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bebePOD Plus

bebePOD Plus

The wonderfully innovative bebePOD chair has a new design just in time for the holidays. The Plus adds a great washable tray so that all those holiday goodies are within easy reach. The same snug seating design holds your baby upright so that they can join in all the fun and family interaction while seated […]

Wheely Bug

Wheely Bug

This adorable ride-on toy was a sensational smash hit in our testing centers. Parents and children told us of their instant attraction to it and the delight they had playing with it. The design is outstanding, getting on and off is extremely easy. All the major edges are rounded and safe. The cushioned body is

Rumble & Bolt

Rumble & Bolt

Giving kids a hands on experience when it comes to reading is a great way to keep them involved and following along. Parents thought the sound effects might be a gimmick at first, but soon discovered that their child’s attention was far more focused. The sounds gave the book an added dramatic effect, perfect for

Speak In A Week! - Spanish For You!

If you have a trip planned to a Spanish speaking country and want to give your children a quick submersion into the language, then this kit is just what you are looking for. Very easy to follow, and logically progressive the methods employed are very effective and will give you a working knowledge of the

Get Puzzled!

Get Puzzled!

There are quite a few great titles in release for the Leapster system but this one really impressed our testers. There are so many puzzles to choose from that your child may be dazzled at first. There are easy-to-understand instructions with every puzzle and since each one has four levels that you advance through as

Clifford Reading

Clifford Reading

Another big win for the big dog that continues to win the hearts of young children. When it comes to games for the Leapster system this one has it all. There is a great assortment of games, lessons to be learned and creative activities to complete. Our parent testers reported back how their children spent

I SPY Fun House

I SPY Fun House

The Nintendo DS is a superb game system, but as with any media device it is the software that utilizes the strengths of the system that makes it soar. I Spy Funhouse is such a title. Using all of the touch screen, color and sound capabilities built into the DS, this game will entertain and

Q-BA-MAZE

Q-BA-MAZE

The Q-Ba-Maze bowled over our testers with its super cool design and wonderfully written and illustrated instructions. In no time both parents and children were making mazes into which they dropped their marbles over and over again. Parents told us that the loved watching their children working out creative patterns to build. The simple clarity

Oralflo Pill Swallowing Cup

Oralflo Pill Swallowing Cup

No one “likes” swallowing pills whether they are medicine or vitamins but for some it isn’t a matter of liking at all, they just cannot get pills down. The Oralflo system takes the step of putting the pill in the mouth out of the equation. Instead pills and water (or juice) flow into the mouth

KHET: The Laser Game

KHET: The Laser Game

Hands down one of the most brilliant and ingenious games we have had the opportunity to play with, KHET will remind you of many games but in fact it is so original that it defies comparison. Using laser light and mirrors, each player is challenged to bend the light so that it finds its way

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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