Babies are the ultimate “sensitive skin” generation, so…we’re on the hunt once again for the best clean, green babycare products of the year!
We’re scouting out the loveliest, toxin-free baby balms, shampoos, hardworking nappies, body washes, bathtime products as well as gorgeous must-buys for new mums and the awards always spotlight a broad mix of smaller, more artisan and big, household name brand winners. Please join us for this year’s results, surprises and excitement on Thursday 15 June, to see which products got the strongest thumbs up from our six judges!
Categories include entries for the most stylish changing bags and sleep better products to clever quick-fix, time-saving beauty products you wonder how you’d manage without, including clever multi-taskers, makeup, skincare and bath and body care, aromatherapy, health supplements, beautiful “you time” indulgences and adorable gift ideas for new mums and their little ones.
Entries open for 2017 Mama & Baby Awards – Diary Directory NEWS/ENTRY FORM
HOW TO ENTER
- FAST TRACK ENTRIES: Simply email Hannah at hannahbeautyshortlist@gmail.com with the product(s) you want to submit to our judges (maximum 5 different products). FULL DETAILS ON OUR 2017 BABY AWARDS PAGE HERE
- You will receive your NEXT STEPS entry confirmation email within 48 hours with instructions on how to complete your entry.
- We automatically enter products into any and all relevant categories, so you can choose the categories or, to save time, we’ll do this for you – as there are a lot of categories this year! One product can be entered into numerous categories at no extra cost. The entry fee covers the PRODUCT itself, not the category.
- Overseas brands are welcome to enter.
- IMPORTANT DATES: Thursday 15 June is MAMA & BABY AWARDS DAY and please make sure you enter before the 19 May deadline. (Entries will not be accepted after 5pm UK time on Friday 19 May).
Dates for the Diary
FRIDAY 19 MAY – ENTRY & SAMPLES DEADLINE
EARLY JUNE – SHORTLISTED BRANDS ARE ANNOUNCED
THURSDAY 15 JUNE – THE WINNERS & FINALISTS ARE ANNOUNCED
THIS YEAR’S CATEGORIES
T H E B A B Y C A T E G O R I E S
Babycare
BEST BABY BRAND – UK
BEST BABY BRAND – INTERNATIONAL
BEST ECO FRIENDLY BABY BRAND – UK
BEST ECO FRIENDLY BABY BRAND – INTERNATIONAL
BEST BABY PRODUCT – UK
BEST BABY PRODUCT – INTERNATIONAL
Balms, calming creams, baby lotion, nappies, wipes, changing bags
BEST BABY RESCUE/CALMING BALM FOR IRRITATED SKIN (e.g. Eczema)
BEST BABY RESCUE/CALMING CREAM FOR IRRITATED SKIN (e.g. Eczema)
BEST BABY LOTION
BEST BABY OIL
BEST BABY BOTTOM BUTTER
BEST “HEALING BABY BALM”
BEST NAPPY CREAM
BEST NAPPY BALM
BEST REUSABLE NAPPIES
BEST NAPPIES
BEST POTTY TRAINER
BEST POTTY TRAINING PANTS
BEST BABY WIPES
BEST BABY CHANGING BAG
Bathtime
BEST BODY WASH OR ALL IN ONE SHAMPOO/WASH
BEST BABY WASH/BATH
Hair/Detanglers/Shampoos
BEST BABY SHAMPOO
BEST BABY/TODDLER HAIR CONDITIONER
BEST DETANGLER
Teeth and Travel/Sleep/Sunscreen/Decongestants
NEW: BEST KIDS’ TOOTHPASTE
NEW: BEST KIDS’ TOOTHBRUSH
BEST TRAVEL PRODUCT FOR BABY
BEST TRAVEL PRODUCT FOR TODDLERS
BEST BABY & TODDLER SUNSCREEN/SPF
BEST BABY DECONGESTANT
BEST SLEEP-LIKE-A-BABY PRODUCT (e.g. gadget)
BEST SLEEP-LIKE-A-BABY PRODUCT
Nutrition
BEST HEALTHY SNACK FOR TODDLERS/KIDS
BEST HEALTH SUPPLEMENT FOR KIDS
Baby Boxes & Gifts/Fashion
BEST GREEN BEAUTY SUBSCRIPTION BOX
BEST GIFT OR GIFT SET FOR A NEW ARRIVAL
BEST BABY/TODDLER FASHION BRAND
BEST NEW BABY LAUNCH 2016/7 (clothing, innovation, devices – general)
F O R M U M S
Skincare/Bath/Body/Healing Balms (see also “Body Saviours” categories below)
BEST NATURAL/ORGANIC BEAUTY BRAND – UK
BEST NATURAL/ORGANIC BEAUTY BRAND – INTERNATIONAL
BEST NATURAL/ORGANIC MOISTURISER – UK
BEST NATURAL/ORGANIC MOISTURISER – INTERNATIONAL
BEST NIGHT TREATMENT – UK
BEST NIGHT TREATMENT – INTERNATIONAL
BEST BATH/SHOWER PRODUCT – UK
BEST BATH/SHOWER PRODUCT – INTERNATIONAL
BEST BEAUTY BALM
BEST HEALING BALM
Eco and time-saving products for busy mums and mums-to-be
BEST MULTI-TASKING, TIME-SAVING BEAUTY PRODUCT
BEST NON-TOXIC/ECO BEAUTY PRODUCT
BEST NON-TOXIC NAIL POLISH
BEST MUM-TO-BE BEAUTY PRODUCT (e.g. stretch mark oil, body oils, etc)
BEST HEALTH & WELLBEING SUPPLEMENT (PREGNANCY/NEW MUM)
BEST SUPPLEMENT FOR FATIGUE/MORE ENERGY
BEST GIFT FOR A NEW MUM – BEAUTY
BEST GIFT FOR A NEW MUM – AROMATHERAPY
BEST AROMATHERAPY PRODUCT (CANDLE, REED DIFFUSER, BODY OIL, ETC)
NEW: MOST STYLISH BABY CHANGING BAG
Body Saviours
BEST BODY LOTION
BEST HAND CREAM
BEST FOOT CREAM
BEST BUST FIRMING TREATMENT
BEST NIPPLE BALM
BEST TUMMY FIRMING TREATMENT
BEST PRODUCT FOR TIRED FEET AND LEGS
BEST PERINEUM MASSAGE OIL
Sleep/Stress-Less
BEST STRESS-LESS PRODUCT
BEST SLEEP THERAPY PRODUCT (aromatherapy/health/beauty)
BEST SLEEP WELL, STRESS LESS GIFT FOR A NEW MUM (including mother & baby boxes)