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Pass The Pigs Big Pigs

Pass The Pigs Big Pigs

Winning Moves has released a new version of the beloved Pass the Pigs game and its a winner. Theres just something about pigs that make them incredibly intriguing and funny. These foam pigs are bigger, fatter and cuter than the originals making the game even more fun to play. Even the score pad is oversized […]

Triple Cross

Triple Cross

Triple Cross is a unique and wonderful strategy game. At first it seems familiar, like a newer, updated version of Connect Four. But it is so much more than that. The similarity to Connect Four is that Triple Cross is a vertically played game where you try to get 3 of your colors in a

Creative Cafe Barista Bar

Best historical product comparison review of the testing period: Creative Cafe Barista Bar is this generation’s EZ Bake Oven! How you ask? Well with this new RoseArt offering your child can make those fancy drinks they see at coffee shops at home, complete with the pretty designs on the top. Best of all, they can

GeoSafari Jr. Talking Globe

GeoSafari Jr. Talking Globe

If you are looking for a great way to light the spark of interest in geography and the world around us for your child, there is no better way to do that than with a globe. Now there are globes and then there are globes! In this instance, we’re referring to a talking globe that

Shopkins Cuties Cars S3 Spa Wash Playset

Shopkins have integrated themselves into the lives of so many little girls that the release of each new set is an eagerly anticipated event. The Splash n Go Spa Wash is no exception. It all starts with the packaging which is so inviting with vibrant and exuberant colors, pictures, see-through window and descriptions. What makes

Treasure X Single Pack

The Treasure X Single Pack is an entertaining archeological dig project with broad appeal. This is a multi-layered project that provides more than just a few minutes of interactive entertainment. The concept here is that the child pretends to be a treasure hunter. During the search, your child will stumble on the remains of other

Pikmi Pops S3 Style Series Surprise Packs

There’s no escaping Pikmi Pops which have catapulted into a genuine sensation with elementary aged girls. Pikmi Pops S3 Style Series Surprise Packs wont do anything to slow down that speeding train. The pops (imagine a very large lollipop) are filled with tiny surprises that delighted our young testers. Without a doubt, the mystery and

Oober Oonies Starter Pack

If you feel like your kids have seen and done it all in the crafting world, hold the train, you have to check out Oober Oonies, fun little inflatable balloons that you can use over and over again. This starter kit includes all you need to create and personalize your very own Oonie. The pack

On The Road with The Music Class

On The Road with The Music Class

If you have a child that loves music, then the On the Road with The Music Class needs to be on your radar. The disc is filled with a great variety of songs, each using different singers, types of music genres (jazz, folk, classics and even easy listening) and diverse subjects. Each song is different

Reindeer In Here

Reindeer In Here

As the holidays approach, many families get ready to welcome the familiar and mischievous Elf on the Shelf. For those ready to change things up, Reindeer In Here offers a cute, loving and stress-free alternative to help you celebrate the magic of Christmas throughout the month of December. The Reindeer arrives on the first of

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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