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VTech InnoTab 2S

VTech InnoTab 2S

VTech has done it again, upping the ante in the field of multimedia learning with this great new tablet for toddlers and preschoolers. Filled to the brim with a wealth of educational content, more is available for download via Wi-Fi. Parents loved giving this to their children on long trips or during long waits. Kids […]

NERF Infrared Night Vision Goggles

If you have a super sleuth in your home and nearly $150 burning a hole in your pocket, run, don’t walk to pick up this truly amazing night vision goggle set. Don’t let the NERF name fool you; these are real night vision goggles that allow you to see in pitch dark! Not only that,

Kidz Bop CDG Karaoke System

Kidz Bop CDG Karaoke System

Kids were ecstatic and parents were delighted with the new Kidz Bop CDG Karaoke System. No matter where it went it became the hit of the party, the play date, the sleep over, you name it. Whether using special CD+G disks that display the words on the TV screen or just plugging in another device

Magic Cube 6000 & Rose Stone 5200

Magic Cube 6000 & Rose Stone 5200

As hard as it might be to admit, we are tethered to our smart phones. They have become appendages that are with us from the time we wake until we put them back into their chargers at night. The problem is that many phones don’t have the battery juice to last throughout the day. If

Zact Mobile

Zact Mobile

Odds are you have never heard of Zact Mobile. Hopefully after reading this review you will put it on your radar. If you have a young tween at home who is on the cusp of being ready for a cell phone of their own, this is about as good as it gets. Zact gives parents

Nabi 2 Tablet

Nabi 2 Tablet

Fuhu has exploded onto the scene with an amazing array of technology including toys, gadgets and educational devices. The Nabi 2 Tablet is designed for children in early elementary school. A tablet with a very nice screen in both resolution and size. The Nabi 2 comes loaded with an great package of programs and games

Nabi Jr.

Nabi Jr.

As tablets become more commonplace the growth in the sector is clearly moving towards offering content to a younger audience. That’s all well and good but lots of parents have told us that they are hesitant to hand over their $500+ iPads to a preschooler. Along comes Fuhu to the rescue with their Nabi Jr.,

Nabi Headphones

Nabi Headphones

Tiny, unnoticeable earphones are so 2010’s. Today you have to rock it with big headphones that let everyone know you are down with your music. Well that’s what our kids tell us. What do we know with our tiny earbuds? Nabi Headphones are extremely comfortable to wear, lightweight and they surround the ear with a

Nabi Square HD

Nabi Square HD

When it come shooting video, whether to post online or show on your TV, high definition is how you want to roll. That used to be reserved for a few high-end, expensive cameras but no more. This tiny, boxy red device will turn any child into a videographer of the highest order. Well visually at

LeapPad Ultra

LeapPad Ultra

When it comes to tablet technology its hard to keep up with the latest releases, features and abilities of each. Our testers were so thrilled to be able to have some hands on time with the latest version of the LeapPad, the Ultra. The first thing that jumps out is the gorgeous 1,024 by 600

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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