The National Parenting Center

Seal of Approval Report

E-Z Bar

E-Z Bar

There are no foolproof or perfect methods for teaching children to ride bikes. Some are passed down from generation to generation, while others are new twists and techniques that purport to get everyone riding in no time. The E-Z Bar is a unique method that resonated with our testers mainly because of its ability to […]

The Batcave, The Penguin & Mr. Freaks Invasion

With over 1000 pieces, this is one serious building set that you will be building together with younger children. Older kids will handle the construction process with ease. Once assembled there is so much to spark imagination role play, with various story lines intersecting and epic battles being waged between good and evil. The entire

Motion Power

Motion Power

We have been enjoying Lego’s steady growth of their Creator line for several years now. This newest release includes motion power so that your creations can come to animated life after you build them. The in-depth instruction booklet guides young builders as they create one of two models. During the building process you may want

Adventures at Bikini Bottom

Adventures at Bikini Bottom

It could be that centuries from now archeologists will be mystified as to how a yellow sea sponge managed to captivate so thoroughly an entire generation of children. Heck, it mystifies many parents today, but the fact is that SpongeBob is the main man/sponge when it comes to tickling the funny bone of kids today.

Jabba the Hutts Sail Barge

Jabba the Hutts Sail Barge

Of all the wildly imaginative characters to emerge from the mind of George Lucas through the course of the Star Wars saga, Jabba the Hutt ranks up there among the most memorable. His slug-like, slime covered body and lizard-like mouth and tongue provided Episode 6 – Return of the Jedi with some of its most

The Miracle Blanket

The Miracle Blanket

Today, the benefits and techniques of swaddling infants are taught by many nursing staffs at hospitals, and this is a good thing especially for first time parents. The swaddling method of snuggly wrapping your newborn is a time tested way to keep your baby free from restlessness and fitful sleeping. The Miracle Blanket is a

Magtastik Wonder Coaster

Magtastik Wonder Coaster

You and your child will have hours and hours of fun playing with this wonderful coaster from Mega Bloks. Using magnetic balls that are seemingly always in motion this toy is a whirl of activity and sounds that excited our young testers. The light-up Ferris wheel has a handle which give the power to spin

CAT Construction Site

CAT Construction Site

This construction toy will provide your child with hours of fun imagination play after getting an assist from you. While the suggested age is fine for playtime, construction/setup requires a parent’s considerable intervention. Once put together this is a stimulating and completely engaging role play experience that your children will love. The moving parts and

City Go! America, The Big City Discovery Game

If your family likes to sit down for planned group game time, this could be the game for you. If you are looking for a quick game to play before dinner or another planned event, look elsewhere. Considering that the game has graduated from it previous incarnation as a single city adventure to encompass the

Zing, The Bewitching Storymaking Game

Like to discover new and different games? You know, the games that aren’t advertised and you have to search for on the bottom shelves of game stores. We’ve got one for you and we think you’ll thank us. Zing! is a game that requires a smidgen of literary skills with a healthy dash of creativity.

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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