2025 Mum Central Award Winners – Lifestyle, Home & Toys

GOLD AWARD

Skip Hop Montessori Discoverosity Deluxe Activity Gym

Price: $269.00
Shop:  skiphop.au

The Discoverosity Play Gym is a beautifully crafted developmental essential, created in collaboration with Montessori experts to promote curiosity, self-discovery, and early learning. Designed with sustainably-sourced wooden arches and a soft, plush playmat, it includes five nature-inspired toys featuring high-contrast patterns, crinkle sounds, a baby mirror, and more to stimulate sensory development.

This gym encourages self-directed play, helping to build important early skills like vision, concentration, and fine motor control. It also comes with six milestone-driven parent cards, offering guidance to support your baby’s progress and make each play session meaningful.

Perfect for babies from birth, the Discoverosity Play Gym creates a calming yet engaging environment that grows with your child. Thoughtfully designed, eco-friendly, and developmentally rich, it’s an ideal addition to any nursery, offering safe, interactive play that supports healthy growth every step of the way.

BRONZE AWARD

Early Learning Centre Black & White Look at Me Mirror

Price: $39.99
Shop:  edresources.com.au

The Black & White Toys range from Early Learning Centre is designed to support early visual development with bold, high-contrast graphics that captivate and stimulate your baby’s growing eyesight. The standout Look At Me Mirror encourages babies to focus on faces and shapes, enhancing visual tracking and sensory engagement. Perfect for newborns and infants, these toys support cognitive, sensory, and emotional development. Ideal for tummy time or independent play, they’re a must-have for early learning.

GOLD AWARD

Skip Hop Montessori Discoverosity  3-in-1 Sensory Table

Price: $229.00
Shop:  skiphop.com.au

The Skip Hop 24-Piece Sensory Table is a versatile, expertly designed play station developed with a sensory play specialist to support creativity, learning, and development in toddlers. Start with floor play using the included tongs, rollers, scoops, and more, then transition to table play (24m+) by adding the removable legs. Fill the bins with sand, water, pasta, or clay to spark hands-on exploration.

With over 30 developmental activities, this set encourages fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, sensory engagement, and pretend play. The kit includes 2 removable bins, 2 lids, a play track, and 13 nature-inspired tools, all neatly contained for easy setup and storage. An activity guide offers ideas for hours of play that grow with your child.

Coordinating with the Skip Hop Discoverosity Collection, this multi-functional table is the perfect hub for open-ended play and early learning from 18 months and up.

BRONZE AWARD

CONNETIX 50 Piece Pastel Transport Pack

Price: $119.00
Shop:  connetixtiles.com

The Pastel Transport Pack by Connetix is perfect for vehicle-loving kids, featuring a reversible transport base, two motion bases with real rubber wheels, and magnetic tiles in eight pastel colours. Children can explore magnetism, shapes, and colour, while building trucks, trains, and aircrafts. The signature bevel design adds durability and beautiful light refractions. It encourages STEAM learning, supports engineering concepts like stability and symmetry, and inspires both independent and collaborative play for endless creative fun.

GOLD AWARD

The Best Backyard Kingston Elevated Cubby House

Price: $2,799.00
Shop:  thebestbackyard.com.au

The Kingston Elevated Cubby House is the ultimate backyard adventure zone, designed to inspire imaginative play, active fun, and outdoor exploration. Made from durable quality timber, this elevated cubby includes a spacious playhouse, a thrilling 2.2m slide, and a shaded area underneath perfect for creative games or quiet moments. For even more excitement, it features a climbing wall, monkey bars, and multiple swings, offering endless opportunities for physical play and social interaction.

Crafted with a focus on safety and style, parents will appreciate its sturdy construction and aesthetically pleasing design that complements any backyard. The Kingston Cubby is more than just a playhouse—it’s a long-term investment in your child’s imagination, development, and fun.

Loved by Aussie families, it delivers everything you need to create magical childhood memories right at home. The Kingston Elevated Cubby House brings joy, movement, and creativity to every backyard adventure.

BRONZE AWARD

Green Toys Sand Play Set

Price: $38.95
Shop: ecotoys.com.au

The Green Toys Sand Play Set is perfect for eco-friendly outdoor fun! Made from recycled materials, it helps reduce fossil fuel use and CO2 emissions, making it a smart choice for planet-loving families. Ideal for kids 18 months and up, this set encourages creativity, imaginative play, and sustainability. It includes a bucket, shovel, rake, and sandcastle mold—everything your little one needs for beach adventures or backyard fun. It’s Good Green Fun™ at its best!

GOLD AWARD

Eco Kids Mattress

Price: $699.00
Shop:  ecokids.net.au

The Eco Kids Mattress is thoughtfully designed to provide healthy, restful sleep for growing bodies. Made with eco-friendly, non-toxic materials, it offers a firm yet comfortable feel that supports spinal alignment and development. The breathable, hypoallergenic cover helps regulate temperature, creating a fresh, clean sleep environment.

Crafted with certified low-tox materials and no harmful chemicals, its hybrid design combines durable pocket springs with high-quality foam for optimal support and longevity. It’s the perfect investment for your child’s long-term sleep health.

Built specifically for kids and backed by a 10-year warranty, the Eco Kids Mattress offers lasting comfort and peace of mind for parents. Plus, with fast, free Australia-wide delivery, better sleep for your little one is just a click away.

Supportive, safe, and built to grow with your child, this mattress is the ultimate choice for eco-conscious families who won’t compromise on quality.

BRONZE AWARD

Naptime 2.0 Mattress

Price: From $499.00
Shop: naptime.com.au

The Naptime 2.0 Mattress by Naptime is a mum-approved favourite, offering exceptional comfort, support, and value. Featuring a 5-zone pocket spring system, it delivers targeted support to reduce aches and minimise partner disturbance. The gel-infused memory foam keeps you cool overnight, while the soft-knit cover enhances breathability. With a medium-firm feel, it promotes spinal alignment for rejuvenating sleep. It arrives vacuum-sealed for easy setup and is backed by a 10-year warranty for long-term peace of mind.

GOLD AWARD

Maxi-Cosi® Connected Bundle

Price: $249.00
Shop:  maxi-cosi.com.au

The Maxi-Cosi Connected Home Bundle is a smart, sensory-driven system designed to bring peace of mind, comfort, and safety into your nursery. Controlled via a single easy-to-use app, this innovative bundle includes the Glow Cot Light, See Baby Monitor, and Soothe Light & Sound, all working together to create a secure and calming space for your little one.

The See Baby Monitor features real-time HD video streaming, temperature and humidity alerts, and motion detection, so you can stay connected no matter where you are. The Glow Cot Light offers gentle, customisable lighting for peaceful check-ins, and the Soothe Light & Sound provides adjustable sleep routines with soothing lights and sounds tailored to your baby’s needs.

Designed with smart technology, convenience, and safety in mind, the Connected Home Bundle gives parents full control of their nursery environment—ensuring a nurturing space for baby to sleep, grow, and thrive.

BRONZE AWARD

BabyDan Flexi Fit Safety Gate

Price: $139.95
Shop: danishbydesign.com.au

The BabyDan FlexiFit Wall-Mounted Safety Gate offers a secure and versatile solution for keeping little ones safe around staircases, doorways, and tricky areas. With flexible wall fittings and swivel brackets, it can be mounted inside or outside openings and even at oblique angles. The release fitting allows for quick removal when needed, making it ideal for everyday use and entertaining. Easy to install and measuring 69.5 cm high, it’s a must-have for home safety.

GOLD AWARD

tooshies Nappies

Price: $26.00
Shop:  tooshies.com.au

tooshies nappies are the ultimate choice for eco-conscious parents who won’t compromise on performance, comfort, or care. Crafted with organic bamboo and a 100% plant-based backsheet, these nappies are breathable, hypoallergenic, and perfect for sensitive skin. The biodegradable bamboo core is not only ultra-soft and absorbent but also naturally insulating and antimicrobial, helping to soothe and protect delicate tooshies.

Designed for day and night use, tooshies nappies deliver trusted 12-hour leak-proof protection, ensuring your little one stays dry, comfortable, and irritation-free. With a flexible, soft fit, they move with your baby through every wriggle and crawl.

Free from fragrances, lotions, phthalates, and parabens, they are hypoallergenic, vegan, and sustainably made—good for your baby and the planet. Available in five sizes, from Newborn to Walker, tooshies nappies are a trusted, gentle, and eco-friendly choice for modern parenting.

BRONZE AWARD

Mapley Personalised Silicone Bento Box

Price:  $45.00
Shop:  mapley.com.au

Mapley offers practical, eco-friendly products designed to reduce waste and support sustainable living. Their Personalised Silicone Bento Box is a durable, BPA-free, smashproof alternative to plastic lunchboxes. With multiple compartments for balanced meals and reduced food waste, it’s perfect for school, work, or on-the-go. Designed for both kids and adults, the personalisation option adds a special touch. Built to last, this lunchbox is a smart, stylish way to support the planet—one meal at a time.

GOLD AWARD

Rhythm First Aid Family First Aid Kit

Price: $177.00
Shop:  rhythmfirstaid.com.au

Bumps, scrapes, and little mishaps are part of family life, and the Family First Aid Kit has you covered with everything you need to care for your little adventurers. Created by health professionals, this kit is packed with 123 hospital-grade items to help monitor temperatures, treat minor injuries, and manage unexpected accidents at home.

Responding to parents asking what to include and where to buy a trusted kit, this all-in-one solution is both practical and beautifully designed. Unlike bulky plastic kits, this one is crafted from sustainable Australian pine, making each box unique, and stylish enough to display proudly, no more hiding it under the sink.

Finished with a leather handle, it can also be personalised, making it a thoughtful gift for new parents. Trusted by Aussie families and expert-approved, the Family First Aid Kit is an essential for every household that combines safety, style, and peace of mind.

BRONZE AWARD

Harlow & Co (Kids) French Linen Baby Lounger

Price: $249.00
Shop: harlowandco.com.au

The French Linen Baby Lounger is a parent-approved, portable essential—perfect for tummy-time, relaxation, and play. Made from soft Tencel mesh GOTS fabric with 3D technology for maximum airflow, it’s lightweight, breathable, anti-bacterial, hypoallergenic, and machine-washable. Designed with a raised padded end for tummy-time support and a flat surface for play or rest, it’s an ideal hands-free solution for parents. Easily moved room-to-room, this lounger offers comfort and versatility for your little one.