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Air Hogs Saw Blade

Air Hogs Saw Blade

We have seen quite a few remote controlled helicopters hit the market in recent years. As dazzling as they were when first released their novelty has worn off a bit. According to our testers, the number one reason is the difficulty both they and their children have experienced controlling the flight of the copters. Spin […]

Spinmaster Cool Baker - Cake Pop Party Pops

Not sure exactly when cake pops became all the rage but suffice to say, their time is now and kids love them. This cake pop creator kit was for not just for the yummy sweet treat at the end but for the creative expression when it came to decorating the pops. The whole kit has

AquaDoodle - Draw N Doodle - Classic Mat

It doesn’t seem all that long ago that our testers were first introduced to the Aqua Doodle but in fact it was nine years ago. Now in 2013 AQ is still going strong and still impressing testers. Giving children the freedom to express themselves without any set up paints or potential for a messy cleanup

Magic Cube 6000 & Rose Stone 5200

Magic Cube 6000 & Rose Stone 5200

As hard as it might be to admit, we are tethered to our smart phones. They have become appendages that are with us from the time we wake until we put them back into their chargers at night. The problem is that many phones don’t have the battery juice to last throughout the day. If

Clubs

Clubs

Most of us have at one time or another played Spades or Hearts, but Clubs? Most parents were both baffled and intrigued, curious to see what permutation of the classic card games this might offer. Being able to put aside the rules they knew from the other games it took some testers a bit of

Little Pim Spanish Complete Backpack

Little Pim has collected quite a number of Seals of Approval over the years, impressing testers with its great methodology for teaching foreign languages to young children. This new release is really a complete package of the materials that have been helping so many children for so many years. All tucked away within the clear

NERF Firevision Sports Flyer Set

For kids who love to play outdoors there is nothing worse than darkness. As the sun sets, it just ruins all the fun! Never fear, NERF has come to the rescue with a cool new way to extend fun, active play way past dusk. By donning NERF’s own Firevision frames, that aim a targeted light

Marvel Iron Man 3 Assemblers - Action Figure Assortment

Is there anyone who doesn’t think Iron Man is awesome? Certainly none of our testers, young or old. This action figure set is perfect for small hands to put together, move and imagine Iron Man adventures to their heart’s content. The pieces are sturdy and can withstand endless amounts of changing and reconfiguring. Parents felt

Kre-O Transformers Kreon Micro Changers Combiners Assortment

If your child loves building toys, especially those that can be played with after they are put together, then these micro changers that sell for under $10 have to go on your gift list. Pieces snap together easily and can be taken apart just as easily. Once attached the arms and legs swivel to simulate

MOBI Dual Scan PRIME Digital Thermometer

There are some who resist the breakneck pace of technology but seriously who wants to return to the days of mercury filled, glass thermometers. Especially when there are alternatives as easy, affordable and amazing as this Digital Thermometer from MOBI. Testers loved every feature of the Dual Scan PRIME which allowed them to take either

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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