BANTA WINNERS ANNOUNCED
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 - 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Judges' Comments: | Reasonably priced nursery essential ticking all of the eco boxes |
| HIGHLY COMMENDED: | Halilit – Jellystone Moon Teether |
| 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 |
| 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® |