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Ironing Time Learning Set

Ironing Time Learning Set

Tired of feeling overwhelmed with all the chores around the house? Why not teach the kids how to help out at a young age with the Ironing Time Learning Set by Vtech? Ingenious, right? Turns out that toddlers love to iron with this heat-free, safe toy. This set includes a brightly colored iron made of […]

3-in-1 Starry Skies Sheep Soother

3-in-1 Starry Skies Sheep Soother

This adorable sleep aid for babies impressed our testers right out of the box. The stuffed sheep is made from quality fabric that is plush, soft, and cuddly. It houses an electronic projector/sound unit. The unit is removable, which gives parents the option to use the plush animal separately when their child just wants something

Turn & Learn Ferris Wheel

Turn & Learn Ferris Wheel

This is the perfect toy for on-the-go fun and learning. The toy is basically a small Ferris wheel that contains several engaging activities. The suction cup base makes it possible to transport it and entertain a young person no matter where they are; a high chair, a car seat, the coffee table, you get the

Kick & Score Playgym

Kick & Score Playgym

The VTech Kick & Score Playgym will elicit squeals of laughter, smiles, and pure delight from the minute you introduce it to your baby. Since this is designed for children from zero up, this could even be their first toy experience! The mat is bright and colorful and will keep your little one engaged during

Screen Time Parental Control & Monitoring

This is one of those apps that will either be a hit or a miss with parents. There is very little middle ground when it comes to how parents choose to monitor their children’s use of their devices, their location, or what they wander across on the internet. Privacy issues abound and were very apparent

Multiplication by Heart

Multiplication by Heart

Multiplication by Heart is a math flashcard system designed to help kids master their multiplication tables while having fun at the same time. From the outset, parents were impressed with the instructions, which they described as phenomenal. At its core, this learning deck teaches that repetition plus visual aids will help kids master the facts

Farm Activity Cube

The Farm Activity Cube from Battat is an exciting, appealing, and inviting toy. Think of it as a baby magnet. This is a toy that can grow with your child and serve many functions. With four sides and the bead maze on the top, this toy can provide entertainment for long periods. If your child

Happyhues Cara-Mellow Bear Playset

If your child loves picnics and pretend play, the Happyhues Cara-Mellow Bear Playset by Battat is going to be a big win in your house. This adorable pretend playset includes a stuffed bear, a wagon, a book, a picnic blanket, two cups, two plates, and pretend food. The fact that it comes with two plates

GG Dog House & Pup Set

Battat’s GG Dog House & Pup Set is a cute toy your little dog lover will adore. The set comes with a sweet plush stuffed animal, a plastic dog house (with a door that opens and closes), and nine dog accessories (pillow, ball, barbell toy, water bowl, food bowl, newspaper toy, bone, frisbee, and treat).

Colorful & Sensory Station

Parents were impressed with Battat’s Colorful & Sensory Station from the outset, noting that although the station is smaller in size than others in the genre, it is jam-packed with loads of features for great learning and fun. It features easy-to-assemble wooden legs that give it a sturdy, high-quality feeling. Perhaps surprisingly, it’s also lightweight,

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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