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The Best Products For Baby - As Chosen By New Zealand Parents

When you need to leave the house with the children it pays to have the safest and most user-friendly products and services.

■  Best baby sling/carrier The Baby Björn Spirit carrier takes the gold, being easy to wear and providing good support for baby. Arms and legs are correctly positioned and the sling can be used for babies up to 10kg (about one year).
Silver Award: Ergo Baby Carrier

■  Best baby/toddler car seat  The Safe-n-Sound Meridian AHR comes in tops with its tilt-and-adjust design that can be used from birth to four years.
Silver Award: Evenfo Symphony 

■  Best children's sunscreen  Cancer Society Ultra Children's Sunscreen wins with its revamped SPF30 cream that is low irritant and fragrance free.
Silver Award: Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Sunblock

■  Best family-friendly vehicle  The Mazda 6 comes in first, reflecting comfort, reliability and safety for the whole family, go to www.mazda.co.nz.
Silver Award: Toyota Highlander

■  Best pushchair/pram (single)  The Mountain Buggy Swift is favourite, as parents continue their love affair with the Kiwi brand. The Swift's lightweight and compact design has proved a hit, go to www.shop.mountainbuggy.com.
Silver Award: Phil & Teds Dash

■  Best family-friendly airline  Air New Zealand takes top place with kid-friendly policies to make short and long-haul flights an easy run for parents. Go to www.airnewzealand.co.nz.
Silver Award: Emirates

■  Best junior/booster seat  The Safe-n-Sound Explorer Convertible Booster Seat takes the gold, with a range of features designed for  comfort and security.   
Silver Award: Phil & Teds Tott XT 

■  Best pushchair/pram (double)  Fully adjustable, Phil & Teds Vibe inline buggy comes in first, sporting a lightweight, slimline design. Go to  www.shop.philandteds.com.
Silver Award: Mountain Buggy Duo Urban

■  Best childcare provider  Home-based care provider PORSE wins the hearts of parents, offering warm and consistent care. For more information go to www.porse.co.nz.
Silver award: ABC Learning Centre