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Bright Bugz

Bright Bugz

Bright Bugz is a great little invention/trick that dazzled testers. At its core this is a magic act that uses mobile phone and tablet technology to wow an audience. The directions are clear and easy to understand BUT it takes lots of practice to master these tricks. Not all of our testers had the patience […]

3D Coin Art

3D Coin Art

Testers agreed that this was a unique, fun project for families and perfect to use around a national holiday, particularly July 4th-Independence Day (which conveniently happened to fall in the middle of our testing period). The set creates a visually stunning 3D American flag that can be proudly displayed when it is completed. The set

Riding Center with Rider & Horses

For children who always wanted a horse this might be the next best thing (plus there is no mucking of stalls involved). Parents described this as a high-quality play set of substantial size that is perfect for horse lovers, and parents that love giving their children imaginative play outlets. The sky is the limit as

Classic Space Ship Peach Skin Pavilion With Wings

Whether it’s a fort, a tent, a clubhouse, or a hideout any place that is the exclusive domain of kids (no adults allowed) is a special part of childhood. This spaceship fits the bill to a T and keeps all your couch cushions and sheets where they are supposed to be. The primary structure is

Space Rocket with Launch Site

Over the years Playmobil has repeatedly proven their ability to connect with children. Their themed building sets spark imaginative play even before the box is opened. Playmobil uses larger pieces that other building sets making it is easier for small hands to manipulate. The colors are vibrant and the details are precise. The pieces are

Pony Up Daddy

Pony Up Daddy

The Pony Up Daddy Saddle is a unique, cute product for kids who love getting pony rides! It’s well made, the directions are clear, it’s age suitable and kids loved it. Testers liked that it is designed to provide a little seat for the child with a handle for them to hold onto instead of

Nite-Nite Light Bulb

Nite-Nite Light Bulb

$20 for a bulb? That was the first reaction from just about every tester who reviewed the Nite-Nite Light Bulb. OK so it’s not exactly like every other bulb, it’s a low wattage bulb that shines an amber light. Things started to change and get interesting when parents read the instructions. They learned how the

Hive

Hive

You’ve probably heard the phrase “easy to learn but a lifetime to master”. In the case of Hive that’s probably the best way to sum up one of the most unique and ingenious games we have seen in quite some time. We could try to tell you that it’s a little like Chinese Checkers or

Pottery Cool Studio

Pottery Cool Studio

This new product from Spin Master, which has produced multiple Seal winners over the years in categories as diverse as R/C vehicles to board games, is yet another winner. Pottery Cool Studio gives kids the ability to create pottery using their own wheel! The set comes complete with a clay pottery wheel, tools and paint.

Peppa Pigs Muddy Puddles Memory Game

What a fun memory game for any Peppa Pig fan. There are many versions of the classic matching memory game and to be honest this one is not significantly different with the notable exception of a few characteristics. 1) The cards are larger than most memory games. This is a good thing for the suggested

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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