Christmas is for Parents, Too: Top 10 Products for Parents

There’s a song that says, “Christmas is for children.” But with a growing array of new parenting products, this Christmas is for mom and dad, too.

“Parenting has never been easy, but this year we have seen tremendous innovation in products aimed at helping parents do their job more simply and safely,” says Sharon Vinderine, president of PTPA Media. Co-ordinating a network of more than 20,000 parent volunteers, PTPA tests and reviews new products from more than 500 companies.

PTPA’s unbiased parent testers rate products based on innovation, quality and value for money. No manufacturer can buy their way onto PTPA’s Winners lists.

Based on the experiences of parent testers across North America, here is PTPA’s exclusive list of the Top 10 Products for Parents this Christmas.

Picture Keeper: An innovative way to preserve precious family photos. The Picture Keeper from IT Products is a USB “key” that automatically copies all photos on your hard drive. Every time you insert it into your computer’s USB port, it copies all photos that are new or have changed since the previous back-up. Choose from models that hold between 4,000 and 16,000 photos.

Eye-Fi Share Video card: This wireless SD card lets users upload their photos and videos directly to their computer without cables. (You do need a wireless router.) Easy and convenient, Eye-Fi will also upload images to YouTube, Facebook or your favorite photo-sharing websites.

Babbaco Car-Seat Cover: For walks, nap time or shelter from the sun, parents find Babbaco’s covers offer security for every season. These cute designer covers fit right over baby and his/her car seat, keeping them dry, snug and safe.

KidzMed Thermo Focus 5-in-1 Non-Contact Thermometer: This no-fuss, state-of-the-art thermometer takes a child’s temperature without touching their skin. Simply hold it near the child’s forehead and press a button for an accurate temperature reading in under a second. Can also be used to gauge the temperature of baby’s room, bath, food or formula.

Pacifier B Gone: A step-by-step, doctor-approved system for weaning your child off the pacifier in just seven days. Includes a “Now I’m Big” picture book that explains why the pacifier is going away, a calendar and chart on which toddlers can chart their progress, and a cuddly plush duck to take the pacifier’s place.

Shark Steam Pocket Mop: This lightweight mop from Shark uses the power of steam to clean and sanitize hardwood, carpet and tile floors - without the fuss or expense of chemicals. Fast, easy and efficient.

Crane “Adorable Animals” Cool Mist Humidifier: Keep children healthier all winter long with these compact, no-filter humidifiers. In colourful animal shapes to match every room: dog, cat, frog, leopard, penguin, and more.

Parrot Minikit Chic: This ultra-slim portable speakerphone is a high-quality hands-free device that lets you drive in safety while talking on your cellphone. Also great for home or office. Unlike most devices, it synchronizes automatically with your cell and accepts voice commands right away.

HealthPro Plus Air Purifier: Designed for allergy and asthma sufferers, IQAir’s HealthPro Plus uses four advanced filtration technologies to remove particulate and molecular air pollutants. Captures 99.5% of viruses, bacteria, pet allergens, mold spores, dust and pollen.

Netgear Wireless-N 300 Router: Besides high-quality wireless performance for home networks, this router incorporates Live Parental Controls that monitor children’s Internet use and can block inappropriate content or applications. Unlike competing services, this complete solution requires no monthly fees.

“A lot of consumers aren’t aware of all the new ideas and technologies that are taking more and more of the pains out of parenting,” says Vinderine. “The competition in this market is intense, and consumers are the winners.”

For more details on these and other PTPA award-winning products, visit www.PTPAMedia.com.

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