The National Parenting Center

Seal of Approval Report

Space Age Crystal Growing Kit

Space Age Crystal Growing Kit

Everything is so much quicker and faster these days but perhaps nothing has sped up more than the creation of crystals. What used to take a thousand years begins instantly when you mix the chemicals included in this wonderfully low-priced science kit. The directions are easy to follow and the finished product is really quite […]

Shutterfly All New Custom Path

We found that Shutterfly was very familiar to our testers and many told us it was their photo sharing and printing site of choice. When we asked them to evaluate the new Custom Path offering, which gives users the tools to create truly customized photo books, they were intrigued and excited. The anticipation was rewarded

Baby Hip Hugger

Baby Hip Hugger

We have seen our share of baby carrying devices pass through our testing centers over the years but this one from Baby Nari stood out as unique and worth a second look. Designed for the toddler who still needs a lift this hip hugger provides even smaller sized Moms and Dads with a method that

Ogo Bild POD

Ogo Bild POD

Ogo Bild POD is a really cool, super-sized building toy that is reminiscent of rod and connector building sets from generations past. Instead of small structures now you can build forts, space ships, just about anything you can dream up. The big difference here is that kids can (in most cases) climb inside their creation.

Angelina Ballerina Dance With Me Game

This new DVD based game not only teaches but encourages creative expression though dramatic play. Obviously geared to little girls, Angelina becomes a dance partner and together they practice dance moves in an easy to follow step-by-step manner. The game itself is never the same which makes replay very strong. If you are thinking about

Trivial Pursuit: Disney for All Edition

Trivial Pursuit: Disney for All Edition

Trivial Pursuit has sprouted Mickey ears. You think you know your Disney trivia, not just Little Mermaid and Sleeping Beauty but Pirates of the Caribbean, Cars, theme parks, TV shows and on and on and on? If so, gather up the family and start collecting wedges. What really works here is that in truth you

Wall Bumpi

Wall Bumpi

Bedrails and bumpers have pretty much remained the same for some time now. The folks at Two Hippos have shown that there are other ways to keep your child within the confines of their bed during the night. Easy to install, lightweight and very soft, Wall Bumpi can be used on the length or width

Scene It? Harry Potter The Complete Cinematic Journey

Well that’s it. We have finally reached the end of the amazing journey. A journey that held a generation, well several generations, transfixed. It changed the literary landscape and along the way etched JK Rowling’s characters forever in our minds. Or are they? That’s the challenge you will face when you and your whole Potter

Tiny Prints

Tiny Prints

We were surprised to hear so many testers tell us that they already use and love the Tiny Print website and service for their printing needs. Indeed the site appears to offer a seemingly endless variety of designs, the biggest problem seems to be narrowing down to a favorite since there are so many appealing

Smart-Trike Recliner

Smart-Trike Recliner

With everyone looking for ways to stretch their dollars these days, parents with young children have told us that when looking at a mobile system they want a stroller that can give them years of use, in effect growing with their child. The Smart-Trike Recliner fits the bill. It is easy to maneuver, comfortable for

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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