The New York Baby Show Winners

The annual New York Baby Show took place on the weekend of May 19 and 20, attracting over 3,000 new and expectant families from the metropolitan area. Unbeknownst to the 100-plus vendors at the show, a special panel (see sidebar) perused the event for five outstanding products to award “Best In Show.” Here they are:

aden & anais

Most noted for their muslin swaddles, aden & anais has grown to include an expanded line of baby and child products that are stylish and luxurious yet practical and affordable. Their latest invention, The Serenity Star, is a true original: a feeding and sleep system that includes an electronic feeding diary, nightlight, sound machine, clock, and room temperature indicator, all pulled together within a beautiful and nursery-perfect white star.

adenandanais.com

Britax

As one judge put it, Britax was “the life of the party” at the New York Baby Show, keeping the energy and good vibes flowing both with regular contests and events throughout the weekend. Of course, it didn’t hurt that they have such a popular line of strollers and car seats. Of special interest to families with sibs: their new B-AGILE Double Stroller, the company’s first stroller to offer side-by-side seats.

britaxusa.com

Lazoo

Inspired by a popular series of Japanese children’s books, Lazoo offers a variety of colorful products marked by an emphasis on imagination and play, including videos, apps, activity books, and apparel. It’s amazing how their fun, engaging sensibility translates into everything from an app for drawing (“Squiggles”) to boys’ rompers.

lazoo.com

StrollAway by MetroTOTS

Almost every city family could use more living space. The StrollAway, a storage solution for bulky fold-up strollers, gives them just that by offering a convenient and easy way to hang strollers from door tops. Its durable steel hooking system, which is adjustable to any door size, works with most popular strollers—and it’s simple and easy to use.

metrotots.com

Ubbi

Diaper pails can be such dreaded company. Ubbi has changed that with steel containers that are stylish, colorful (eight shades to chose from), and lightweight—and that do a good job of keeping odors contained. They can be used with typical kitchen garbage bags, or, for the green-minded, an eco-friendly washable and reusable cloth liner is also available. Parents will appreciate how easy it is to use and to clean—and how easy it is on the eyes.

ubbiworld.com

Honorable Mention: The Windi

The booger-busters who relieved your baby’s runny nose with their NoseFrida snot-sucker are bringing their expertise to a whole new orifice. FridaBaby has now introduced The Windi, a disposable catheter that, when gently inserted into your baby’s rectum, works to relieve painful colic, constipation, and other gas-related issues. It works in seconds, so you can be sure to have your smiling baby back in no time.

fridababy.com

Meet The Judges

Liz Gumbinner: Publisher & Editor-in-Chief, Cool Mom Picks

Melissa Keswin: Senior Buyer for Kids, Gilt Groupe

Elena Mauer: Deputy Editor, The Bump

Eric Messinger: Editor, New York Family magazine

Mary Ann Zoellner and Alicia Ybarbo: Senior Producers, TODAY Show; Co-authors, Today’s Moms: Essentials for Surviving Baby’s First Year and Sh*tty Mom: The Parenting Guide For The Rest Of Us

For information on next year’s New York Baby Show, visit newyorkbabyshow.com

Rosetta Institute of Biomedical Research

<h1>Summer Science Camps for Tomorrow&rsquo;s Medical Professionals</h1> We offer a variety of workshops on molecular medicine for high-achieving high school and middle school students interested in pursuing careers in medicine or related fields, such as biomedical research, drug development, pharmacy, bioengineering, or nursing.&nbsp; Workshops are taught by PhD-level instructors with years of research and teaching experience. Camps are offered in summer and winter and there are online and in-person options available.&nbsp;&nbsp; Through engaging lectures and hands-on laboratory classes, students learn normal molecular and cellular biology, and then learn how these normal processes are disrupted or distorted during the development of disease. There is a heavy emphasis on experimental design, modern drug development, and the emergence of the era of personalized medicine. To conclude the workshop, students use what they have learned to create an original research project. More broadly, workshop attendees strengthen their academic skills, build their college portfolio, and explore potential career options while making friends from around the world and experiencing college dorm life in a safe environment. Our university-based workshops are held at Columbia University, Imperial College London, UC Berkeley, and UC San Diego, and both residential and commuter options are available.&nbsp; &nbsp;University-based workshops include Molecular Neuroscience, Molecular Biology of Cancer, Astrobiology, AI-Enhanced Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology of Aging, Neurological Bioinformatics, Molecular Immunology, Bioinformatics of Aging, and Bioinformatics of Cancer.&nbsp; Biomedical Research &ndash; a workshop focused on learning modern molecular biology laboratory techniques - is taught at our lab in the Bay Area, CA. Our online workshops include Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Medicinal Chemistry and Medical Bioinformatics.&nbsp; Intro to Cellular and Molecular Medicine is our entry-level workshop that is only two hours/day.&nbsp; Students in the Medicinal Chemistry and Medical Bioinformatics workshops learn how to use online tools to analyze biochemical data.

Camp Huntington

A co-ed, residential program for children and young adults with special learning and developmental needs.&nbsp; Our summer camp and weekend camp programs are designed to maximize a child&rsquo;s potential, locate and develop strengths and hidden abilities. Your child will enjoy the fun-filled days of summer camp while learning practical social and life skills. We offer a unique program approach of adaptive therapeutic recreation, which combines key elements that encourage progress: structured programming, nurturing care, a positive setting, and academic instruction to meet IEP goals. Our campus is located in the beautiful hamlet of High Falls, New York within the Catskill Mountain region.

Artistree Performing Arts

Join us for the most incredible summer of musical theater at CAMP ARTISTREE!&nbsp; If your child loves performing, then Artistree is the place to be.&nbsp; Each day combines the essential components of putting on a show--acting, singing and dancing--with the fun of a traditional camp atmosphere like games, crafts and time outdoors.&nbsp; It's a camp experience like no other!&nbsp; Preschool Camp runs the weeks of June 14th (Descendants) and 21st (Frozen).&nbsp;&nbsp; We then begin our Summer Show Intensives for both Kids, Grades K-4 (Willy Wonka:&nbsp; July 6-23 and Jungle Book:&nbsp; July 26-August 13) and Tweens/Teens, Grades 5th-10th (Shrek:&nbsp; July 6-23 and Into the Woods:&nbsp; July 26-August 13).&nbsp; Teens and Young Adults have their own show (Rock of Ages--July 6-August 5) which rehearses in the evenings and is performed at Harbor Island Park in conjunction with the Village of Mamaroneck.&nbsp;&nbsp; We end the summer with week-long theater intensives the weeks of August 16, 23 and 30.&nbsp; Mention Westchester Family and get $50 off any camp program!&nbsp; Enroll now at artistreearts.com.&nbsp; We can't wait to spend the summer with you at Camp Artistree!