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Just Add Sun

Just Add Sun

This new STEM product from Griddly Games teaches kids and adults about the science of solar energy. It is actually a solar science and art kit combined. A product that combines lessons about the power of the sun, heat and energy together with art was judged to be a whole lot of fun by our […]

Color Wonder On-The-Go

There is no way you are unfamiliar with Crayola but their Color Wonder series might not be on your radar yet. This needs to change. These are markers that only work on special Color Wonder paper. This means that there is no longer any coloring on clothing, child’s body, walls or furniture. Kids think the

SWCP Shake It Up Color Mixing Set

This sidewalk chalk paint set provides colorful, messy, creative fun for kids of almost any age. This is a high-quality set with vivid colors that mix together as advertised, and allows kids to experiment with the combining of primary colors, blue, red, and yellow, into different colors. Everything kids need for a successful sidewalk art

SWCP Jumbo Paint Brushes

These new Jumbo Paint Brushes from RoseArt are ideal for children who are learning to embrace their artistic creativity and for parents who want them to spend more time outdoors. This set of sidewalk chalk paint comes from a brand that our parents have come to rely on, which also meant that they held it

Num Noms Lights Freezie Pop Maker

Parents in our testing centers agreed that one thing you can absolutely say about the Num Noms toy line, it’s adorable. This Num Noms Lights Freezie Pop Maker is no exception. The package instantly drew kids’ attention. They were eager and anxious to see what these colorful, delicious looking things were. Everything about the set

CharMins Deluxe Jewelry Studio

Just about every jewelry and charm kit we’ve ever seen or tested includes some sort of adhesive that leaves a sticky mess on tables, clothes, skin and even hair. Whether it’s glue or epoxy or some other adhesive it’s just part of the process, right? Wrong! This new charm creation kit from RoseArt only uses

ALEX Discover Ready, Set, Space

ALEX Brands have become a diverse collection of products over the years but when you ask most of our testers they will tell you that they associate ALEX most with great craft kits. Ready, Set, Space falls right in that sweet spot offering up 13 unique craft activities. Parents appreciated that the box includes everything

ALEX DIY Sweetlings Frost-A-Friend Princess

Sweetlings Frost-A-Friend Princess gives your child the keys to the “bakery”. Using their imagination and creativity they can create and decorate an adorable Cupcake Princess complete with decorative background. Parents were impressed with the eye catching packaging and noted that inside you’ll find all the items needed for your child’s creation (cupcake base, clay, along

ALEX Spa Glitzy Locks Hair Sparkle

ALEX Spa Glitzy Locks Hair Sparkle is remarkably fun, straightforward and easy to use. Children loved being able to put sparkles in their hair and having the freedom to place them easily wherever they want a bit of sparkle. This kit promises glitzy locks, (it’s right there in the title), and it actually delivers just

ALEX DIY Knot-A-Zebra Hat

Crazy hats have become a must have item for kids, either for “Crazy Hat Day” at school or just as their own personal fashion statement. Kids dove into the craft kit with excited enthusiasm. The included fabric is soft so that the end result, whatever form it might take, is comfortable. The instructions are easy

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A Seal of Approval review involves a multi-step process conducted over an eight-week period.

Parents and children, experience and review submitted products and services either already released or coming to market.

Participants fill out questionnaires for each product or service they test. They score based on 13 levels of criteria including quality, appeal, design, price, packaging, directions, desirability, stimulation, replay factor, and more. Results are based on both statistical averaging and comments received by testers.

There are three testing periods each year:

Report Period Testing Begins Submission Deadline Testing Ends Report Issued
SPRING ’24 February 15th March 13th April 19th May 8th
FALL ’24 June 1st June 24th July 31st August 15th
HOLIDAY ’24 September 1st September 24th October 31st November 15th

Each submission must be accompanied by a $295 product testing fee (we offer multiple submission discounts). This fee covers the cost of testing, nothing more. It is non-refundable and has no bearing on the result of the testing. Additionally, we require three samples of the product or access codes for online submissions.

FYI about the Seal of Approval

* The Seal’s winners will be announced in a media release distributed to over 4,700 media outlets, including Facebook, Mommy bloggers, TV stations, newspapers, and parenting influencers.

* The report is forwarded to buyers at over 350 major retail and online stores including Amazon, Walmart, and Target. Amazon features Seal winners on product pages.

* Each report is featured on TNPC’s website as well as TNPC’s Twitter & Instagram accounts and Facebook Page.

* Links to company websites and a license to utilize the trademarked Seal of Approval artwork on marketing, packaging and web design are available exclusively to Seal winners for additional fees.

* Submitting a product does not secure or guarantee being awarded a Seal of Approval

To submit a product click here.

HOW IT WORKS

 

A Seal of Approval review involves a multi-step process conducted over an eight-week period.

Parents and children, experience and review submitted products and services either already released or coming to market.

Participants fill out questionnaires for each product or service they test. They score based on 13 levels of criteria including quality, appeal, design, price, packaging, directions, desirability, stimulation, replay factor, and more. Results are based on both statistical averaging and comments received by testers.

There was three testing periods each year:

Each submission was accompanied by a small product testing fee (we offered multiple submission discounts). This fee covers the cost of testing, nothing more.

FYI about the Seal of Approval

* The Seal’s winners was announced in a media release distributed to over many media outlets, including Facebook, Mommy bloggers, TV stations, newspapers, and parenting influencers.

* The report were forwarded to buyers retail and online stores including Amazon, Walmart, and Target. Amazon features Seal winners on product pages.

* Each report were featured on TNPC’s website as well as TNPC’s Twitter & Instagram accounts and Facebook Page.

HOW IT WORKS

 

A Seal of Approval review involves a multi-step process conducted over an eight-week period.

Parents and children, experience and review submitted products and services either already released or coming to market.

Participants fill out questionnaires for each product or service they test. They score based on 13 levels of criteria including quality, appeal, design, price, packaging, directions, desirability, stimulation, replay factor and more. Results are based on both statistical averaging and comments received by testers.

There are three testing periods each year:

Report Period Testing Begins Submission Deadline Testing Ends Report Issued
SPRING ’23 February 15th March 10th April 24th May 10th
FALL ’23 June 1st June 23rd July 31st August 16th
HOLIDAY ’23 September 1st September 22nd October 30th November 15th

Each submission must be accompanied by a $295 product testing fee (we offer multiple submission discounts). This fee covers the cost of testing, nothing more. It is non-refundable and has no bearing on the result of the testing. Additionally, we require three samples of the product or access codes for online submissions.

FYI about the Seal of Approval

* Winners of the Seal will be announced in a media release which is distributed to over 4700 media outlets including Facebook, Mommy bloggers and TV station websites.

* The report is forwarded to buyers at over 350 major retail and on-line stores including Amazon, Walmart and Target. Amazon features Seal winners on product pages.

* Each report is featured at TNPC’s web site as well as TNPC’s Twitter & Instagram accounts and Facebook Page.

* Links to company websites and a license to utilize the trademarked Seal of Approval artwork on marketing, packaging and web design are available exclusively to Seal winners for additional fees.

* Submitting a product does not secure or guarantee being awarded a Seal of Approval

To submit a product click here.

HOW IT WORKS

A Seal of Approval review involves a multi-step process conducted over an eight-week period.

Parents and children, experience and review submitted products and services either already released or coming to market.

Participants fill out questionnaires for each product or service they test. They score based on 13 levels of criteria including quality, appeal, design, price, packaging, directions, desirability, stimulation, replay factor and more. Results are based on both statistical averaging and comments received by testers.

There are three testing periods each year:

Report Period

SPRING '24

FALL ‘24

HOLIDAY ‘24

Testing Begins

February 15th

June 1st

September 1st

Submission Deadline

March 13th

June 23rd

September 24th

Testing Ends

April 26th

July 31st

October 31st

Report Issued

May 14th

August 15th

November 15th

Each submission must be accompanied by a $295 product testing fee (we offer multiple submission discounts). This fee covers the cost of testing, nothing more. It is non-refundable and has no bearing on the result of the testing. Additionally, we require three samples of the product or access codes for online submissions.

FYI about the Seal of Approval

* Winners of the Seal will be announced in a media release which is distributed to over 4700 media outlets including Facebook, Mommy bloggers and TV station websites.

* The report is forwarded to buyers at over 350 major retail and on-line stores including Amazon, Walmart and Target. Amazon features Seal winners on product pages.

* Each report is featured at TNPC’s web site as well as TNPC’s Twitter & Instagram accounts and Facebook Page.

* Links to company websites and a license to utilize the trademarked Seal of Approval artwork on marketing, packaging and web design are available exclusively to Seal winners for additional fees.

* Submitting a product does not secure or guarantee being awarded a Seal of Approval

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