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Silly Scents Smashups

Crayola’s Silly Scents Smashups are a vibrant artistic set of markers designed to add a spark your child’s creative journey. The eco-friendly packaging impressed testers who appreciated the nod toward sustainability. Silly Scents offers up a diverse array of scented markers, crayons, and a range of coloring pages, perfect for on-the-go creative sessions.The crayons are […]

Doodle & Draw line

Crayola’s Doodle and Draw line of markers and pencils has once again proven why Crayola is a staple in just about every household. The line includes Fine Point and Ultra Fine Point Doodle Markers, Dual-Ended Doodle Markers, Color Change Doodle Markers, and Sketch & Shade Doodle Pencils. These are ideal for both casual doodling and

Scribble Scrubbie Pets Glow Ocean Lagoon

The Scribble Scrubbie Pets Glow Ocean is a creative craft kit that will captivate your child’s imagination from the moment they see it. The colorful set includes three adorable and eye-catching ocean animals, a bathtub you can fill with real running water, a brush, and a set of colorful markers. Its a great way for

Storypod Screen Free Audio Learning System Starter Sets

Looking for an innovative and captivating way to provide screen-free entertainment and learning for your child? Storypod Screen Free Audio Learning System Starter Sets by Craftie Fox might be where your search ends. With its unique storytelling and musical experience, the Storypod is a stand-out toy that enchants kids’ imagination and curiosity. Setting up the

LeapFrog Mr. Pencils Scribble, Write & Read

Mr. Pencil’s Scribble, Write & Read tablet is a standout educational tool that struck a chord with parents and young learners alike, as it makes learning to read a fun and interactive experience. The toy is a superb aid when it comes to teaching children how to read and write. One of the standout features

LeapFrog® Slide-to-Read ABC Flash Cards™

LeapFrog’s Slide to Read ABC Flash Cards is a shining example of how educational toys can be fun, engaging, and beneficial for children’s development. This won’t be shocking news to parents who have come to expect this from LeapFrog. Still, that didn’t keep them from raving about the numerous features and the learning opportunities packed

HD Coloring Kit

The Crayola HD Coloring Kit is a visual delight from the moment you lay eyes on its inviting, bright packaging. Packed with 30 colored pencils, a sharpener, and 20 stunning nature-themed pre-shaded sheets, it’s an artful escape that appeals to a wide age range. Though labeled for ages 8 and up, this kit’s simplicity and

LeapFrog Rainbow Learning Lights Mixer

LeapFrog’s Rainbow Learning Lights Mixer is a fun new toy that offers a wide range of age-appropriate educational experiences, motor skill development, and entertainment, all in one adorable play set. Though it is listed as being for children as young as two, our testers felt it could be enjoyed by kids of various age groups,

SmartGames Dress Code

SmartGames Dress Code

SmartGames Dress Code is a fabulous non-electronic game that captivates young minds with a delightful blend of ingenuity, creativity, engineering, art, and logic. It’s the kind of game that keeps children engaged without relying on screens or batteries, making it a refreshing addition to any family’s entertainment repertoire. One of the standout features of Dress

FamilyKeeper

FamilyKeeper

The FamilyKeeper app by ReasonLabs is a must-have in the arsenal of any tech-savvy parent looking to keep their children safe in the digital age. What sets this app apart is the peace of mind it offers to parents. The tracking features are robust, and Screen Time controls make it almost like having your very

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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