Concept & Innovation Awards finalists announced

The Baby Products Industry Association (BPIA) has announced the finalists of its 2024 Concept & Innovation Awards, sponsored by law firm Brabners.

Numerous entrants were interviewed by a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style panel, but the four new product ideas which caught the attention of the judges most were the following:

Allan Ireland Park with Baby By U

A multi-function baby chair, bassinet, lounger & rocker with castors to move it from room to room  to ensure constant supervision.

Jacqui Nancey with Easi-breather colic relief baby mattress

A comfortable, ergonomically designed and perhaps controversial baby-friendly mattress for newborn babies aged zero (0-6) to six months of age.

June Pennykid & John Suttie with The Home System by Penny+Kids

Furniture that grows and evolves with the child from a moses basket (birth-6 months), to a highchair (6 months – 2 years), a junior chair (6 months-2 years), a play pen / cot (6 months-3 years); and finally to a pre-school play table and chair (3-5 years)

Thomas & Peter Hearn with the Foot Swing

A foot swing designed to provide enhanced leg support to young children in a CRS, reducing discomfort, and improving overall child safety and well-being during car journeys (improved since entry in the 2023 awards)

All four finalists will be invited to attend Harrogate International Nursery Fair from 13^th to 15^th October to present their ideas to the industry. The winner will be announced at the show on the afternoon of Sunday 13^th and will be presented with an award and prize of £1000 free legal advice from sponsor Brabners.

Visit the Concept & Innovation Awards finalists at Harrogate on Stand Q12.