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YOU*NIVERSE Galactic Bath Bombs

These weren’t the first bath bombs we’ve seen in our testing centers, but that didn’t stop them from creating quite a stir. With the suggested 6 and up age group these were a huge hit. Once you open the box you will discover a colorful poster that teaches kids all about the science involved in […]

Mini Bake Shop

This Mini Bake Shop allows you to create and decorate 12 different clay desserts, including a cake, cupcakes and donuts, without any actual baking required. This all-inclusive kit comes with everything you need to make amazing, adorable clay items. This toy will bring out your childrens creativity as they get busy creating all of their

Klutz Jr.: My Clothespin Zoo

Klutz has done it again with this great book and craft kit. Rave reviews poured in from testers who loved every aspect of this new creativity experience. Although the concept appears to be simple clothespin art, each animal design is so clever and creative that once your children have completed the project, they feel as

ThinkBox Lava Rocks

ThinkBox Lava Rocks

Looking for a fun way to get your kids excited about geology? How about a project where they can watch what typically takes ages occur, happen in front of their eyes in just a few days? ThinkBox Lava Rocks is a quick-start project, the initial set up literally takes five minutes, yet it provides days

Mead 9.5" HeatSeal Thermal Laminator

After a full round of testing and some very heavy use it was clear to all that the Mead 9.5 inch HeatSeal Thermal Laminator packs a lot of punch in a small, easy to store unit. This laminator really couldnt be easier to use, even for someone who has never laminated before. It is important

Creative Cafe Barista Bar

Best historical product comparison review of the testing period: Creative Cafe Barista Bar is this generation’s EZ Bake Oven! How you ask? Well with this new RoseArt offering your child can make those fancy drinks they see at coffee shops at home, complete with the pretty designs on the top. Best of all, they can

Smithsonian Robo Spider

Smithsonian Robo Spider

The name says it all, inside the box of NSIs Smithsonian’s STEM Robo Spider you will find a Robo Spider. Well, check that, what you’ll discover are all the pieces and instructions to build your own Robo Spider, and that’s where the fun starts. The package states that this is sure to be a fun,

Smithsonian Fingerprint Kit

Smithsonian Fingerprint Kit

Parents and kids alike were intrigued by this unique crime scene fingerprinting kit. The fact that it carried the Smithsonian brand name was a big plus in the eyes of parents who hold the Institution in high regard. They told us that right off the bat they expected this would be an activity rich in

Ben 10 Alien Creation Chamber

If you have a young boy who is into either Ben 10, action figures or building (we’re pretty sure that makes up a relatively large group), then chances are that this cool Alien Creation Chamber is going to be a big hit with that little guy. The unique design and colors are immediately appealing while

Smithsonian Rock and Gem Dig

Smithsonian Rock and Gem Dig

Do you have a budding archaeologist who dreams of finding buried treasure? If so this is a kit that could satisfy that explorational sense of adventure. The Smithsonian is such a trusted name that parents felt good before they even opened the box. When they did, they discovered the detail put into creating this kit.

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 ’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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