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Aqua Creatures - Combo Set

You know how some people deck out their cars turning them into Tuner Cars? If you know what we’re describing, then you’ll understand why some parent testers referred to these new swim goggles as Tuner Goggles! Your child will feel like the coolest kid in the pool having a shark face as part of their […]

The Kites Ready To Fly - Popup Stunt Kite Magic

Flying a kite is a childhood rite of passage, and this colorful, inviting, easy-to-use pop-up kite is ideal for the beginner to advanced kite-flyer. The kites beautiful and bright colors are visible through the packaging and got everyone excited to take it to the skies. You’ll find a brief instruction manual, but the kite is

Total ZL70

Total ZL70

If you are ready to kick the excitement up a notch this summer, you are reading the right review! Providing that you have the perfect spot between two trees or uprights, testers insist that you not think twice about getting this for your home. Let’s dig a little deeper and understand why. Installation is pretty

Air Pogo Xtreme

Air Pogo Xtreme

This next-level, reimagined pogo stick from Adventure Parks thrilled testers young and old who described it as “beyond fun.” How’s that for the open of a product review? Part swing, part pogo stick, this takes the traditional activity toy of the ’60s and ’70s and brings it squarely into the 21st century. Air Pogo Extreme

Little Tikes Splash Hit Tennis

The Little Tikes Splash Hit Tennis Set is ready to be a go-to toy for the warm days ahead that will hopefully be filled with loads of outdoor play. Very simple to use and really fun. Assembly is easy and quick. You’ll be done in no time by just snapping a couple of pieces in

Slider Disc

Slider Disc

Slider Disc offers a unique twist on the classic Frisbee catch games you probably grew up playing as a child. Traditional Frisbees are well, what you know, fairly flat, saucer-like objects. Eolo’s Slider Disc turns it into a new game by challenging players with a disc that, at first glance, looks flat, but looks can

Little Tikes Shark Strike RC

Little Tikes Shark Strike RC

The Little Tikes Shark Strike RC is a cute twist on the traditional remote control car. The packaging on this remote control shark is very appealing and within 60 seconds of opening the package (and inserting the batteries) you are ready to roll. The Shark Strike is made from high-quality plastic that resisted plenty of

Duo Tone Light Up Hoop

Hula hoops are and have been staples of childhood play for generations. Today the variety and options are greater than ever, which is why the new light-up hula hoop from Kess is notable for its ability to stand out from the crowd. The Duo Tone Light Up Hoop lit up the eyes of hula hoop

LASER X REVOLUTION MICRO DOUBLE BLASTERS

The Laser X Revolution Micro Double Blasters are a fun, active toy that will turn your home into a laser tag arena. Our testers absolutely loved running around and “shooting” each other. Getting that perfect shot can be challenging since this mini system (there is a larger option from NSI) has only one target point.

LASER X REVOLUTION ULTRA LONG-RANGE BLASTERS

With COVID still around, you might not be ready to go back to crowded recreational venues just yet. If you have a fan or two of laser tag at home longing for the thrill of the battle, the Laser X Revolution Ultra Long-Range could bring the fun and thrill of the laser arena right into

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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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