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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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Future Fans Football

Future Fans Football

Future Fans Football is an innovative approach to helping children and even adults understand the intricate world of football. It successfully transforms the complexity of the sport into an engaging, reward-driven learning experience that will excite your child (or even you!) about football. The adventure begins with a captivating book that is age-appropriate and easy …

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Zebra Logic Learning Tablet

Zebra Logic Learning Tablet

When parents heard the word ‘tablet,’ they assumed it was yet another ‘screen’ that would numb their children’s minds and disconnect them from their surroundings. That could not be further from the truth, as this is a truly interactive experience, and that is the real magic behind the Zebra Logic Learning Tablet. First impressions were …

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VTech® Storytime With Sunny™

VTech’s “Story Time With Sunny” is an interactive companion that comes with four engaging activity discs, each focused on a different topic, from Stories to Silly Games. Sunny’s mission appears to be laser-focused on providing in-depth learning on a specific topic, ensuring that your child can fully absorb the knowledge presented without jumping around between …

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Sparkle the Dog

Sparkle the Dog

Sparkle the Dog by Bene World is more than just a cuddly plush toy; it’s a wonderful way to teach children about kindness and empathy towards animals and people. From the moment you receive Sparkle, it’s clear that this is no ordinary stuffed animal. The product packaging features a clear front, allowing your child to …

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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.

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* 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 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

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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