2007 Best Products Award - iParenting Media
The iParenting Media Awards Program provides a credible and objective method of determining the best products in the marketplace and then honors them with the most prestigious consumer award. The iParenting Media Awards receives certified by ISO 9001:2000, the internationally recognized standard of quality assurance.
The unbiased and objectively reviewers of iParenting Media Awards include a diverse set of parents, experts, licensed childcare centers and schools nationwide.
Quotes from reviewers of “2007 Best Products” award:
"WE LOVED IT!! It held my son’s attention for 30 min."
"The product was tried out in our 4 year old program. The children loved it. They caught on really quickly to what was expected to get the right answers and were very pleased with themselves when they got them all right."
"This is great teaching tool."
"I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!! I would buy this for my preschooler and also am going to recommend this to everyone I know who has one. It is fantastic! This is the longest I have been able to entertain my three year old son with an educational toy. THANK YOU."
"This is something we can take with us anywhere."
"I really liked the concept of the product. My daughter caught on quickly. Although the range is 3 – 5, even my 7 year old son would play with her."
"This product was educational and fun all the same time. The game and its packaging was brightly colored and interesting. The children would see the box and ask for play with it."
in the book set. Have recommended that friends to buy this. Worth every penny! Jenny, CA
The National Parenting Center - Holiday Seal of Approval AwardbambinoLUK and miniLUK learning systems were selected to receive 2006 Seal of Approval Award from the National Parenting Center.
The Seal of Approval award program is an independent testing procedure conducted to judge a variety of products introduced and marketed to the parent/child consumer market. Both bambinoLUK and miniLUK products were awarded for the Educational Products category, and were reviewed by independent testers including parents, educators and panelists of The National Parenting Center.
Quotes from Seal of Approval Report for miniLUK:
"Certainly one of the most unique educational systems we have ever seen."
"Children using the miniLUK system are effectively playing and learning at the same time. Testers saw a marked increase in memorization, early math, concentration, logical thinking and verbal acuity."
Quotes from Seal of Approval Report for bambinoLUK:
"A wonderful addition to any preschool curriculum, this high quality, easy to use "game" system really impressed our testers. Using a fun approach to logic and deductive reasoning, instead of traditional teaching methods, bambinoLUK sets out to develop children's intellect. Children testers really responded to and retained the lessons they were taught. The construction of the set, the quality and care given to the design also drew praise from our testers. Given the price, this is an item that will most likely find its place in schools and home schooling situations."
Quotes from Seal of Approval Report for miniLUK:
"Certainly one of the most unique educational systems we have ever seen. miniLUK really impressed our testers with its novel approach to getting children to think. At the heart of the system is a controller with 12 tiles as well as a series of workbooks. Children using the miniLUK system are effectively playing and learning at the same time. Testers saw a marked increase in memorization, early math, concentration, logical thinking and verbal acuity. This is not an inexpensive method and testers were split on whether or not this was a product for the home or school. Nevertheless, the results more than justify this recognition."
2007 Excellent Products Award - iParenting MediaThe iParenting Media Awards Program provides a credible and objective method of determining the best products in the marketplace and then honors them with the most prestigious consumer award. The iParenting Media Awards receives certified by ISO 9001:2000, the internationally recognized standard of quality assurance.
The unbiased and objectively reviewers of iParenting Media Awards include a diverse set of parents, experts, licensed childcare centers and schools nationwide.
Quotes from reviewers of “2007 Excellent Products” award:
"My child likes this product. He will take it out multiple times a week to work through the various books. He is extremely imaginative but yet analytical so this right up his alley."
"I like how the directions are inside each book and how the pieces can all be carried in one container. I also like how it is challenging and unlike any other thinking game I have ever seen."
"It is suitable for multiple age groups. While solving the puzzles, A child uses several developmental skills. The child has positive reinforcement because he can check his results."
"This is a great educational toy. It is extremely interactive and imaginative. My child really enjoyed it after we got the initial hang of it."
"All my children loved playing wit this product. It was challenging and they loved the self check aspect. It is different and unlike anything they own."
"My kids really enjoyed the variety of the puzzles and that they have a range of difficulty.
2008 Parents' Choice Silver award from Parents' Choice Foundation for miniLUK Advance.The Parent's Choice Foundation is the oldest nonprofit organization to provide guide to quality children's toys. The mission of the foundation is to provide parents with reliable unbiased information about tools to help their children learn, to explore new challenges, to discuss ideas and to pursue dreams.
The Parents' Choice Awards program received many strong entries every session and only a small percentage of products entries selected to receive a Parents' Choice Award after many experts and advisors' hard works.
Quotes from reviewers:
"The educational component is substantial, and mastering the challenges yields undeniable satisfaction - and fun."
"For kids and parents who enjoy puzzles that use these skills, this offers a portable and very flexible set of activities."
"The question books are visual rather than verbal, so kids with a variety of learning styles are able to benefit from the fun."
"Question sets come in a wide range of difficulty, so learners of different ages can play."
"The small size and great flexibility make this a solid addition to the long-car-ride or rainy-day assortment of pastimes."
"This unveiling is a fun way to check on accuracy that doesn't require an adult or an answer book."
Dr. Toy's Best New Products Picks for 2008 - miniLUK Advance systemThe award was only given to the most innovative, developmentally appropriate products for children that meet Dr. Toy's high standards (for safety, design, durability, diversity, price, social responsibility, uniqueness, and other features.)--products that offer the child something "extra" for optimal learning, play and fun.
Dr. Toy's award is the only program offered free to consumers that focuses on unique, high quality, educational, creative, and active products. In cooperation with the Institute for Childhood Resources, established in 1975, parents and professionals are provided with the latest information on toys, software, books, games, tapes, and many other special children's products.
