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Baby, Kids & Children

NY Product Design Awards

Baby, Kids & Children

Thoughtful design.
For growing lives.

Baby, Kids & Children

Small beginnings.
Considered design.

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.

Who can enter

Product designers, children’s brands, manufacturers, studios, independent creators, and students worldwide.

What you can submit

Concepts, work in progress, and completed products created within the last five years.

How it works

Submit online. Present your design through images and supporting materials. No physical samples.

View Entry Guidelines

Baby, Kids & Children Categories

For every
stage of growing.

Apparel & Accessories
  • AA27001
    Clothing & Layette Sets

    Clothing and layette sets designed for comfort, fit, and easy dressing.

  • AA27002
    Footwear

    Footwear supporting growing feet, comfortable movement, and everyday protection.

  • AA27003
    Hats & Headwear

    Hats and headwear providing warmth, shade, protection, or style.

  • AA27004
    One-Piece Clothing

    One-piece garments designed for comfort, movement, and convenient dressing.

  • AA27005
    Outerwear & Protective Clothing

    Outerwear protecting children from weather while supporting comfortable movement.

  • AA27006
    Sleepwear & Robes

    Sleepwear and robes designed for comfortable sleeping and relaxed wear.

  • AA27007
    Tops & Bottoms

    Everyday tops and bottoms designed for comfort, fit, and movement.

  • AA27008
    Underwear & Diaper Covers

    Undergarments and diaper covers supporting comfort, hygiene, and easy changing.

  • AA27000
    New Category

Enter Apparel & Accessories
Bathing
  • BT27001
    Bathtubs & Hair-Washing Basins

    Bathtubs and basins designed for safe, comfortable bathing and hair washing.

  • BT27002
    Bathing Seats & Supports

    Seats and supports that provide stability during bathing.

  • BT27003
    Bath Safety Products

    Products designed to reduce slips, falls, and other bathing risks.

  • BT27004
    Bathing & Grooming Accessories

    Accessories supporting bathing, drying, grooming, and everyday hygiene routines.

  • BT27005
    Cleansing & Skincare Products

    Cleansing and skincare products formulated for babies’ and children’s delicate skin.

  • BT27000
    New Category

Enter Bathing
Car Seats
  • CS27001
    Booster Seats

    Booster seats positioning older children safely with vehicle seat belts.

  • CS27002
    Car Seat Accessories

    Accessories supporting car seat installation, protection, comfort, and everyday use.

  • CS27003
    Car Seats

    Child restraint seats designed for secure and comfortable vehicle travel.

  • CS27004
    Convertible Car Seats

    Adaptable car seats designed to accommodate multiple stages of growth.

  • CS27000
    New Category

Enter Car Seats
Feeding
  • FD27001
    Bottle Feeding & Preparation

    Products supporting bottle feeding, milk preparation, storage, and serving.

  • FD27002
    Breast Pumps & Lactation Products

    Breast pumps and lactation products supporting milk expression and nursing.

  • FD27003
    Feeding Accessories

    Accessories supporting feeding, storage, cleaning, and independent eating.

  • FD27004
    Highchairs & Booster Seats

    Highchairs and booster seats designed for safe, comfortable mealtimes.

  • FD27005
    Nursing & Feeding Pillows

    Pillows providing support and comfort during nursing or feeding.

  • FD27006
    Solid Feeding & Food Preparation

    Products for preparing, storing, portioning, and serving solid foods.

  • FD27000
    New Category

Enter Feeding
Furniture
  • FT27001
    Baby Room Sets

    Coordinated furniture sets designed for functional and comfortable baby rooms.

  • FT27002
    Chairs

    Chairs designed for feeding, play, rest, or everyday use.

  • FT27003
    Cribs

    Cribs providing secure and comfortable sleep spaces for infants.

  • FT27004
    Miscellaneous Baby Furniture

    Other purpose-built furniture supporting childcare, comfort, or storage.

  • FT27005
    Playpens

    Enclosed spaces designed for safe, supervised play and rest.

  • FT27000
    New Category

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Gear
  • GR27001
    Activity & Development Gear

    Products supporting play, movement, sensory engagement, and early development.

  • GR27002
    Bicycle Child Seats & Trailers

    Bicycle seats and trailers designed for secure child transport while cycling.

  • GR27003
    Carriers & Backpacks

    Carriers and backpacks providing supportive, hands-free child transport.

  • GR27004
    Harnesses & Leashes

    Harnesses and leashes helping caregivers guide children in active environments.

  • GR27005
    Jumpers, Bouncers & Swings

    Motion-based products designed for soothing, play, and supervised activity.

  • GR27006
    Modular Child Mobility SystemsNEW

    Configurable systems combining interchangeable components for adaptable child mobility.

  • GR27007
    Playards & Travel Beds

    Portable spaces designed for play, sleep, and travel.

  • GR27008
    Walkers

    Walkers supporting early mobility, balance, and independent movement.

  • GR27000
    New Category

Enter Gear
Health
  • HT27001
    Health Monitoring Devices

    Devices designed to monitor children’s health, wellness, or vital indicators.

  • HT27002
    Infant Care Kits

    Kits combining essential products for routine infant care.

  • HT27003
    Oral & Teething Care

    Products supporting oral hygiene, gum comfort, and teething care.

  • HT27004
    Respiratory & Nasal Care

    Products supporting breathing comfort, nasal hygiene, and respiratory care.

  • HT27000
    New Category

Enter Health
Nursery
  • NS27001
    Bedding, Blankets & Swaddling

    Bedding, blankets, and swaddles designed for warmth, comfort, and sleep.

  • NS27002
    Changing & Storage Furniture

    Furniture combining changing surfaces with practical nursery storage.

  • NS27003
    Cribs, Bassinets & Beds

    Cribs, bassinets, and beds providing dedicated sleep spaces for children.

  • NS27004
    Mattresses

    Mattresses designed to support safe and comfortable rest.

  • NS27005
    Nursery Décor & Accessories

    Decorative products and accessories created for functional, welcoming nursery spaces.

  • NS27006
    Nursery Lighting

    Lighting designed for nighttime care, comfort, and a calming atmosphere.

  • NS27007
    Nursery Seating

    Seating created for feeding, soothing, supervision, and everyday caregiving.

  • NS27008
    Nursery Storage & Organizers

    Storage products organizing clothing, toys, and daily nursery essentials.

  • NS27009
    Sleep Soothers

    Products using sound, light, or motion to support restful sleep.

  • NS27000
    New Category

Enter Nursery
Potty Training
  • PT27001
    Potty Chairs & Seats

    Chairs and seat attachments supporting the transition to independent toileting.

  • PT27002
    Potty Training Accessories

    Accessories supporting hygiene, comfort, and consistent potty-training routines.

  • PT27003
    Step Stools

    Stools providing children with easier access to toilets and sinks.

  • PT27004
    Training Pants

    Reusable or disposable pants supporting the transition from diapers to underwear.

  • PT27000
    New Category

Enter Potty Training
Pregnancy & Maternity
  • PM27001
    Fertility & Pregnancy Tests

    Tests designed to detect pregnancy or support fertility tracking.

  • PM27002
    Maternity Support & Comfort Products

    Products providing physical support and comfort throughout pregnancy and recovery.

  • PM27003
    Prenatal Monitoring Devices

    Devices designed to monitor maternal or fetal indicators during pregnancy.

  • PM27000
    New Category

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Safety
  • SF27001
    Baby Monitors, Cameras & Smart Nursery Systems

    Connected systems designed to monitor babies, nurseries, and surrounding conditions.

  • SF27002
    Home Childproofing Products

    Products designed to reduce common household hazards for children.

  • SF27003
    Outdoor Safety Products

    Protective products supporting children during outdoor play, travel, and activities.

  • SF27004
    Safety Gates & Rails

    Gates and rails designed to restrict access and help prevent falls.

  • SF27000
    New Category

Enter Safety
Social Design
  • BS27001
    Design for Environment

    Solutions addressing environmental challenges affecting children, families, or communities.

  • BS27002
    Design for Public Awareness

    Designs that communicate important issues and encourage public understanding.

  • BS27003
    Design for Society

    Solutions created to improve inclusion, accessibility, and community well-being.

  • BS27004
    Design for Sustainability

    Designs supporting responsible resource use and long-term environmental or social value.

  • BS27005
    Designs for Social Impact

    Purpose-led solutions addressing social needs and creating positive community outcomes.

  • BS27006
    Eco-Sustainable Design

    Products using materials and processes that reduce environmental impact.

  • BS27000
    New Category

Enter Social Design
Strollers
  • SL27001
    Lightweight Strollers

    Compact strollers designed for easy handling, storage, and travel.

  • SL27002
    Specialty Strollers (Jogging & Tandem)

    Strollers designed for jogging, multiple children, or specialized activities.

  • SL27003
    Standard Strollers & Prams

    Full-size strollers and prams created for comfortable everyday transportation.

  • SL27004
    Stroller Accessories

    Accessories improving stroller comfort, storage, protection, or functionality.

  • SL27005
    Travel Systems

    Integrated systems combining strollers with compatible car seats or carrycots.

  • SL27000
    New Category

Enter Strollers
Toys
  • TY27001
    Building, Stacking & Sorting Toys

    Toys developing coordination and problem-solving through building, stacking, or sorting.

  • TY27002
    Creative Toys

    Open-ended toys encouraging imagination, storytelling, and creative exploration.

  • TY27003
    Learning & Educational Toys

    Toys designed to support learning, skill development, and discovery.

  • TY27004
    Music & Sound Toys

    Toys introducing music, rhythm, sound, and auditory play.

  • TY27005
    Play Centers & Structures

    Interactive structures supporting physical, imaginative, and social play.

  • TY27006
    Ride-On, Push & Pull Toys

    Ride-on, push, and pull toys encouraging movement and coordination.

  • TY27007
    Sensory & Therapeutic Toys

    Toys supporting sensory engagement, emotional regulation, or therapeutic activities.

  • TY27008
    Stuffed Animals & Plush Toys

    Soft toys designed for comfort, companionship, and imaginative play.

  • TY27000
    New Category

Enter Toys

Can’t find the right fit? Each area includes a New Category option.

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Baby, Kids & Children

A world of discovery. By design.

2027 · Entry information

Your next
starting point.

Professional first entryFrom $209 USD

Early Bird rate. A $30 annual administrative fee applies per entrant.

Early Bird

Dec 9, 2026

Regular

Jan 20, 2027

Final

Feb 17, 2027

Final Extension

Mar 17, 2027
Compare all entry fees
2027 entry periods and fees in US dollars
Entry typeFees in USDEarly Bird Nov 6, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026Regular Dec 10, 2026 – Jan 20, 2027Final Jan 21, 2027 – Feb 17, 2027Final Extension Feb 18, 2027 – Mar 17, 2027
Professional first entry$209$219$239$249
Additional entry$149$159$179$189
Additional category$209$219$239$249

A $30 annual administrative fee applies per entrant. Entry fees are non-refundable.

Additional-category pricing applies when submitted with the first entry; later submissions are charged at the first-entry rate.

Work submitted must have been created within the last 5 years.

Full results announcementMay 14, 2027

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Baby, Kids & Children

Judging & criteria

Every detail.
Every decision.

Through blind judging, an international jury evaluates the submitted design across four criteria.

Form

Visual character, proportions, and composition.

Creativity & Innovation

Originality and the thinking behind the solution.

Finishing & Functionality

Quality, usability, safety, and execution.

Impact

The effect on people and the environment.

View Our Jury

Why enter

Give thoughtful
design its moment.

Explore Winner Benefits

A dedicated
place for your design.

A winner profile brings your product, entrant details, and design story together in the NY Product Design Awards gallery.

An achievement
you can share.

Digital certificates, winner badges, and promotional materials help communicate your award.

More to the story
than an award.

Winner interview access offers a way to share the people, process, and decisions behind your work.

Prepare your entry

Show the whole
design story.

View Submission Requirements
BRIEF

The purpose behind it

Explain the problem, intended users, and decisions that make the design work. Keep your written description to 350 words or less.

IMAGES

From overall form to close detail

Show the product clearly, including its scale, materials, key features, and how children or caregivers interact with it.

SUPPORT

Make the function clear

Use drawings, a PDF, or a video link where helpful to explain adjustments, assembly, interaction, or development.

Before you enter

A little
clarity.

Questions about entering your baby or children’s product?

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Who can enter the Baby, Kids & Children Design Awards?

Designers, baby and children’s brands, manufacturers, design studios, independent creators, and students worldwide may enter.

Can I enter a concept or an unfinished design?

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.

Do I need to ship a product or physical prototype?

No. Entries are submitted and judged online using your images, description, and supporting materials. Physical samples are not required.

Can I enter the same design in more than one subcategory?

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.

What should I include in a children’s product design entry?

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.

How are entries evaluated?

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

Good design grows
from care.

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