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Feelinks, The game of emotions

Feelinks, The Game of Emotions by Act in Games, is a wonderful family experience waiting to be explored. The game is a fun and engaging way for children and adults to explore and understand emotions together. With 80 emotion cards, players must try to identify and communicate different feelings to their fellow players. One of […]

Smithsonian Diggin Up Dinos T. Rex

Smithsonian Diggin Up Dinos T. Rex

Smithsonian Diggin’ Up Dinosaurs T-Rex gives your child a glimpse into what it would be like to be a paleontologist or archeologist by chipping away to discover a dinosaur fossil. This activity is an excellent introduction to the steps involved when unearthing fossil bones on an archeological dig. As your child takes on this activity,

Smithsonian Magic Rocks

Smithsonian Magic Rocks

This Magic Rocks STEM set supports the theory that most science is trial and error. Your kids will learn about geology, chemistry, and physics, all from a set that costs just $14.99! The instructions are easy to follow, and 10-year-olds are correctly indicated as the recommended age for this project. The booklet also provides safety

SwimWays Shark Rocket

If youre looking for a super fun pool toy this summer, look no further. The SwimWays Shark Rocket is a must-have toy that will provide hours of entertainment day after day. The Shark Rocket has a great design that appeals to both younger and older children. There is a little suction cup on the bottom

SwimWays Swim Trainer Life Jackets

If you’re looking for a reliable flotation device for your little one this summer, the SwimWays Swim Trainer Life Jacket is a great option for children weighing between 30-50 pounds. This life jacket is an excellent choice for kids who don’t yet know how to swim, as it helps keep their neck and face out

Aerobie Sonic Bounce Ball

The Aerobie Sonic Bounce Ball is going to be one of your favorite outdoor play and take-alongs this summer. Perfect for kids of all ages who love playing catch, practicing their throwing skills against a wall, etc. It is lightweight, easy to grip, and has a unique, innovative design that allows it to bounce really,

Maxi Deluxe ECO

Maxi Deluxe ECO

Maxi Scooters by Micro Kickboard were already considered by many of our testers to be one of the best products on the market when it comes to scooters. Now they’ve “kicked it up a notch” by making it eco friendly. It still has the same great features like weight-shift steering, easy gliding polyurethane wheels, a

Mini Deluxe ECO

Mini Deluxe ECO

Scooters are an excellent way for young children to learn and develop their balance and motor skills. The Mini Deluxe scooter has been around for many years and is one of the very best in the category. Now it’s gotten an upgrade, and it is a welcome one, according to our parent testers. The Mini

Ride-On Toy - Riding Buddy - Cat

The Riding Buddy–Cat is truly the perfect first-wheeled ride for toddlers. The first impression parents and kids had was that the Riding Buddy has fun, bold colors of yellow and orange and its aqua wheels that really pop. The kitty has a pleasant, friendly and inviting expression. The tail is curved into a loop handle

Kitchen Sink Play Set - Splash-n-Scrub Sink

The Splash-n-Scrub play set is perfect for little helpers! Little kids love to help around the house, and sometimes that includes wanting to help with the dishes. Although this is a great skill to introduce small ones to under adult supervision, it’s not exactly something you can allow to happen without you there. This is

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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