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Upbounders Block Party Ups & Downs Board Game

Upbounders Block Party Ups & Downs Board Game

Upbounders Block Party board game is an Ups and Downs board game for kids ages 3 and up, where players race to the finish. This is a wonderful product to introduce the concept of board games to little kids and is a great way to get siblings and/or the whole family playing together! The Upbounders […]

Connetix Tiles 202-piece Pastel Mega Pack

After two months of product testing our parents have concluded that the Connetix Magnet Tile set is hands-down one of the best investments you can make for your child when it comes to developing fine motor skills and critical thinking. This remarkable set also fostering endless creativity and imaginative play. Although the price tag may

VTech® Switch & Go® Hatch & Roaaar Eggs

Switch & Go Hatch & Roaaar Eggs is a unique toy that combines the elements of Transformers, Jurassic Park, and Hatchimals into one fun and interactive product. The golden egg container is a fun surprise for kids and adds to the excitement of opening it up to discover the many pieces and parts that make

VTech® Kiddie Cat Cassette Player™

The VTech Kiddie Cat Cassette Player brings retro vibes to parents and fun to little ones! The cassette player with tape inside is so realistic that you may at first think it is the real thing. The colorful design, with a little kitty attached, will easily win over children who are animal lovers. Parents who

VTech® Bears Dress & Discover Book™

VTech’s Bear’s Dress and Discover book is a fun and educational toy that introduces your little one to the concept of weather and the appropriate clothing to wear. This interactive book features catchy songs set to recognizable tunes with lyrics that have been rewritten to teach your child about different kinds of weather. The songs

VTech 3-in-1 Tummy Time to Toddler Piano™

The Tummy Time to Toddler Piano is another VTech winner in the mold of many of their past Seal winners which are well-made, age-appropriate toys that foster learning for young children. This very early childhood musical toy features piano keys that are soft and cushioned while, at the same time, are very easy for little

LeapFrog® Fruit Colors Learning Smoothie™

LeapFrog Fruit Colors Learning Smoothie is an adorable, engaging, and clever toy that helps kids get acquainted with colors, counting, and fruit. The texture of the straw is appealing for chewing and fun for pretend play when you share a drink with your little one. The songs are fun, and each fruit has a unique

My First Lift & Learn - Space Puzzle

My First Lift & Learn – Space Puzzle

The My First Lift & Learn – Space Puzzle is ideally suited for young children just beginning to develop their fine motor skills. This eight-piece puzzle includes chunky, large pieces that are easy for small hands to grab. The puzzle itself successfully promotes cognitive, spatial-awareness, and problem-solving skills. Children loved exploring the different pieces and

Gummymals

Gummymals

Gummymals are delightfully squishy and colorful toys that will surely elicit smiles on your children’s faces. The standout feature of Gummymals is their unique texture. They are made from a soft, stretchy material perfect for squeezing and squishing. This sensory experience is not only fun but also provides a calming effect that some testers told

Gel Blaster Gellet Depot

Gel Blaster Gellet Depot

Gellet Depot is a perfect addition to any Gel Blaster enthusiast’s collection. This product comes in a variety of gellet colors that can be used with most gel blasters on the market today. The colors include pink, green, blue, yellow, and red, which adds a great visual element to any battle. One of Gellet Depot’s

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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