The Product of the Year Awards recognises and rewards innovative designs that successfully encompass safe, innovative and user friendly products for under 5's and there parents.

Winners receive significant exposure on Health Visitor Direct's website Product of the Year page. There will also be a website review of all award winners.

In addition the winners can use our product of the year logo on their products, literature and press releases.

All entrants that meet our clinical standards and ethical requirements will have a product review on our website.

 The main focus of the Product of the Year 2010 awards is to reward inventive products that utilise:

Design: How does the design blend function and form? What is the design inspiration? What stands out about the design? What materials are used? Does it have sustainability features? Is it designed for longevity? Is it value for money?

Innovation: How does the product break new ground? What stands out about the materials used or the manufacturing process? Does it stand out from similar products in the market?

Practicality: Is the product easy to use? Is it useful, helpful and practical?

Categories
Car Seats-Including From Birth,From 9 kgs (9 months),From 15 kgs (3 ½ years), Accessories

Pushchairs -Including Lightweight,Travel Systems,3 Wheelers,Twin,Accessories

Baby Travel - Including Baby Carriers,Travel Cots,Sun Protection,Family Days Out and Holidays

Child Safety - Baby Monitors,Safety Gates,Home Safety,Harnesses & Reins

Bath Time - Including Baby Bath,Potty Training,Baby Skincare,Baby Towels,Bath Mats and Thermometers

Baby Feeding - Including Breastfeeding,Baby Bottles, Sterilising, Weaning, Highchairs

Baby Changing - Including Changing Accessories,Changing Bags, Changing Mats,Nappies

Toys

Baby Swimming

Clothing Babies & Children

Books, CDs & DVDs - Pregnancy & Birth and Parenting and books for Children

The cost to enter is £400 inclusive this price includes an endorsement of your product by Health Visitor Direct which will allow a banner on your product packaging and marketing materials and additionally an advertisement/promotion on the website for a year.

* Following form submission Health Visitor Direct will contact you to discuss the review of your product, payment options will be discussed following .Closing date for submissions 1st December 2010