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Wobbly Worm

Wobbly Worm

Wobbly Worm is a simple tossing game for younger kids made considerably cuter and more challenging by the ‘wobbly worm’ itself. Said worm sits atop a battery operated base that wobbles the attached bright green worm “pole”. Game play is fun for the whole family. It exercises gross motor skills for children while also providing […]

PAW Patrol Mission Cruiser

Spin Master packed a whole lot of fun into this new PAW Patrol toy. There are loads of imaginary experiences waiting, especially for fans of the show and we know there are millions! With the push of a button, not only does the top flip up with a “mission screen” but the side flips down

Lulyboo Auto Seat Protector

This is a great addition to any family car that has a rear-facing baby or toddler on board. One of the things the Lulyboo Auto Seat Protector does best is what its name implies, it protects your car’s seats from scratches and stains that an infant car seat can leave. A product that can help

Bright Signs Learning Kit

Bright Signs Learning Kit

There are numerous early learning kits to start young children down the path of, not only learning, but getting excited about it. Bright Signs does an excellent job here, our tester children were often quite riveted. Parents noted how they liked the incorporation of sign language, letter practice, and reading practice all at once. They

Brainy Bucks Real Money ATM

What a great, fun way to teach kids the value of a dollar while also keeping their money safe and secure. This “real-working ATM” is the next step in the evolution of the traditional piggy bank and essentially gives kids their very first bank account. Not only does it store their real money but it

Grippies Links

Grippies Links

Watching toddlers discover the magic of magnets, specifically Grippies Links, was as much fun for parents as it was for their children. Grippies Links are chunky pieces designed with a colorful textured rubber that makes them easy for small hands to grasp. The magnets are strong enough so that stacking and connecting the pieces is

Health Check with Medication Reminder Thermometer

If your child starts feeling ill and you sense a fever is coming on you want to be able to check their temperature quickly and accurately. This MOBI thermometer allows you to check temps without putting the probe all the way into the ear, or even running it across their forehead. Simply point the thermometer

ALEX Discover Ready, Set, Space

ALEX Brands have become a diverse collection of products over the years but when you ask most of our testers they will tell you that they associate ALEX most with great craft kits. Ready, Set, Space falls right in that sweet spot offering up 13 unique craft activities. Parents appreciated that the box includes everything

ALEX DIY Sweetlings Frost-A-Friend Princess

Sweetlings Frost-A-Friend Princess gives your child the keys to the “bakery”. Using their imagination and creativity they can create and decorate an adorable Cupcake Princess complete with decorative background. Parents were impressed with the eye catching packaging and noted that inside you’ll find all the items needed for your child’s creation (cupcake base, clay, along

Ultra Pulse Talking Ear & Forehead Thermometer

The Ultra Pulse Talking Ear and Forehead Thermometer impressed testers, a couple of whom actually referred to it as “the Rolls Royce of thermometers.” High praise indeed. Other reviews weren’t different in their tone many along the lines of “this thermometer can do it all.” The ease of use for both the ear and forehead

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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