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Seal of Approval Report

"On Track!" Responsibility and Behavior System

The idea of the “On Track” system appealed to parents who were tired of being the bad guy, laying down rules in such a way that it felt like that was all they ever did with their kids. So they were eager to give this a try and they delightedly reported back that the system […]

Imaginista Decoupage Jewelry

Imaginista Decoupage Jewelry

One thing any crafter knows is that decoupage is a messy undertaking and this kit is no exception, but according to our testers the mess is outweighed by the creative fun it offers. The Orb Factory gives you all the ingredients you need to start making your own jewelry, all you need to do is

Sticky Mosaics Forest Animals

Sticky Mosaics Forest Animals

Paint by Numbers takes on a whole new meaning with Sticky Mosaics. Instead of paints, markers or colored pencils you use stick on gems to decorate three dimensional woodland creatures made of thick cardboard with legs so they can stand on their own. The enclosed sheets included all types of stickers with a variety of

Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Whyd You Steal Our Garbage?

The Adventure Time series on television has a dedicated following of viewers who love the cast of quirky characters who are both endearing and amusing. If your child is a fan then they will want this video game in any of its platform iterations. The off-kilter dialogue and the silly but undeniably entertaining story lines

Stuffies

Stuffies

Oh my, you had to see it to believe it. The fawning over these adorable, over-stuffed, soft, huggable animals/pillows/travel bags. That’s right, Stuffies are in fact much more than just another stuffed animal. Each Stuffie (Stuffy?) has secret compartments of varying sizes for stuffing/hiding treasures, toys, clothes, PJ’s and a toothbrush for sleep overs, etc.

The Secrets of Pangaea Mountain

This educational experience grabbed kids attention and didn’t let go. Perfects if you have a child who loves science or dinosaurs or paleontology or earth science or geology, you get the idea. Parents watched their kids dive in with gusto after reading the storybook that sets the scene. The story is about a professor and

STRIDER ST

STRIDER ST

Balance bikes are officially “all the rage” when it comes to teaching young children how to master the basics of balance needed to graduate to a big bike. The STRIDER ST is one of the best examples of these teaching bikes. It teaches the fundamental gross motor skill of balance at the child’s own pace.

My Activity Doll

My Activity Doll

There is no denying the cute, cuddly and cheerful design of My Activity Doll. She quickly became a must have doll for children who loved carrying her everywhere thanks to her soft fabric and light weight. This doll is more than a regular doll though, she brings a practical component, manipulative education. Fine motor skills

Y Fliker

Y Fliker

The “Y” in Y Fliker refers to Yvolution’s three-wheeled scooter design. Parents and children found this new kind of scooter to be sturdy, stable, easy to balance, and fun to ride. The Y Fliker is well made and the result is a strong balance and heavy duty, durable feel. Riders (and parents) liked the availability

Y Glider

Y Glider

For a child aged 2-5 that wants to be rolling like the big kids this is a perfect first scooter. Despite the fact that it sports three wheels it does just about everything its two-wheeled counterparts can do. The Y Glider is lightweight and sturdy. The larger wheels roll well over small encumbrances like cracks

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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