Dates For Your Diary

Open for submissions: 6th November 2025 –16th January 2026

Testing commences: 2nd February- 11th February 2026

Shortlist announced: 13th February 2026

Voting : 17th February - 27th February 2026

Results announced: 28th February 2026

LBP Awards 2026 - Categories 

Playtime

Best Doll or Soft Toy
Best Montessori-Inspired Toy
Best Open-Ended Play Toy
Best Baby Toy
Best Pre School Toy
Best Toddler Toy
Best Educational Toy
Best Sensory or Stimulative Toy
Best Activity Toy
Best Interactive Toy
Best Stimulative Toy
Best Construction Toy OR Building Toy
Best STEM Toy
Best Toy Design (Aesthetics, Play Value & Quality)
Best Ride-On Toy
Best Musical Toy
Best Role Play OR Imaginative Toy
Best Outdoor Toy
Best Electronic Toy
Best Wooden Toy
Best Eco Friendly Toy
Best Board Game
Best Puzzle/Jigsaw
Best Art or Creative Activity
Best Creative Toy
Best Electronic Toy
Best Innovative Toy 2026
Best New Product to Market 2026 - Toys

Home

Best Kitchen Appliance
Best Household Appliance
Best Home Organisation Product for Families
Best On-The-Go Parenting Product
Best Family Mealtime Helper
Best “Parent Hack” Product
Best Home Cleaning Product
Best Time Saving Product
Best Baby Friendly Detergent
Best Baby Friendly Fabric Softener
Best Laundry Product
Best Cleaning Product
Best Storage Solution
Best Innovative Home Product
Best Innovative Household/Kitchen Appliance
Best Innovative Safety Product
Best New Product to Market -Home

Feeding Products

Best Portable Feeding Product/ On-the-Go Solution
Best Feeding/Support Pillow.
Best Innovative Product for Feeding
Best Bottle-Feeding Product
Best Baby Bottle
Best Baby Steriliser
Best Sterilising Solution
Best Feeding Equipment Set
Best First Drinking Cup 6mnths+
Best Drinking Cup
Best Transition/Training Cup
Best Innovative Cup (e.g, leakproof, bite proof, innovative tech)
Best Sippy Cup
Best Cup Design (Ease of Use & Cleaning)
Best Baby Accessory
Best Weaning Product
Best Weaning Range
Best Baby-Led Weaning Product
Best Product for Breast Feeding
Best Breast Feeding Cover/Top
Best Highchair/Baby Seat
Best Compact Highchair
Best Feeding Accessory
Best Manual Breast Pump
Best Electronic Breast Pump
Best Handsfree Breast Pump
Best Innovative Breast Pump
Best Pumping Support App or Tracking Tool
Best New Product to Market - Feeding Products

Food

Best Finger Food 6 months+
Best Finger Food 7 months+
Best Finger Food 12 months
Best Meal Pouch 6 months+
Best Meal Pouch 7 months +
Best Meal Pouch 12 months
Best Fruit Pouch 6 months+
Best Fruit Pouch 7 months +
Best Fruit Pouch 12 months
Best Yoghurt Pouch 6 months+
Best Yoghurt Pouch 7 months +
Best Yoghurt Pouch 12 months
Best Breakfast Pouch 6 months+
Best Breakfast Pouch 7 months+
Best Toddler Snack
Best Child’s Snack
Best Snack for On-The Go
Best Children’s Dessert
Best Children’s Drink
Best Baby Food Range 6 months+
Best Toddler Food Range
Best Child’s Food Range
Best Organic Baby Food Range
Best Organic Toddler Food Range
Best Organic Baby Snack 6 months+
Best Organic Toddler Snack
Best Organic Child’s Snack
Best Organic Children’s Drink
Best Organic Meal Pouch 6 months+
Best Organic Meal Pouch 7 months +
Best Organic Meal Pouch 12 months
Best Organic Fruit Pouch 6 months+
Best Organic Fruit Pouch 7 months +
Best Organic Fruit Pouch 12 months
Best New Product to Market - Food

Nursery & Accessories

Best Sleep Aid
Best Sleep Solution
Best Baby Dummy
Best Baby Sleeping Bag
Best Baby Comforter
Best Nursery Innovation
Best Night Light
Best Nursery Bedding
Best Nursery Bedding Design
Best Nursery Accessory
Best Baby Monitor
Best Video Monitor
Best Innovative Baby Monitor
Best Baby Mobile
Best Side by Side Sleeper
Best Moses Basket
Best Baby Crib
Best Cot
Best Cot Bed
Best Nursery Furniture Set
Best Nursery Design
Best Bouncy Chair
Best Baby Rocker
Best Baby Swing
Best Innovative Sleep Product 2026
Best New Product to Market - Nursery

Bathtime

Best Baby Product (after bath time, i.e cream, lotions, moisturiser)
Best Eco Baby Bath Time Product
Best Baby Shampoo
Best Baby Conditioner
Best Bath Time Product
Best Baby Bath Toy
Best Toddler Bath time Product
Best Toddler Product (after bath time)
Best Organic Bath Time Product
Best Organic Baby Bodywash & Shampoo
Best Baby Towel
Best Baby Bath
Best Baby Bath time Accessory
Best Babyseat /Support
Best Innovative Bath time Product
Best New Product to Market - Bathtime

Travel

Best Babysling
Best Baby Carrier
Best Organic Baby Carrier
Best Baby Wrap/Sling
Best Changing Bag under £150
Best Changing bag over £150
Best 3 Wheel Pushchair
Best Pushchair under £700
Best Pushchair over £700
Best Pushchair Design
Best Innovative Pushchair
Best Innovative Travel System
Best Travel System over £700
Best Travel System under £700
Best Double/Tandem Pushchair
Best Innovative Stroller
Best Lightweight Stroller
Best Double Stroller
Best Car Seat Group 0+
Best Car Seat Group 2,3
Best Multi-stage Car Seat.
Best Forward Facing Car Seat
Best Rearward Facing Car Seat
Best Multi Stage High Back Booster
Best Innovative Travel Product
Best Innovative Car Seat 2026
Best Pushchair/Buggy Accessory
Best Innovative Pushchair Accessory
Best Innovative Travel Cot
Best Travel Invention
Best Travel Product Over £50
Best Travel Product Under £50
Best Swimming Product
Best Swimming Aid
Best New Travel Product 2026

Creative

Best Baby Gift
Best First-Year Keepsake
Best Photo & Print Product For Families
Best Memory-Making Product
Best Baby Shower Present
Best Baby Keepsake
Best Personalised Gift
Best Handmade Gift
Best Baby Book
Best Activity Book
Best Children’s Story – Preschool
Best Children’s Story 3-5 years
Best Children’s Book 5+
Best Innovative Gift
Best Gift for New Mum/Dad
Best Gift for New Sibling.

Babycare

Best Disposable Nappy (Overall Performance)
Best Value Disposable Nappy (Fit & Comfort)
Best Premium Disposable Nappy
Best Overnight Protection Nappy
Best Nappy Range 2026
Best Innovative Nappy Range 2026
Best New Nappy To Market
Best Sensitive Skin Nappy

Best Disposable Nappy Design
Best Disposable Nappy Newborn Stage 1
Best Disposable Nappy Newborn Stage 2
Best Disposable Nappy Stage 2+
Best Disposable Nappy Stage 3
Best Disposable Nappy Stage 3+
Best Disposable Nappy Stage 4
Best Disposable Nappy Stage 4+
Best Disposable Nappy Stage 5
Best Disposable Nappy Stage 5+
Best Disposable Nappy Stage 6
Best Disposable Nappy Stage 6+
Best Disposable Nappy Stage 7
Best Disposable Nappy Stage 8

Best Nappy Pants (Overall Performance)
Best Value Disposable Nappy Pants
Best Premium Nappy Pants
Best Nappy Pants for Potty Training
Best Overnight Nappy Pants
Best Innovative Nappy Pants Range
Best Nappy Pants Design
Best Nappy Pants Size 3
Best Nappy Pants Size 4
Best Nappy Pants Size 5
Best Nappy Pants Size 6
Best Nappy Pants Size 7

Best Reusable Nappy
Best Reusable Nappy Brand
Best Reusable Nappy Design
Best Performance Reusable Nappy
Best Reusable Nappy Range
Best Overnight Reusable Nappy
Best Value Reusable Nappy
Best Pull Up Pants
Best Swim Nappy
Best Newborn Baby Wipes
Best Sensitive Baby Wipes
Best Fragranced Baby Wipes
Best Eco Friendly Baby Wipes
Best Cloth Baby Wipes
Best Organic Baby Care Product
Best Ethical Baby Care Product
Best Eco Friendly Baby Care Product
Best Bedtime Baby Care Product
Best Baby Skincare Range
Best New Mum Product
Best Nappy Cream
Best Nappy Changing Accessory
Best Baby Care Product
Best Toilet/Potty Training Product
Best Teething Product
Best Teething Aid
Best Newborn Soother 0+
Best Baby Soother 6months+
Best Baby Thermometer
Best Children’s remedy
Best Children's Healthcare Product
Best Innovative Baby Care Product 2026

Clothes & Outdoor Wear

Best Baby Fashion Brand
Best Toddler Fashion Brand
Best Junior Fashion Brand
Best Sustainable Baby Fashion Brand
Best Sustainable Toddler Fashion Brand
Best Sustainable Children’s Fashion Brand
Best Baby Sleepwear Brand
Best Toddler Sleepwear Brand
Best Children’s Sleepwear Brand
Best Baby Footwear Brand
Best Toddler Footwear Brand
Best Children’s Footwear Brand
Best Maternity Fashion Brand
Best Organic Baby Fashion Brand
Best Organic Toddler Fashion Brand
Best Organic Junior Fashion Brand
Best Children's Outdoor Clothing Range 2026 

Maternity

Best Maternity Product
Best Maternity Bra
Best Maternity Skincare Product
Best Innovative Maternity Product
Best Feeding Top
Best Pregnancy Pillow
Best Pregnancy Skincare/Range
Best Maternity Innovation 2026
Best Postnatal Product
Best Postnatal Skincare Product
Best 4th Trimester Innovative Product

Sustainability & Eco-Living

Best Circular / Pre-Loved Baby Product (e.g., rental, refurbish, extend-life model)
Best Plastic-Free Baby Product
Best Carbon-Conscious Brand
Best Refillable / Reusable Packaging Solution
Best Zero-Waste Feeding Product
Best Sustainable Gift for a New Parent
Best Biodegradable Toy or Accessory

Neurodiversity & Sensory-Friendly Parenting

Best Sensory-Friendly Toy
Best Sensory Support Product (e.g., weighted toys, chew necklaces, fidget)
Best Product Supporting Neurodiverse Learning
Best Calm-Down Aid / Emotional Regulation Product
Best Inclusive Play Product (for all learning styles)

Family Wellness & Mental Wellbeing

Best Product Supporting Postnatal Mental Wellness
Best Product for Parent Self-Care
Best Mindfulness/Wellbeing Product for Children
Best Sleep Support for Parents (not just baby)

Subscription & Convenience

Best Family Subscription Box
Best Food Subscription for Children
Best Replenish & Repeat Delivery Service (nappies, wipes, formula)

Special Awards

Best Family Brand 2026
Best Parenting Brand Of The Year 2026
Best Inclusive Brand 2026
Best Sustainable Baby Brand
Best Eco Brand 2026
Supermarket Of The Year 2026
Best Online Retailer Of The Year 2026
Best Independent Retailer Of The Year 2026
Best Family Retailer 2026
Best Toy Brand 2026
Best Family Travel Brand 2026
Best Antenatal Class 2026
Best Antenatal Education Course
Best Infant Sensory Class
Best Baby Class
Best Toddler Class
Best Music & Movement Class
Best Ethical Brand
Best Ethical Product
Best Social Impact Initiative 2026
Best Subscription Box Service
Best New Product to Market 2026
Best Grocery Product 2026
Best Innovative Idea 2026
Best Brand Supporting Parental Mental Wellbeing
BEST BUY PRODUCT OF THE YEAR AWARD 2026

Out and About

Best Family Friendly Restaurant 2026
Best Family Day out 2026
Best Family Friendly Accommodation 2026
Best Family Friendly Travel Destination 2026

Technology & Digital

Best Family App
Best Children’s App
Best Children’s Tablet
Best Children’s Camera
Best Kids Headphones
Best Technology Accessory
Best Digital Learning Platform
Best Screen-Free Entertainment Solution
Best Kid-Safe Tech Product
Best Parental Control / Family Safety App
Best Innovative Tech Product for Children