The National Parenting Center

Seal of Approval Report

AU ZOO (At the Zoo) — French Learning Songs

AU ZOO (At the Zoo) — French Learning Songs by Whistlefritz is a delightful way to introduce children to French through lively music and engaging sounds. With its colorful artwork and fun themes, this album instantly grabs attention and makes language learning feel like a playful adventure. The CD features 20 catchy songs focusing on […]

Ezyroller Spinner

Ezyroller Spinner

The EzyRoller Spinner is a ride-on toy that’s been a huge hit with kids and families in our testing centers for years now! Combining elements of a scooter, bike, and swivel car, this ride-on sits low to the ground, offering an exciting yet stable experience that kid testers loved. With a unique foot bar mechanism,

WonderWalks

WonderWalks

WonderWalks by Pennycake is an exciting little kit designed to make every outing an adventure! Packed in a handy pouch, this set is ideal for walks around the neighborhood, park visits, or any outdoor trip. Geared towards kids aged 4-7, the kit includes everything budding explorers need: a sturdy bag, two dry-erase boards with markers

Games In Case

Games In Case

Games In Case by Pennycake is a wonderful go-to for screen-free, creative fun on the go. This thoughtfully designed dry-erase activity set is packed in a compact, lightweight case, making it ideal for travel, car rides, or just some quiet time at home. Inside, our child testers found a “filing cabinet” of reusable, laminated cards

SquiggleHop

SquiggleHop

SquiggleHop by Pennycake brings a whole new level of excitement to family game night, turning a classic board game concept into an interactive, life-sized adventure. This unique game invites players to set up large, sturdy game board pieces on the floor, creating a custom path to explore each time. Kids can arrange the board tiles

JoinAround, Busy City

JoinAround, Busy City, offers a fresh, innovative approach to family puzzles that captivated our testers, kids and adults alike. With its unique segmented design, the puzzle allows multiple players to engage at their own skill level. Each section of the puzzle features different levels of detail, making it perfect for a wide range of ages.

Flash Card Reader

Flash Card Reader

The Flash Card Reader by Zebra Education Group quickly became a standout educational product in our testing centers. Combining traditional flashcards with interactive technology, this device offers a unique approach to early learning that keeps little ones engaged while they build foundational skills. Its child-friendly, compact design immediately captures attention, with a sturdy construction that

Banbans Handwashing Playset

Banbans Handwashing Playset

Banban’s Handwashing Playset is a fun, hands-on way to introduce young toddlers to the importance of hand hygiene. With its vibrant colors and sturdy construction, this playset is designed to grab attention and withstand the rough-and-tumble nature of toddler play. It’s ideal for children around 24 months old, offering the right balance of engagement and

Banbans Polar Fishing Game Play Set

Banbans Polar Fishing Game Play Set

Banban’s Polar Fishing Game Play Set offers a unique indoor twist on fishing that brings fun and skill-building to playtime. With its colorful design and icy-themed backdrop, this game is visually engaging and perfect for sparking imaginative play. The charming polar animals and “ice pond” setting immediately capture young children’s attention, inviting them to dive

Banbans Animal Land Roly-poly Toy

Banbans Animal Land Roly-poly Toy

The Banban Animal Land Roly-Poly Toy delivers delight, development, and durability in one engaging package! Its bright colors and adorable animal design immediately captured little ones’ attention, and its rounded, soft-textured pieces impressed testers as being perfectly designed for small hands to grab, hold, and explore. The high-quality silicone material is easy to grip and

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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