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Girls hold Care Bears Super Fuzzies plush collection, featuring extra-soft Bashful Heart Bear and Cheer Bear.

From cozy favorites to creative play, these NAPPA Award-winning picks make Valentine’s Day meaningful for kids.

Valentine’s Day Gifts Kids Will Actually Love

From baby skincare and feeding essentials to thoughtful reads and kid-friendly finds, these editor-approved picks support families at every stage.

Editor Picks: Parenting Products We’re Loving Right Now

Travel gear, feeding essentials and more

2025 Baby, Toddler & New Mom Gift Guide: Best Gifts of the Year

Over 100 ideas

2025 L.A. Parent Holiday Gift Guide: Best Toys & Gifts for Kids

Books, toys, baby gear & more

2025 Jingle Holiday Gift Guide

Get ready for the school year with NAPPA’s curated list of award-winning books, toys, gear and STEM tools — trusted by parents for 35 years to inspire learning and fun.

2025 Back-to-School Guide: Award-Winning Essentials for Kids and Families

A few of our editors' favorites

We Love It: Sensory Toys, Educational Games and More

A few of our editors' favorites

We Love It: Educational Toys & Games

Best Toys, Outdoor Gear & More

The Ultimate 2025 Summer Fun Guide for Families

A few of our editors' favorites

We Love It: Outdoor Toys, Gear & More

Easter basket ideas

Easter Gift Guide 2025

A few of our editors' favorites

We Love It: Toys, Baby Gear & More

Activity kits, games and more

Best Easter Gifts for Kids This Spring

A few of our favorite things

We Love It

Cover of John Legend's children's album, "My Favorite Dream," features a photo of him as a boy with yellow drawings of stars and the moon and birds.

"My Favorite Dream" is a listening treasure for kids and adults

John Legend’s Heartfelt Journey into Children’s Music

Digital learning, sensory toys & more

2024 Jingle Holiday Gift Guide

Nursing essentials, baby toys & more

2024 Bundle: Baby, Toddler & New Parent Gift Guide

Toys, Books & More

2024 Summer Fun Guide

Our Editor Elena Epstein's New Favorites

We Love It: From Toys and Games to Strollers and Swim Diapers

Something Unique

Best Graduation Gifts

Let's Celebrate Mom

Unique Mother’s Day Gifts

Fun & Creativity

Best Easter Gifts

A few of our editors' favorites

We Love It: A Few of Our Editor’s Favorite Toys and Books for Kids

Make Life Easier

Parents: You’ll Love These

Latest Gear

Best for Baby, Toddlers & New Moms

Let's Play

Fun, Creativity & Games

Share the Love

Celebrating Kindness & Inclusion

A few of our editors' favorites

We Love It

Gift Ideas

2023 Bundle: Baby, Toddler & New Mom Gift Guide

2023 Gift Guide

2023 Jingle Holiday Gift Guide

All of the products we're loving recently

We Love It

Create healthy oral health routines

Kids and Oral Health

Best Gear, Supplies, Books & More

2023 Back to School Guide

We Love It!

Award-winning Products for Kids of All Abilities

NAPPA’s Summer Fun Guide is Here

New Family Tools Showcased at ABC Kids Expo

Expo Notes: The Latest in Baby and Toddler Gear

Games and Tools He's Sure to Love

Great Gift Ideas For Dad, Just in Time for Father’s Day

Time for Self-care

5 Self-Care Items for Your Mother’s Day Wish List

Our Travel and Summer Camp Issue

The Art of Travel

Nine products families are sure to love

We Love It: Editor Picks for Families

Read Your Heart Out

Let’s Read: Excellent Texts for Kids and Parents

Learn in New Ways

Learn in Unique Ways With These Games and Toys

For Comfort at Home

Must-Try Items for Baby and Family

Toys, Books, and Safety Gear for All

Award-Winning Gear for Baby, Toddler & Mom

We Love It!

Celebrating Kindness and Positivity

Gift ideas

2022 Bundle: Baby, Toddler & New Mom Gift Guide

2022 Jingle Holiday Gift Guide

Back-to-School Issue: Education & Enrichment

Back to school picks

We Love It: A Few of Our Editors’ Favorites

Best Books, Games, Gear & More

2022 Back to School Guide

Our Editors’ Picks

We Love It: Products for Kids of All Ages

Travel gear, games, books & more!

2022 Guide to Summer Fun

Best Graduation Gifts

Let's Celebrate

Best Graduation Gifts

NAPPA Awards winning travel gear.

#LAParentTravels

Best Travel Gear

We rounded up some great finds to keep you comfy and stylish during your summer travels.

#LAParentTravels

Travel in Style

Show Her Love and Care

Best Gifts for New Moms

Get Excited for New Toys

2022 Toy Trends: Connection, Sustainability & Social Justice

Self-Care for Mom and Child

Baby and New Mom

Create Little Geniuses

Fun and Learning

Learning Mindfulness

Self Discovery and Resilience

A Few of Our Editors' Favorites

We Love It: Music, Puzzles & Shadow Books

Gift ideas for babies, toddlers and new moms

2021 Bundle: Baby, Toddler and New Mom Gift Guide

Your guide to the best holiday gifts

2021 Jingle Holiday Gift Guide

Your Everything Guide

Ready for School

No More Gloomy Days

Indoor Fun

Release Your Inner Musician

Kid’s Summer Playlist

Splish, Splash

Summer Water Play

Keep the Mess Away

Clean & Bright

Pamper Time for Mom

Soothing Self-Care

Explore all Summer Long

Out & About

Sunny Days

Let the Summer Fun Begin

Favorite Summer Activities

Spectacular Fun

Fun in the Sun

Get Ready for Summer

Make Her Smile

Gift Ideas Just for Mom

Playful and Practical Products to Kick Off 2021

Great Family Gifts for December and Beyond

More Than 100 Gift Ideas for Babies, Toddlers and New Moms

More than 250 Gifts to Celebrate the Season

Educational Products We Love

Here are Our Favorite Back-to-School Products

9 Great Back-to-School Products

Products We’re Loving in August

Products We’re Loving in July

Find Your Family’s Summer Fun in This Handy Guide

Great Products for Summer Fun at Home

Special Mother’s Day Gifts for the New Mom

#SupportingFamilies: Games to Ground and Connect Parents and Kids

Family Products We’re Loving in March

Stroll, Cook, Learn and Play With These Family Products

Our Editors’ Favorite Family Products This Month

Products We’re Loving in December

Gifts for You and Your Bundle of Joy

Put Some Jingle in Your Holiday Giving!

Products We’re Loving in October

Products We’re Loving in September

Products We’re Loving in August

Products We’re Loving in July

The NAPPA Summer Fun Guide is Here

7 Products We’re Loving in June

7 Products We’re Loving in May