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Hexbug Nano

Hexbug Nano

Nano stands for tiny and we are talking about a tiny little toy here that is priced tiny and packaged in a tiny futuristic tube, but that’s where the tininess ends. This Hexbug quickly became a testing center favorite by virtue of its totally cool design and what happens when you let it loose. You […]

En Mi Casa / In My House

Is this a CD that is marketed as a way to introduce children to the Spanish language. What our testers didn’t expect was to pop it into the car CD and fall in love with the music. From the catchy lyrics to the lively and upbeat tunes this is far more than a language lesson

Zebra Mix

Zebra Mix

Zebra Mix is a wonderful and creative way that both introduces and enhances the fun of baking to children. Everything you need to make delicious culinary concoctions are found in the adorably designed tin lunch box. What really sets this product apart is the ingenious map that makes the experience an even more exciting adventure

Moms Deluxe 3 in 1 Combo Carrier

Once your baby grows out of their infant carrier yet still needs to be attached at your hip for both safety and convenience there is a new kid on the block when it comes to carriers. Snazzy Baby has swiveled the positioning of traditional carriers just slightly so that baby rests on your hip instead

Baby Bistro Box

Baby Bistro Box

Parents, mainly those with children over 1 year old, who saw this feeding guide system expressed great regret that they didn’t have this at their disposal when their children were young. Especially designed for first time parents, there are plenty of helpful and healthy recipes that are easy to manage and produce. Inside the box

ItzaBitza

ItzaBitza

A wonderful new software title that is ideal for new readers, the Itzabitza program utilizes simple words which enhance and entice children to develop of love of reading. According to our testers the software builds confidence and allows for independent play and discovery. It was immediately apparent that the cute graphics appeal to the age

Celeste Sings, Kids Dream

Celeste Sings, Kids Dream

If you are looking for an ideal CD for “wind down” time or to enhance the pre-bed ritual, we have a recommendation for you. Celeste features a soothing voice that adds a gentle feel to the music changing it from sleepy and uninteresting to engaging. Being able to do this while not simultaneously stimulating is

Baby Genius Pet Care Center

Baby Genius Pet Care Center

Caring for pets, either real or imagined, is a big part of childhood play. This Pet Care Center gives young pet lovers a chance to expressively engage in compassionate imagination play. Parents liked watching how their children eagerly jumped into the role of caregiver. The colors and various tools of the pet caregiver trade were

Christopher Pop-In-Kins

If you are looking to create a new family tradition in your house this holiday season our testers met a curious and sneaky elf who might just fit the bill. It all begins with a wonderfully ingenious story to set the scene and introduce Christopher to your children. Then the fun starts as Christopher beguiles

Music Together Lullabies

Music Together Lullabies

Another marvelous, award winning CD that won over the heart and minds of our parent testers. Reviews were overwhelmingly loaded with praise after spending time sharing these beautifully calming songs with their children. Bedtime become special sharing time where parents can wind down with their child and share a special moment at the end of

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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