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Monterey Booster Seat wins the PTPA Media Inc. Seal of Approval

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Monterey Booster Seat wins the PTPA Media Inc. Seal of Approval
Popular Sunshine Kids’ product gets high marks from the toughest testers of all: parents.

ptpa-media_seal_no-year_rgb.jpgSUMNER, WA – March 12, 2010 – Sunshine Kids Juvenile Products is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious PTPA Media Inc.’s Seal of Approval for excellence in family products for the company’s Monterey Booster Seat.

The PTPA Media “Winner” Seal is internationally recognized among consumers and retailers as one of the most reliable certifications of product quality, functionality and value. All products awarded the Seal have been thoroughly “Parent Tested, Parent Approved.” Because independent parents evaluate these products in their own homes, PTPA winners are chosen based on merit and hands-on consumer experience, rather than on commercial considerations.

Monterey-Silver.jpgAbout Sunshine Kids Juvenile Products

“Earning the Seal of Approval from PTPA Media Inc. for the Monterey Booster Seat is an exciting achievement for us,” said Brad Keller, the company’s President. “The PTPA testing and approval processes is as rigorous as it gets because it’s done by parents using the product in their own homes and cars. We designed the Monterey with features that enhance safety and convenience, such as expandable sides and headrest, side impact protection and the option of securing the seat with our LATCH system. This award confirms that the added value of the Monterey makes a difference to parents.”

The Sunshine Kids Monterey Booster Seat was among many entries from across North America competing to win the PTPA Media Seal of Approval for the Spring 2010 campaign. The products were tested by savvy reviewers and professionals and the results were compiled for PTPA Media Inc.’s review committee for the final decision. The winners of the Seal of Approval from PTPA Media are selected based on value, functionality, quality and appeal of the product.

“At PTPA Media, we are proud to play a role in certifying innovative new products that families can trust,” says Sharon Vinderine, president and founder of PTPA Media. “It’s win-win. By improving communication between manufacturers and consumers, we are helping companies serve their market better, and helping families identify products that have been tested and recommended by their peers.”

About Sunshine Kids Juvenile Products

Sunshine Kids designs, manufactures and distributes travel solutions for the children of today’s families. With innovative product designs and unparalleled safety testing, Sunshine Kids conveniently secures and protects children through every stage of your journey. With more than a decade of experience, Sunshine Kids is recognized by consumer and trade organizations for its unique functionality and thoughtful design in 48 countries worldwide, while maintaining offices in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany. The PTPA Media Inc. Seal of Approval for the Monterey Booster Seat is the 29th major product award the company has won since 2006. For more information on the Radian and Monterey car seats and travel accessory line, visit www.skjp.com.

About PTPA Media Inc.

“At PTPA Media, we are proud to play a role in certifying innovative new products that parents can trust,” says Sharon Vinderine, president and founder of PTPA Media. “It’s win-win. By improving communication between manufacturers and consumers, we are helping companies serve their market better, and helping families identify products that have been tested and recommended by their peers.”

For more information visit www.ptpamedia.com.

For More Information Contact:
Kathy Laux, Marketing Director,253-859-5700,ext 122, kathy.laux@skjp.com

Who would have thought…

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Who would have thought that you really need 32 hours of training to be certified in car seat instillation. I certainly didn’t. We have known our little state was severely lacking in people certified to do car seat instillation. For those of you who were at our Bellani Birthday Party waiting to get your car seat checked, you can attest to our frustration with this issue. We know that over 80% of car seats are installed incorrectly, and now I know why.

There are sliding, switching, locking and sewn latch plates that go with ALS, ELS, switchable and no retracting retractors. Really there are. For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about, don’t worry about it, you don’t need to because Kelly and I have spent the last 3 days and will be back at it tomorrow learning it for you. Did you know that each car has a weight limit to use latch? I didn’t. Some cars you can only use latch up to 40lbs.

I’m sure many of you are going to have questions, lots of them. We’ll have more information in our newsletters and in store on when help is going to be available. I am very happy to tell you, that out of 10 instructors we have had for the past 3 days, ALL of them have said they like the Radian 65 and 80 the most! Come into our center and we’ll tell you why.

See you Friday, Shannon