The National Parenting Center

Riding/Exercise Toys

Razor GFD Fury

Razor GFD Fury

If you have a Fast and Furious Fanatic in your home who has a need for speed that just can’t be quenched with skateboards, scooters and the like, then be prepared for this to be the next thing they beg for. This go-kart is not for the faint of heart of the thin of wallet […]

Razor Jr. Kitten Kix scooter

The Razor Jr. Kitten Kix is a starter scooter with a wide solid base and three wheels for stability but all of that is secondary to the main attraction of this scooter – the creative and unique handlebars that look like big kitten paws. Parents told us with an appreciative smile that even the most

Skip n Toss Beetle

Skip n Toss Beetle

We all want our kids up and moving, learning at an early age that physical activity is fun and essential. This is especially important in an age where screens of all types can lull us into a zombie-state. The Skip ‘n Toss Beetle is the antithesis of inaction. The combination ring toss/jumper was a child

Sit-To-Stand Ultimate Alphabet Train

Several of our parent testers called VTech’s Ultimate Alphabet Train the most interactive, versatile and well-designed toy they had ever seen! High praise indeed. The reasons they gave for such superlatives were a result of seeing all the options and features built into the colorful play set. From a value perspective they loved that it

TILO Trike

TILO Trike

From the moment they first saw and touched the sleek and modernly designed TILO Trike testers knew that this was a high quality tricycle that was clearly made out of the best materials. It is so solid and sturdy that it was even able to hold the weight of a large adult with ease, so

Mobi Mity

Mobi Mity

The Mobi Mity cruiser is a superbly constructed, unique riding experience. The metal frame is solid and stable. The seat is a nice, thick, soft pleather and the handlebars have a nice grip. Parents liked that the cruiser is low to the ground because its nearly impossible for their child to fall off and get

Pony Up Daddy

Pony Up Daddy

The Pony Up Daddy Saddle is a unique, cute product for kids who love getting pony rides! It’s well made, the directions are clear, it’s age suitable and kids loved it. Testers liked that it is designed to provide a little seat for the child with a handle for them to hold onto instead of

Wishbone Mini-Flip

Wishbone Mini-Flip

This beautifully designed toy, made of solid materials that exposes both the natural wood and is nicely painted with just enough color to catch the eye of young children. The Mini-Flip is very quick to assemble. The instructions are mostly visual. Parents appreciated that the parts and tools were included. The rubber wheels glide well

Wishbone Wagon

Wishbone Wagon

There is something about toys made out of wood that brings out some of the most positive reviews from our testers. Perhaps it is the nostalgia or the quality of the workmanship. Whatever the reason Wishbone Wagon was the recipient of lots of tester love. It wasn’t just the wood that got high marks, parents

Learn & Groove Musical Mat

LeapFrog has created a fun little activity mat for toddlers with bright, colorful circles that definitely appealed to our little testers. The mat features baby animal illustrations holding different instruments that play when stepped on. Each number/animal plays a different song, and then, while that song is playing, your child can step on the other

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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