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Toys that Teach

Counting Crab Interactive STEM Learning Toy

This colorful and engaging crab toy is a fun way to introduce early learning concepts to your little one. The bright colors and playful sounds will captivate their attention, while the interactive features encourage exploration and discovery.The Counting Crab is a great tool for teaching numbers and colors. Your child will love sorting the colorful […]

Ms. Rachel Speak & Sing Doll

This adorable Ms. Rachel doll is a delightful companion for little learners! It’s soft, cuddly, and perfectly sized for tiny hands. The best part? It brings Ms. Rachel’s cheerful voice right into your home with a simple press of a button.The doll’s soft, huggable design and bright colors instantly appeal to young children. The quality

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 Candy Dog For Color Patterns

Banbans Candy Dog For Color Patterns

Banban’s Candy Dog for Color Patterns is a delightful, interactive toy that combines fun and learning for toddlers! This charming dog is designed to capture young children’s attention with its bright colors, engaging voice, and playful concept of “feeding” the dog colorful candy coins. The dog’s cheerful voice adds personality, with phrases like “I am

Mis & Match by Grapat

Mis & Match by Grapat

Grapat’s Mis and Match set is a Montessori-inspired masterpiece that captivates both children and adults with its vibrant colors and endless possibilities. Inside the box, you’ll discover a beautifully hand-painted wooden sorting box accompanied by over 400 small cubes in a stunning array of gradient colors.The open-ended nature of this toy encourages imaginative play, allowing

The Mindset Tapestry

The Mindset Tapestry

In the ever-evolving landscape of children’s educational tools, The Mindset Tapestry stands out as a beacon of positivity and growth. Our parent testers unanimously agree that this beautifully crafted set is a winner.From the moment you open the box, The Mindset Tapestry exudes simplicity and elegance. The canvas with a centered mirror and velcro strips

LeapFrog® 4-in-1 Learning Hamburger™

The LeapFrog 4-in-1 Learning Hamburger is an adorable and versatile toy that transforms the classic stacking ring concept into a delightful learning experience for young children. Testers immediately recognized its appeal, pointing out its ability to grab children’s attention with its cute hamburger design.Beyond its visual charm, the toy offers a variety of interactive features

LeapFrog Mr. Pencils Scribble, Write & Read

Mr. Pencil’s Scribble, Write & Read tablet is a standout educational tool that struck a chord with parents and young learners alike, as it makes learning to read a fun and interactive experience. The toy is a superb aid when it comes to teaching children how to read and write. One of the standout features

LeapFrog® Slide-to-Read ABC Flash Cards™

LeapFrog’s Slide to Read ABC Flash Cards is a shining example of how educational toys can be fun, engaging, and beneficial for children’s development. This won’t be shocking news to parents who have come to expect this from LeapFrog. Still, that didn’t keep them from raving about the numerous features and the learning opportunities packed

SmartGames Dress Code

SmartGames Dress Code

SmartGames Dress Code is a fabulous non-electronic game that captivates young minds with a delightful blend of ingenuity, creativity, engineering, art, and logic. It’s the kind of game that keeps children engaged without relying on screens or batteries, making it a refreshing addition to any family’s entertainment repertoire. One of the standout features of Dress

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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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