Finding Brands and Products Parents Can Trust
Choosing the best products for your baby means trusting in quality for safety and reliability.
We understand the importance of these values. And we’re proud that our commitment to creating high quality (and stylish) carriers has been recognized with numerous awards across Australia.
These awards are not just trophies—they’re a testament to the reliability and superior quality of our products, as judged by the people who matter most: parents like you.
Australia’s Best Baby Products
Several well-known awards help parents discover Australian baby products on the market. These awards are judged on various criteria, including quality, safety, and parent satisfaction, making them an essential resource for discerning families.
Here are some of the popular baby awards in Australia and how they pick their winners
- Bounty Baby Awards: Entirely parent-voted, the Bounty Baby Awards ask parents to evaluate products based on their own experiences, voting on categories such as quality, value for money, and innovation. This makes the awards highly reliable, as they reflect real-world usage.
Tula Winner: Mesh Explore (2024, SILVER – Best Baby Carrier)
- Tell Me Baby Awards: Known for transparency, the Tell Me Baby Awards are based on honest reviews from Australian parents. These awards are particularly valued for their authenticity, as only verified product users can contribute to the ratings.
To be eligible for a Tell Me Baby Award, the product must be listed on Tell Me Baby AND have a minimum of 20 reviews that have been left for that product on the site within the awards period.
Tula Winner: Free-to-Grow (2021, Best Baby Carrier)
- My Child Excellence Awards: Another trusted award, the My Child Excellence Awards, relies on feedback from parents to identify the best products across a variety of categories. This award is recognized for its thorough review process and the wide range of products it evaluates.
- Babylist Best: Babylist Best is as international award that highlights the top baby products each year. Products are chosen based on a combination of expert reviews, parent feedback, and overall market performance. The selection process is rigorous, ensuring that only the most reliable and innovative products are recognized.
Tula Winners:
Babylist Best Baby Products 2016 – Woven Wrap
Babylist Best Baby Products 2019 – Explore Carrier
- Babylist Fresh Find: This award celebrates new and innovative baby products that stand out for their creativity and practicality. Babylist selects these products based on expert evaluations and emerging trends, making it a great resource for parents looking for the latest and greatest in baby gear.
Tula Winner: Babylist Fresh Finds at JPMA 2018 – Oh Joy collection
- Best Baby and Toddler Gear by Mum: This UK-based award program is highly respected internationally, including in Australia. Products receive awards based on thorough testing by both expert panels and real parents. The Consumer Choice award is particularly noteworthy, as it reflects the preferences of everyday users.
- Cribsie Award Winner: The Cribsie Awards are a well-known American accolade that also carries weight in Australia. These awards are determined by both an expert panel and votes from parents, ensuring that the winners represent the best in baby products across various categories.
Tula Winners:
Cribsie Awards 2018 – Baby Tula (Best Baby Carrying Brand)
Cribsie Awards 2021 – Signature Carrier (Best Way to Wear Your Baby)
- Made for Mums Awards: With categories including Gold, Silver, and Editor’s Choice, the Made for Mums Awards are a UK-based honor recognized globally, including in Australia. The selection process involves rigorous testing by industry experts, as well as feedback from thousands of parents, making these awards a reliable indicator of product quality.
Tula Winners:
MadeforMums Awards 2019 – Half Buckle Carrier (GOLD & Editor’s Choice – Baby Carrier Under £130) / Free-to-Grow Carrier (SILVER – Baby Carrier Over £130)
MadeforMums Awards 2020 – Explore Carrier (SILVER – Baby carrier over £85)
MadeforMums Awards 2021 – Lite Carrier (BRONZE – Baby carrier under £100) / Explore Carrier (BRONZE – Baby carrier over £100)
MadeforMums Awards 2022 – Free-to-Grow Carrier (GOLD – Baby carrier over £100) / Linen Explore Carrier (SILVER – Baby carrier over £100) / Preschool Carrier (GOLD – Back, Shoulder, Hip & Hiking Carrier)
- Mother and Baby Awards: The Mother and Baby Awards are particularly respected for their focus on safety and usability. Products are judged by a panel of experts and parents.
- National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPA): NAPPA is one of the oldest and most respected awards in the parenting industry. Products are evaluated by both parents and experts based on a range of criteria, including quality, safety, and innovation. Winning a NAPPA award is a strong endorsement of a product’s reliability and excellence. Entries for this award do not need to be recent releases, but they must be available for purchase at the time of award designation.
Tula Winner: NAPPA Awards 2023 – Hemp Explore
How to Find the Best Baby Products
Each of these awards brings its own unique perspective and method of evaluation, but they all share a common goal: to help parents make informed decisions about the products they use for their babies.
These awards can give you insight into trending baby products and the safest baby products. When searching for baby gear, look for the award-winners and then read the reviews. While these awards are a great starting point, reviews will help guide you with more detailed information about style, fit, functionality and more.
When you choose an award-winning product, you're not just buying a brand name—you're investing in a product that has been vetted by both experts and other parents, so you can trust the quality, safety, and usability before you buy.
As part of that commitment, we also provide reviews from verified customers.
Why Tula:
- Safety and Comfort: Our carriers are designed with the utmost care to make sure that your baby is supported and comfortable, while also providing ergonomic support for both baby and parent.
- Innovative Design: The Beyond Mesh Explore Carrier is a testament to our commitment to innovation. With its breathable mesh fabric and adjustable design, it adapts to the growing needs of your baby, making it a versatile choice for parents. And that’s just ONE of our award-winning products!
- Trusted by Parents: Being recognized in parent-voted awards like the Bounty Baby Awards confirms that our products are trusted by those who use them daily.
Should You Trust These Awards?
Yes! These awards are a reliable guide for parents because they are based on real-world use and feedback from parents who have experienced these products firsthand. The voting and review processes ensure that only the best products rise to the top.
When you see a product like the Tula Mesh Carrier with a Bounty Baby Award, you can trust that it has been vetted by parents and experts who want the best for their children—just like you. In a sea of choices for baby products, these awards are meant to help parents in their decision-making process.
Explore Our Award-Winning Products
If you’re looking for the best baby carriers in Australia, look no further than Tula. Explore our award-winning carriers and discover why so many parents trust us to keep their little ones safe and comfortable. Learn more about Tula’s baby carriers and browse all the fun styles and prints that are #distinctlyyou.