APMA Seal of Acceptance
Recorded for pediped Originals® (2006), Flex® (2007), and Grip 'n' Go™ (2010).
Awards & Recognition
Our story of recognition
Little Feet. Big Recognition.
From footwear design awards to recommendations in parenting publications, explore the milestones and mentions that have been part of the pediped® story through the years.
✦ Recognized since 2005✧ Footwear design & innovation♡ Trusted by families
Highlights from our history
Notable milestones
Selected recognitions from our historical archive.
Children’s Footwear Brand of the Year
Footwear Industry Awards.
Mom's Choice Awards
Gold Honoree, Children's Footwear.
In the spotlight
Recent recognition & features
Articles and mentions from recent years.
20263 entries
- Parents · Updated September 2026Best Casual: pediped Grip 'n' Go™ Dani — The Best Baby Shoes to Take Those Precious First Steps With ConfidenceRead more
- New York Magazine · The Strategist · August 2026School-Approved Shoes That Are As Easy As Crocs (But Aren't Crocs) — Featuring pediped Mookie FlexRead more
- Daily MomBack-to-school shopping on a budget: A back to school shopping guide to help parents save money and spend less on kid clothesRead more
20255 entries
- ParentsThe Best Toddler Shoes, Tested by Our Own Kids for Style, Comfort, & SupportRead more
- Eat Play SayBest Shoes for Baby & ToddlerRead more
- ParentsThe Best Baby Shoes to Take Those Precious First Steps With ConfidenceRead more
- Alternative Families · Updated 2025Baby Shoes – Made For Little Feet & First StepsRead more
- Babylist · Updated July 2025The Best Baby Shoes for Healthy Foot DevelopmentRead more
20242 entries
20233 entries
- Footwear NewsThe 12 Best Baby Shoes for Walking Those First Steps, According to an ExpertRead more
- Parents · Originally published May 2023The Best Baby Shoes to Take Those Precious First Steps With Confidence — pediped Grip ‘n’ Go Dani named Best CasualRead more
- In The Playroom · December 2023What Are the Best Shoes for Baby to Learn to Walk In? — Featuring pediped among recommended first-walker brandsRead more
Our archive
More moments through the years
Select a year to browse earlier awards and articles.
20215 entries
- Daily Mom15 New Shoes for Back to School & Work the Family Will LoveRead more
- Lindsey Lee & CoThe Best Baby Shoes for Healthy Foot DevelopmentRead more
- Baby & Children’s Product NewsReader’s Favorites in Footwear
- Baby MaternityProduct of the Year, Baby & Toddler FootwearRead more
- Baby MaternityPreferred Choice Award, Baby FootwearRead more
20205 entries
- Mom's Choice AwardsGold Honoree, Children's FootwearRead more
- Baby MaternityTop Choice of the Year, Baby & Toddler FootwearRead more
- Baby MaternityPreferred Choice Award, Baby & Toddler FootwearRead more
- Daily MomMust-Have Shoes for Spring for the Entire FamilyRead more
- US Japan FamWhy I Choose Pediped Children's ShoesRead more
20193 entries
- The Cribsie AwardsFavorite Footwear
- Baby MaternityTop Choice of the Year, Baby ShoesRead more
- Tiny BeansWalk This Way… With 6 Super Kicks from PedipedRead more
20184 entries
- Baby MaternityTop Choice of the Year, Baby ShoesRead more
- Footwear Industry AwardsBest Use of Technology/E-Tailer of the Year
- The Cribsie AwardsFinalist, Cutest Little Kicks
- Baby & Children’s Product NewsReader’s Favorite, Second Place Winner in Footwear
20175 entries
- Hey It's JennaBack to School with PedipedRead more
- Baby & Children’s Product NewsReader’s Favorite, Best Footwear
- Baby MaternityPreferred Choice Award, Best FootwearRead more
- Footwear Industry AwardsDesigner of the Year, Jenevieve Froncek (Product Designer)
- Footwear Industry AwardsBest Use of Technology/E-Tailer of the Year
20166 entries
- Footwear Industry AwardsBest Use of Technology/E-Tailer of the Year
- Footwear Industry AwardsDesigner of the Year, Jenevieve Froncek (Product Designer)
- Baby MaternityTop Choice of the Year, Kids FootwearRead more
- The Cribsie AwardsBest Toddler Kicks
- National Parenting Product AwardsNational Parenting Product Awards
- Baby & Children’s Product NewsReader’s Choice, Best Footwear
20157 entries
- Footwear Industry AwardsChildren's Footwear Brand of the Year
- The Cribsie AwardsBest Toddler Kicks (Silver)
- Baby PrimaBest Children's Shoes
- The Earnie AwardBest FootwearRead more
- Footwear Industry AwardsLeader in Customer Service, Matt Wright (Sales Rep)
- Baby MaternityTop Choice of the Year, Kids FootwearRead more
- Baby MaternitySeal of Excellence, Kids FootwearRead more
20145 entries
- Family Choice AwardsChildren's & Parenting Products
- Prima BabyBest Children's Footwear (Silver)
- Baby & Children’s Product NewsReader's Choice, Best Footwear
- Mother & Baby Singapore Awardspediped Originals®
- Mommy's BundleBest Shoes for Babies: pedipedRead more
20133 entries
- The Earnie AwardBest Community OutreachRead more
- Baby & Children’s Product NewsReader's Choice, Best Footwear
- Baby MaternityBest of Baby, Toddler, Kids FootwearRead more
20124 entries
- Baby & Children's Product NewsReader's Choice, Best Footwear
- Footwear Plus MagazineExcellence in DesignRead more
- The Earnie AwardCompany for GoodRead more
- She Knows ParentingBest Toddler & Baby Shoes
20116 entries
- Earnshaw's MagazineCompany of the Year, Best in FootwearRead more
- 2011 Plus AwardDesign Excellence in the Pre-Walkers Category
- She Knows Parenting1st Place Award in Shoes Category
- Practical Parenting & PregnancyFinalist Award in Baby & Toddler Fashion Brand Categories
- The Earnie AwardBest FootwearRead more
- Babes in DisneylandMonday Must Have: pediped shoesRead more
20104 entries
- APMASeal of Acceptance for pediped Grip 'n' Go™Read more
- Baby & Children’s Product NewsReader's Favorite, 1st Place Winner
- Pregnancy & NewbornReader's Choice Runner-Up, Favorite Baby Shoe BrandRead more
- Rockin MamaAll About Baby: Pediped FootwearRead more
20087 entries
- AlphaMomPediped Shoes for Babies and ToddlersRead more
- Baby & Children’s Product NewsReader's Favorite, 1st Place Winner
- Footwear Plus MagazineExcellence in DesignRead more
- National Working Mother of the YearAngela Edgeworth
- Pregnancy & NewbornEditor's Top Choice, Baby ShoesRead more
- The Earnie AwardBest FootwearRead more
- People MagazineI Bought It: Readers tell us about their CBB-inspired purchases: Focus on pediped™Read more
20074 entries
20063 entries
Recognition and publication mentions are listed as recorded in the pediped archive. External article links lead to third-party websites; availability and content may change. Historical APMA recognition applies to the named footwear lines and years shown above, not necessarily every current product.