The 2024 Parents Kids' Sleep Awards
Looking for a way to get a better night's sleep? These 31 products will help the whole family catch some zzz's.
Photo by Dera Burreson / Illustrations by Tyrel Stendahl
Between night feedings, teething, potty training, and stuffy noses, it’s a wonder parents get any sleep at all! If raising kids has you running on fumes, you’re certainly not alone. Thankfully, there's a vast selection of products designed specifically to help children—and their worn-out parents—get some rest.
From cozy bassinets and swaddles to comfy toddler beds and handy sound machines, there’s a product for just about every stage of parenthood. To help save you some time (and sanity), our team of expert judges has narrowed down the best ones!
All of our 2024 Kids’ Sleep Awards winners are safe, dependable, innovative, and, most importantly, effective in helping your family sleep more soundly.
Winners: Best Baby Sleep Products
Best Mini Crib Mattress: Newton Baby Mini Crib Mattress
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Known for their top-rated mattresses, the Newton mini crib mattress is just as impressive as their full-size options. The ultra-breathable technology and airy construction reduces the risk of suffocation and overheating, ensuring your little one sleeps comfortably and safely in a mini crib. It also features a removable cover, for easy cleaning.
Price: $199.99
Best Crib Mattress: Delta Children Ionic Breathe Crib and Toddler Mattress with Cloud Core
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Delta Children’s Ionic Breathe crib and toddler mattress offers a hypoallergenic, mildew-resistant, and non-toxic option featuring their breathable Cloud Core technology. It features two sides to accommodate growing babies: a firm infant side and a toddler side with an additional comfort layer. With maximum airflow, a waterproof barrier, and a removable, machine-washable mattress cover, this one checks all the boxes!
Price: $399.99
Best All-In-One Travel Crib: Joovy Premium Room All-in-One Playard Nursery Center Changing Table Bassinet
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Featuring a removable bassinet, flip-away changing table, and oversized storage pocket, the Joovy Room playard packs an entire nursery into a conveniently compact and portable design. It sports two wheels, allowing you to move it around your home (without scratching hardwood floors), and includes a zippered travel bag for on-the-go. It also comes in four fun and stylish colors, perfect for any room.
Price: $169.99
Best Eco-friendly Travel Crib: UPPAbaby Remi
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The compact and lightweight UPPAbaby Remi is an all-in-one bassinet, travel crib, and portable playard for newborns and toddlers up to 20 pounds. Setting it up takes mere minutes and allows your baby to sleep and play on a mattress fitted with a breathable, organic cotton mattress cover. The zip-open panel gives your little one a clear view of the world around them (and easy access for you!), and the attachable canopy provides much-needed sun and bug protection outdoors. As an added bonus, it is GREENGUARD Gold Certified, so you can rest easy knowing your little one is sleeping (and playing) in a safe and comfortable environment.
Price: $299.99
Best Bassinet: BabyBjörn Baby Cradle
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Sleek, stylish, and cozy, the BabyBjörn Baby Cradle is designed for quiet and gentle rocking that will soothe any newborn to sleep. It stands sturdy with anti-slip feet, and the breezy mesh fabric keeps your baby cool and comfy. The product is OEKO-TEX-certified, meaning it’s free of chemicals and other toxins and safe for the tiniest, most delicate humans.
Price: $349.99
Best Zip-Up Swaddle: Happiest Baby Sleepea Swaddle
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The pediatrician-designed Sleepea swaddle is made from 100% organic cotton and features extra-quiet velcro, mesh openings to reduce the risk of overheating, and a two-way zipper that opens from the top or bottom. The swaddle hugs your baby closely, mimicking the feel of the womb and keeping even mini escape artists securely wrapped. And, as your baby grows, the arm openings unsnap, making it a great transitional swaddle when needed.
Price: $29.95
Best Wrap-around Swaddle: The Ollie World The Ollie
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The Ollie isn’t your typical swaddle: it’s designed to enhance your little one’s neuro-development and ease their transition to the outside world. The flexible fabric allows your baby to move and stretch freely while still feeling as snug as they were in the womb, and it can be used with both arms secured, one arm out, or both arms out.
Price: $59
Best Sleep Sack: Kyte Baby Sleep Bag 1.0
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Accurately described as “buttery soft and breathable,” the Kyte Baby Sleep Bag 1.0 is made from bamboo fabric and is ideal for keeping your slumbering baby warm and cozy. The J-shaped zipper makes diaper changes easy. The fabric helps to keep baby warm while regulating temperature, and there's a rainbow of colors and modern prints to choose from.
Price: $57.99
Best Baby Monitor: Nanit Pro Camera
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Track your baby’s milestones, sleep patterns, growth, and so much more with the innovative Nanit Pro Camera and app. The “stress-less” features include full video history, split-screen capability for multiple kids, temperature and humidity tracking, standing detection, and milestone captures (such as rolling over). Nanit’s sensor-free, wearable technology also allows you to track breathing in real-time, so worrying is a thing of the past!
Price: starts at $249.99
Best Nightlight for Babies: VAVA Baby Night Light
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The VAVA Baby night light is made from 100% toy-grade materials and is velvety smooth to the touch. Choose from eight colors to give your baby’s room a calming, snooze-inducing glow for up to 100 hours before recharging. You can also dim the light, putting you in control.
Price: $23.99
Best Lotion: CereVe Baby Moisturizing Cream
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Keep your baby’s skin extra soft and kissable with the help of CereVe Baby moisturizing cream. This pediatric dermatologist-approved cream is ultra-hydrating, non-greasy, and fast-absorbing. It’s been accepted by the National Eczema Association, making it suitable for even the most sensitive skin. It's also free of fragrance, paraben, dye and phthalates.
Price: $10.99
Best Overnight Diapers: Coterie The Diaper
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Struggling with nighttime diaper leaks? The Diaper from Coterie gives your little one 12-hours of protection and can absorb up to 70 percent more liquid than its competitors. These hypoallergenic and dermatologist-tested diapers are free of 200+ chemicals and are ultra-soft on your baby’s skin. And fewer leaks means better sleep, which is a win-win for the whole family.
Price: varies
Winners: Best Toddler Sleep Products
Best Toddler Bed: Delta Children Logan Wood Toddler Bed
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The transition to a toddler bed is a big milestone! Make it easy with Delta Children’s stylishly safe Logan wood toddler bed. The two attached guardrails and low height make it simple for little ones to get in and out, and the bed frame features a modern-looking wood finish. It is also GREENGUARD Gold Certified, meaning it meets or exceeds current chemical emissions standards.
Price: $99.99
Best Toddler Travel Bed: Hiccapop Inflatable Toddler Travel Bed with Safety Bumpers
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Portable and lightweight, the Hiccapop inflatable toddler travel bed includes a removable mattress and bumpers on all four sides to keep active sleepers comfy and secure. It includes a convenient turbo pump, making nap or bedtime ready in seconds no matter where you are.
Price: $99.99
Best Nap Mat: Urban Infant Bulkie™ Super Sleepover Kids Mat
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Whether it’s for daycare, preschool, or family movie night, Urban Infant’s Bulkie™ toddler nap mat features a cozy and quilted inner blanket lining made of 100% cotton flannel. The attached pillow can be flipped up or down depending on your child’s height, and the whole mat folds up into a backpack for easy travel. (Arguably the coolest feature!)
Price: $54.95
Best Nightlight for Toddlers: Nanit Sound + Light
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If you don’t think you need a smart nightlight, the Nanit Sound + Light might just change your mind. The Nanit app offers seamless control of the device and offers a large library of soothing white noise and nature sounds, lullabies, and wake-up songs. It also includes a cry detection feature, allowing you to get to your little one stat!
Price: $99.99
Best Toddler Pillow: Dreamland Baby Dream Toddler Pillow with Bamboo Pillowcase
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The Dream toddler pillow is the ultimate snuggle companion for sleepy toddlers. Its medium-firm surface ensures your little one’s neck and spine are supported and properly aligned. It includes an ultra-soft bamboo pillowcase. Bonus: it's made from 100% cotton and is hypoallergenic.
Price: $29
Best Bed Rail: Hiccapop Inflatable Bed Rail
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The Hiccapop inflatable bed rail is proof that effective bed rails don’t need to be big or bulky! This round, non-slip silicone bumper goes underneath the fitted sheet of any size bed to keep your toddler safe and secure at nap or bedtime. It's also compact and convenient for traveling.
Price: $64.99
Best Overnight Training Underwear: Goodnites Nighttime Underwear
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Potty training certainly comes with its challenges, but Goodnites nighttime underwear can help relieve the stress of overnight accidents. They’re specifically designed for nighttime protection and come in fun character designs any budding big kid will love.
Price: varies
Winners: Best Big Kid Sleep Products
Best Twin Mattress: Wood BB Kids Mattress
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Let’s be honest: big kids are messy. (And that’s okay!) The Wood BB kids mattress keeps this in mind with its Nano Stain Terminator finish, helping to protect against spills and accidents. The gel swirl memory foam is infused with a comfortable cooling gel and airflow technology to keep your kiddos cool, comfy, and well-rested.
Price: $265
Best Pillow: Nest Designs Twin Poplin Pillow
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With a plushy, plant-based filling inside organic cotton fabric, the Nest Designs’ twin Poplin pillow is a dreamy option for growing big kids. It’s hypoallergenic, breathable, machine washable, and the perfect balance of firmness and softness.
Price: $54
Best Rise-to-Wake Clock: Loftie Clock
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For kids who need a little help waking up in the morning, the Loftie clock is a simple yet innovative solution. The two-phase alarm system includes a gentle wake-up phase, followed by a louder alarm to get them moving. It also includes over 100 sleep sounds, a Bluetooth speaker, a gentle night light, and customizable alarms.
Price: $149.99
Best Sleep Mask: Dream Essentials Hush Children's Sleep Mask
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If your big kid enjoys a good night’s sleep as much as you do, the Dream Essentials Hush children’s sleep mask is a bedtime must-have. The adjustable velcro band creates the perfect fit, and the cushioned black-out fabric rests over the eyes without adding too much pressure.
Price: $18.99
Best Stuffed Animal: Hugimals Quinn the Koala
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This loveable stuffy creates a “hug you back” effect thanks to its soft, weighted design. Sitting 11" tall and weighing approximately four and a half pounds, snuggling up with Hugimals Quinn the Koala can help ease anxiety, keeping your big kid calm and relaxed at bedtime, in the car, or wherever a little extra comfort is needed.
Price: $64
Best Projector: Cloud.b Tranquil Turtle™ Rechargeable
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Any kid will love sleeping under a calming, underwater oasis with the adorable Cloud.b Tranquil Turtle. The turtle’s plush body makes it a good daytime cuddle buddy, and its light-up shell makes it the perfect bedtime companion. The underwater light effect gives off all of the tranquil beach vibes—just without the sand. Oh, and this cute, musical turtle is rechargeable, ensuring the fun never ends.
Price: $69.99
Winners: Best Sleep Products for the Family
Best Humidifier: Frida 3-in-1 Humidifier XL + Diffuser + Nightlight
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No one likes sleeping with a dry or stuffy nose, and that’s where the Frida 3-in-1 Humidifier XL + Diffuser + Nightlight comes in handy. The extra-large tank keeps cool mist flowing for up to 60 hours and works well in larger rooms if needed. With the diffuser, you can add essential oils or BreatheFrida Vapor Drops. And the nightlight has three glow levels. Every nose in the family is guaranteed to stay happy and hydrated!
Price: $79.99
Best Air Purifier: Coway Airmega 100
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Beat allergens and other pesky air contaminants with the powerful Coway Airmega 100. It helps get rid of all the usual culprits, such as pet hair, dust, mold, viruses, smoke, and more. It includes a convenient filter-change indicator, sleep mode, and a night light. And it’s speedy, too—cleaning spaces over 800 sq. ft. in just 60 minutes.
Price: $129.99
Best Sound Machine: Hatch Rest + 2nd Generation
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Offering white noise, wind, rain, and lullabies, the Hatch Rest + 2nd Generation is a sleep noise haven. It includes a soft-glowing nightlight that can be controlled from anywhere using your phone. The light and sound combo is a nice touch—not to mention parent-friendly—and it can help your kids learn when it’s time to rise, preferably after the sun.
Price: $59.99
Best Portable Sound Machine: Hatch Rest Go
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A portable sound machine that fits in the palm of your hand is a total travel must-have, especially for babies who tend to sleep on the go. This handy option includes 10 sleep sounds and conveniently clips onto a stroller, diaper bag, purse, car seat—anything, really. There’s no app, Bluetooth, or WiFi required. It’s just you, the rechargeable Hatch Rest Go, and your kids against the (noisy) world.
Price: $39.99
Best Body Pillow: Eli & Elm Memory Foam Pregnancy Body Pillow
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You may never want to leave your bed (or couch) again after resting on the Eli & Elm body pillow. The L-shaped design supports your head, back, hips, knees, and baby bump, and includes a full-size pillow. And it’s not just for sleeping! This versatile pillow can be used for relaxing, reading, nursing, or any activity that could use a little extra support.
Price: $144.99
Best Blackout Drapes: Sleepout Portable Blackout Curtain 2.0
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Don’t just dim the sunlight, block it out completely with the Sleepout Portable Blackout Curtain 2.0! Made with unique 100% blackout fabric, this curtain does more than just block out light, it also insulates against heat and noise, creating the perfect sleep environment. Bonus: It installs on any window in just seconds. Just pop on the included clips, attach the curtains, and dim any room in seconds. No tools required.
Price: $149
How We Chose Our Winners
Every year, the Parents team makes it their mission to find the best sleep products on the market: for babies, toddlers, big kids, and their parents and caregivers (who probably need sleep more than most). After receiving more than 125 nominations and submissions, our team narrowed the final cut down to 31winners, with each product being voted on based on a variety of factors, including comfort, safety, effectiveness, and reliability.
By the Numbers
More than 125 products were submitted and/or nominated. These products were then reviewed by our editors.
Once the list was narrowed down, dozens of entries were vetted by our judging panel, which included doctors, sleep experts, and (yes!) parents.
The products were then ranked in their respective categories.
31 winners were chosen.
How Our Winners Made the Cut
Met Rigorous Safety Standards. Each product needed to pass strict safety measures that aligned with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) safe sleep guidelines.
Expert-Approved. All of our winners were carefully vetted by one of our judges or certified sleep experts.
No Breaking the Bank. We aimed for the most reasonable prices without sacrificing quality and safety.
In Your Corner. As a parent, you need products that support your sleep journey every step of the way, and we aimed to find winners that would have your back.
About Our Judges
Mona Amin, DO, is a pediatrician, mom, and creator of The New Mom’s Survival Guide. She works in private practice and, through her brand Pedsdoctalk, her goal is to provide relatable and easy-to-digest education for the modern parent regarding the health and wellness of their child.
Angela Holliday-Bell, MD, CCSH, is a pediatrician and clinical sleep health specialist who completed her three-year pediatric residency at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. She is the founder and CEO of The Solution is Sleep. She also wrote a book titled Sleeping on the Job: Proven Strategies to Optimize Your Workplace Performance and Personal Wellbeing Through Better Sleep.
Lola Sánchez Liste is a mother of two and the founder of Rockin’Blinks. She is also an infant and child sleep consultant, certified by the Family Sleep Institute. Over the past eight years she has helped hundreds of families to understand their children's sleep needs and how to establish healthy sleep habits, and through her brand, Rockin'Blinks, she advocates for children's sleep quality and makes sleep information more accessible for all.
Kimberly Zapata is the editor of Special Projects and Innovations at Parents. Her parenting, health, and wellness work has been published on numerous websites, including Health, Healthline, Parade, Washington Post, Huffington Post, Oprah, The Mighty, Mic, and Vice. She is also the founder of Greater Than: Illness, an organization dedicated to empowering teens and young adults struggling with mental illness, and a mother of two.
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