / Personal Growth

Thurman the Thief
Written and illustrated by Annabelle Yim
Miriam Laundry Publishing
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Health & Safety

See It’s Not Scary, Elephant Goes PooPoo and You Can Too!
Written by PottyFriend; Illustrated by Goran Vitanovic
(Home country: Serbia); Edited by PottyFriend
PottyFriend
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Health & Safety

Snoodles in Space, Episode 2: The Zoodles Strike Back
Written by Steven Joseph; Illustrated by Andy Case; Edited by Deb Lucas
Enigami Publiching
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Humor

Anna and Reggie Rapasaurus
Written by Stacey Roberts and William Harris; Illustrated by Poornima Madhushani; Edited by Julie Nowlin, Christopher Nowlin
Stacey Roberts Entertains Kids
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Imagine It!

Abby and Liam and the Snowball Adventure
Written by Kristen Puma; Illustrated by Aaron R.
Palmetto Publishing
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Imagine It!

The Snail and The Butterfly Children’s Book Gift Set: (Hardcover Book, Sticker Sheet and Plush Toy)
Written by Dougie Coop; Illustrated by CJ the Kid
Rare Bird Books
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Inspirational / Motivational

Brave Howie and the Great Whisker Mystery
Written by Clark Rich Burbidge; Illustrated by Jared Salmond; Edited by Robin Surface – Fedell Publishing
IngramSpark
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Poetry

Fluffy’s First Christmas
Written by Mrs. Ani
2 Quality People
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Seasonal, Holidays & Festivals

The Tail of Little Bit
Written by Linda Hickam; Illustrated by Jan Philpot
Headline Books
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons

The Bouncing Ant
Written by Sally Sunflower; Illustrated by Stephen Stone
Sunflowers and Mountains Books
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons

Toys, Games & Puzzles

My Fun Shapes
SimplyFun
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Toddlers

Giiker Tic Tac Toe Bolt
GiiKER Technology Co., Ltd
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 5 to 8

Littlest Pet Shop Playset
Basic Fun!
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 5 to 8

Donuts by the Dozen
FoxMind Toys and Games
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 9 to 12

Juvenile Level 1 (Ages 5 to 8)

Pickleball in Pickleton
Written by Bucleigh Newton Kernodle
Headline Books
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Body, Mind & Spirit

Sheila’s test entry 8/9/23
Written by Sheila Ruth
Imaginator Press Inc
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Historical Fiction

Squealer : A Pig’s Tale
Written by Pat Alvarado; Illustrated by César Meléndez; Edited by Teo Alvarado
Piggy Press Books
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Inspirational / Motivational

A Win for Corinne
Written by Dayle Dabney
Headline Books
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Inspirational / Motivational

Juvenile Level 2 (Ages 9 to 12)

Caretakers Of The Planet : Pick A Perfect Party Series
Written by Elaine Davida Sklar
Jayne Brug Callahan; Illustrated by Elaine Davida Sklar
Jayne Brug Callahan; Edited by Elaine Davida Sklar
Jayne Brug Callahan
Elaine Davida Sklar
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Activities, Crafts & Hobbies ( Includes Puzzles & Games)

Hooray For Hollywood!: Pick A Perfect Party Series
Written by Elaine Davida Sklar
Jayne Brug Callahan; Illustrated by Elaine Davida Sklar
Jayne Brug Callahan; Edited by Elaine Davida Sklar
Jayne Brug Callahan
Elaine Davida Sklar
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Activities, Crafts & Hobbies ( Includes Puzzles & Games)

Autumn is Calling
Written by Jan Thornton Jones; Illustrated by Katerina Boyer Case
Headline Books
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Body, Mind & Spirit

Postcards from a City of Monsters : A book about cancer
Written by Sherri Cook Woosley; Illustrated by Elena Moroz; Edited by Atlin Merrick
Improbable Press
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Fantasy, Myths & Legends

Freaked Out At Wrigley Field : Stadium Adventure Series Book #1
Written by Roger D Hess; Illustrated by Kathryn Wujciak; Edited by Kathryn Wujciak
August in AuTrain Press
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Fiction – General

Polka Dots and Tater Tots
Written by Melinda Chambers; Illustrated by Sadie Alkire
Headline Books
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Fiction – General

Heavenly Kids
Written by Jeff Orlowski; Edited by Mandy Schoen from MS Editing
Luminara Publishing
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Religion & Spirituality