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PAW Patrol Learning Watches

VTech’s Paw Patrol Learning watch is a fun and creative way to get young kids interested in learning about time. Made with a soft rubber exterior, the watch is comfortable and doesnt pinch little wrists. Its also easy for little fingers to get the watch on and off themselves. It was adorable watching kids show […]

Dino Smashers Epic Egg

We’ve been reviewing toys for over thirty years now and we’re yet to meet a kid who at some point in their early years was not fascinated by dinosaurs. The Dino Smashers Epic Egg is a fun and creative concept that will quickly capture their imagination based on the dino connection. Kids had a blast

Myla the Magical Unicorn

VTech really hit the hot trend nail on the head with a robot unicorn. Myla the Magical Unicorn quite possibly answers every single unicorn fan’s wishes delivering the Wow factor in spades. Right from the outset there is no denying that Myla the Magical Unicorn is cute and well-crafted. Though it is not a cuddly

Mix & Match-a-Saurus

Vtech has developed yet another wonderfully engaging learning experience for toddlers, which should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with the brand. The Mix & Match-a-Saurus comes in a brightly colored, eye-catching package that ramps up children’s excitement and eagerness to play. The instructions are easy to follow, but the item is really quite

Smart Sizzlin BBQ Grill

If you have a toddler at home who loves role-play and cooking, the Smart Sizzlin BBQ Grill, another brilliant creation from LeapFrog, will nourish their imagination, and feed them basic learning skills. What a win-win for parents and children alike. The grill offers three different play modes: learning, cooking and music. In learning mode, the

Ariel Lights Music Vanity

Ariel Lights Music Vanity

Little Mermaid, the multi-generational family favorite, continues to enchant new fans. If you have a little Ariel in your family, they are going to love this light-up Musical Vanity. The interactive pretend vanity can be stationary or taken along for on the go play since it is housed in a purple shell-shaped child-sized suitcase. Inside

Buzz Lightyear Star Command Center

To Infinity and Beyond. It’s more than just a catchphrase, especially when it comes to this larger than life Command Center. This is a really big 3-in-1 play experience that is sure to garner some really big Oooh’s and Ahhh’s when it is unwrapped. Kids couldn’t wait to discover all the ways they could play

Gigantosaurus

Gigantosaurus

Gigantosaurus is a dinosaur toy that provides lots of fun and excitement for kids ages three and up. This dinosaur is the perfect size for children to really get hands-on with. It is small enough to lift but large enough to provide some impressive scale proportions especially when it is set next to toy cars

X-Power Dozer

X-Power Dozer

The Xtreme Power Dozer is an awe-inspiring bulldozer truck that excited the dickens out of little ones. This extreme motorized dozer can pull and push heavy loads and climb through almost any rugged terrain. If your kids are into big monster trucks, wrecking things, and playing in the dirt, the Power Dozer is right up

My Cuddle & Coo Baby Sweet Dreams

The My Cuddle & Coo Baby Sweet Dreams doll is an adorable little doll that will enchant your litle one. The torso section is soft and snuggly perfect for your child to hold easily and carry everywhere. There are numerous interactive features which are easy to access and respond quickly to your child’s actions. The

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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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