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Pengoloo

Pengoloo

Another wonderful game from the very inventive team at Blue Orange. To start with, Blue Orange puts great care into their packaging and the manufacturing of their games, including all safety protocols, which parents noted appreciatively. As for the game itself it is a top notch memory game that kids really enjoyed playing. The ability […]

Fundomino

Fundomino

If the wonderfully unique game tin doesn’t win you over, perhaps it will be the quality of pieces and the care taken by Blue Orange Games in producing such a superb product. But most likely it will be the game itself which is a great “twist” on the timeless game of dominoes. The twists and

Air Hogs Zero Gravity Micro

Air Hogs Zero Gravity Micro

What can we tell you? We saw the claims, heard the hype, read the instructions and still we remained unconvinced that this car could actually climb a wall. We were wrong, this baby can climb! It is such a cool sight seeing this car hug the wall and execute remote controlled turns. The switch from

Mummy Maze: The Tomb Treasures Maze Book

Mazes have always been fun and somewhat addicting, after all once you put the pencil down and start on the journey, who can stop without reaching the exit? The Mummy Maze adds some unique twists to the traditional paper maze and really drew our testers in. Perfect for down time, waiting time and travel time,

Senet: The Ancient Tomb Treasures Game

Testers gave very high marks to this fascinating new game, the only downside being that only two players can play at a time, since everyone wanted to get in on the action. Based on an ancient game and equally ancient culture, the experience is quick and fun. The instructions are clear and straightforward and the

Sometimes Si, Sometimes No!

Sometimes Si, Sometimes No!

Evaluating this DVD release was a challenge because it is clearly not for everyone. After all, while alcoholism and drug abuse is clearly a serious and significant concern, not everyone has to deal with its consequences. For those who find themselves involved in the far reaching impact that this disease can have on families and

Creativity Express

Creativity Express

When your child is ready to take the next step in their artistic growth, beyond crayon drawings and finger-paints, into the brave new world of artistic, animated expression, then this is the place you need to begin. An impressive blend of video instruction and guided tutorials teach users the fundamentals of this medium and then

Mark-my-time

Mark-my-time

This personal timekeeper was a huge hit in our testing centers. Children of all ages were thrilled to show off how much they had read to any and all who would listen. Especially Mom and Dad. Using the timer is quite simple and parents thought it was a stroke of genius to build this timer

Zoo Vet Endangered Animals

Zoo Vet Endangered Animals

This extremely challenging game demands your child’s attention but rewards it with a superb interactive experience. For animal lovers or potential veterinarians it might be the perfect combination of real play and real education. Animals from around the world are introduced and your child will learn things about each one that will knock your socks

Farm Vet

Farm Vet

If your child has expressed an interest in the care and nurturing of animals, this software will let them take a big step towards exploring much more than the idea of petting cute furry animals back to health. Placed in the role of caregiver, your child will have to assume the role and really embrace

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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