iParenting Media Awards Announce Best Products of 2008

Feb. 1, 2008 — iParenting Media has announced the winners of the iParenting Media Awards Best Products of 2008, including items ranging from high-tech toys, safety gear and educational software to helpful books, audio CDs and Web sites. Award-winning products were selected based on their fun value, product quality, ease of use, play duration, educational nature and uniqueness, among other criteria.

Hundreds of products were submitted for judging in 20 categories. All products submitted for the iParenting Media Awards Best Products of 2008 underwent a thorough evaluation process that has ISO 9001:2000 Certification from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). ISO is the world's largest developer of standardization regulations, and ISO 9001:2000 is an internationally recognized standard of quality assurance.

"Thousands of new products are introduced each year, and the iParenting Media Awards have become a resource that identifies the best of the best products for families, providing parents with a trusted source of information and insight," said Alvin All, Director and General Manager of iParenting Media. "For more than a decade we've been recognizing great products and the 2008 award winners are no exception."

To be considered for an iParenting Media Award, companies submitted four identical samples of each product that were precisely matched within iParenting's database of hundreds of experienced reviewers using iParenting's state-of-the-art technology. Products were thoroughly reviewed and evaluated by a variety of sources including experts and families. Results were compiled and submitted to the iParenting Media Executive Committee for final approval. The end result of this comprehensive process is the following list of iParenting Media award winning products.

The iParenting Media Award winners for the Best Products of 2008 are:

Techno Source Illuminated W.O.R.D.

Techno Source Rubik's Revolution