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Bamboobies Multi-Pack

OK, its a funny name, we can all agree on that. What all of our nursing mom testers also agreed on is that Bamboobies are awesome. Described to us as genius, comfortable and functional they could not lavish enough praise on these unique nursing pads. Incredibly soft so that they can be worn all day […]

Today I...

Today I…

In today’s world where modern electronics are front and center Today I…. is a breath a fresh air. Time to put the iPod down, walk away from the Xbox, it’s time for a little family face time. Today I… is a simple series of cards with questions or statements that promote dialogue and interactions. After

Torch Fire Truck

Torch Fire Truck

The undeniable appeal of a bright red fire truck has stretched across generations, when it comes to fire truck toys the appeal is just as strong as it was with the Torch Fire Truck. To begin with there is a wonderfully written and illustrated book that is a step by step, part by part exploration

The Greatest Day Ever Game

The Greatest Day Ever Game

From the very first time families opened and played with this game, they knew it was going to go into the regular rotation during their family game nights. Even though it is essentially a gussied up matching game it was stimulating nonetheless thanks to the fact that there are so many combinations of cards to

Awkward Family Photos

Awkward Family Photos

We don’t officially have a category for funniest game but if we did, Awkward Family Photos would be the hands down winner for this testing period. The double sided game board features photos that perfectly capture those pictures that, if you happen to be caught in them, you wish would just go away. When they

HEXBUG Hive Habitat Set

HEXBUG Hive Habitat Set

Once again Hexbug has presented us with a novel, clever and amusing new arena for the always curious Hexbugs to explore. With this set, children can create their own obstacle course that, while entertaining, also teaches problem solving and demonstrates cause and effect brilliantly. The instructions are clear and concise and the set is ready

Tetris Link

Tetris Link

When you are thinking of a new game to bring to market you can start from scratch or you can do a little research, figure out which was one of the most popular games of all time on video platforms (pssst, Tetris) and make it a table top game. The problem with picking such an

20 Q

20 Q

Twenty questions, like so many games that were once played with nothing more than imagination, has moved into the 21st century and become a tech item. Actually this is the 2nd iteration of the venerable long road trip game in digital form. Now the game can be played without a car packed with siblings. Given

Looney Tunes Click N Read Phonics

Utilizing the enduring appeal of Looney Tunes and enlisting their timeless characters to teach phonics and reading on the web is nothing short of a stroke of genius. Managing to deliver extremely sound educational lessons that really do teach children to read impressed our testers enormously. The site itself is easy to use and navigate.

LeapPad

LeapPad

As grown-ups many of us have discovered the wonders and magic of Pads and Tablets. The reality is that our kids have had a magical tool for several years now, it’s called the LeapPad. And now in its latest incarnation it is more amazing than ever. The screen is larger, brighter and so easy to

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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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