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NY Product Design Awards
Thoughtful design.
For growing lives.
Baby, Kids & Children
The NY Product Design Awards recognizes baby and children’s products that bring thoughtful design to family life, from the first days of care to independent play.
Product designers, children’s brands, manufacturers, studios, independent creators, and students worldwide.
Concepts, work in progress, and completed products created within the last five years.
Submit online. Present your design through images and supporting materials. No physical samples.
View Entry GuidelinesBaby, Kids & Children Categories
Clothing and layette sets designed for comfort, fit, and easy dressing.
Footwear supporting growing feet, comfortable movement, and everyday protection.
Hats and headwear providing warmth, shade, protection, or style.
One-piece garments designed for comfort, movement, and convenient dressing.
Outerwear protecting children from weather while supporting comfortable movement.
Sleepwear and robes designed for comfortable sleeping and relaxed wear.
Everyday tops and bottoms designed for comfort, fit, and movement.
Undergarments and diaper covers supporting comfort, hygiene, and easy changing.
Bathtubs and basins designed for safe, comfortable bathing and hair washing.
Seats and supports that provide stability during bathing.
Products designed to reduce slips, falls, and other bathing risks.
Accessories supporting bathing, drying, grooming, and everyday hygiene routines.
Cleansing and skincare products formulated for babies’ and children’s delicate skin.
Booster seats positioning older children safely with vehicle seat belts.
Accessories supporting car seat installation, protection, comfort, and everyday use.
Child restraint seats designed for secure and comfortable vehicle travel.
Adaptable car seats designed to accommodate multiple stages of growth.
Products supporting bottle feeding, milk preparation, storage, and serving.
Breast pumps and lactation products supporting milk expression and nursing.
Accessories supporting feeding, storage, cleaning, and independent eating.
Highchairs and booster seats designed for safe, comfortable mealtimes.
Pillows providing support and comfort during nursing or feeding.
Products for preparing, storing, portioning, and serving solid foods.
Coordinated furniture sets designed for functional and comfortable baby rooms.
Chairs designed for feeding, play, rest, or everyday use.
Cribs providing secure and comfortable sleep spaces for infants.
Other purpose-built furniture supporting childcare, comfort, or storage.
Enclosed spaces designed for safe, supervised play and rest.
Products supporting play, movement, sensory engagement, and early development.
Bicycle seats and trailers designed for secure child transport while cycling.
Carriers and backpacks providing supportive, hands-free child transport.
Harnesses and leashes helping caregivers guide children in active environments.
Motion-based products designed for soothing, play, and supervised activity.
Configurable systems combining interchangeable components for adaptable child mobility.
Portable spaces designed for play, sleep, and travel.
Walkers supporting early mobility, balance, and independent movement.
Devices designed to monitor children’s health, wellness, or vital indicators.
Kits combining essential products for routine infant care.
Products supporting oral hygiene, gum comfort, and teething care.
Products supporting breathing comfort, nasal hygiene, and respiratory care.
Bedding, blankets, and swaddles designed for warmth, comfort, and sleep.
Furniture combining changing surfaces with practical nursery storage.
Cribs, bassinets, and beds providing dedicated sleep spaces for children.
Mattresses designed to support safe and comfortable rest.
Decorative products and accessories created for functional, welcoming nursery spaces.
Lighting designed for nighttime care, comfort, and a calming atmosphere.
Seating created for feeding, soothing, supervision, and everyday caregiving.
Storage products organizing clothing, toys, and daily nursery essentials.
Products using sound, light, or motion to support restful sleep.
Chairs and seat attachments supporting the transition to independent toileting.
Accessories supporting hygiene, comfort, and consistent potty-training routines.
Stools providing children with easier access to toilets and sinks.
Reusable or disposable pants supporting the transition from diapers to underwear.
Tests designed to detect pregnancy or support fertility tracking.
Products providing physical support and comfort throughout pregnancy and recovery.
Devices designed to monitor maternal or fetal indicators during pregnancy.
Connected systems designed to monitor babies, nurseries, and surrounding conditions.
Products designed to reduce common household hazards for children.
Protective products supporting children during outdoor play, travel, and activities.
Gates and rails designed to restrict access and help prevent falls.
Solutions addressing environmental challenges affecting children, families, or communities.
Designs that communicate important issues and encourage public understanding.
Solutions created to improve inclusion, accessibility, and community well-being.
Designs supporting responsible resource use and long-term environmental or social value.
Purpose-led solutions addressing social needs and creating positive community outcomes.
Products using materials and processes that reduce environmental impact.
Compact strollers designed for easy handling, storage, and travel.
Strollers designed for jogging, multiple children, or specialized activities.
Full-size strollers and prams created for comfortable everyday transportation.
Accessories improving stroller comfort, storage, protection, or functionality.
Integrated systems combining strollers with compatible car seats or carrycots.
Toys developing coordination and problem-solving through building, stacking, or sorting.
Open-ended toys encouraging imagination, storytelling, and creative exploration.
Toys designed to support learning, skill development, and discovery.
Toys introducing music, rhythm, sound, and auditory play.
Interactive structures supporting physical, imaginative, and social play.
Ride-on, push, and pull toys encouraging movement and coordination.
Toys supporting sensory engagement, emotional regulation, or therapeutic activities.
Soft toys designed for comfort, companionship, and imaginative play.
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2027 · Entry information
Early Bird rate. A $30 annual administrative fee applies per entrant.
Early Bird
Dec 9, 2026Regular
Jan 20, 2027Final
Feb 17, 2027Final Extension
Mar 17, 2027Full results announcementMay 14, 2027
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Judging & criteria
Through blind judging, an international jury evaluates the submitted design across four criteria.
Visual character, proportions, and composition.
Originality and the thinking behind the solution.
Quality, usability, safety, and execution.
The effect on people and the environment.
Award-winning children’s products
Why enter
A winner profile brings your product, entrant details, and design story together in the NY Product Design Awards gallery.
Digital certificates, winner badges, and promotional materials help communicate your award.
Winner interview access offers a way to share the people, process, and decisions behind your work.
Explain the problem, intended users, and decisions that make the design work. Keep your written description to 350 words or less.
Show the product clearly, including its scale, materials, key features, and how children or caregivers interact with it.
Use drawings, a PDF, or a video link where helpful to explain adjustments, assembly, interaction, or development.
Before you enter
Questions about entering your baby or children’s product?
Talk to Our TeamDesigners, baby and children’s brands, manufacturers, design studios, independent creators, and students worldwide may enter.
Yes. Concepts, work in progress, and completed products are eligible. Explain the project’s development stage clearly. Work submitted must have been created within the last 5 years.
No. Entries are submitted and judged online using your images, description, and supporting materials. Physical samples are not required.
Yes. Select each relevant subcategory when submitting. Additional-category pricing applies when submitted with your first entry; later submissions are charged at the first-entry rate.
Present the overall design, important details, and how the product works. Use clear images and a concise description of the purpose, design decisions, and intended users. Include supporting drawings, a PDF, or a video link where helpful.
An international jury evaluates entries through blind judging using Form, Creativity & Innovation, Finishing & Functionality, and Impact. See the Awards page for the judging process and award levels.
NY Baby, Kids & Children Design Awards