{"id":7226,"date":"2018-06-26T17:11:51","date_gmt":"2018-06-26T22:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=7226"},"modified":"2018-06-26T17:11:51","modified_gmt":"2018-06-26T22:11:51","slug":"award-winning-recognition-continues-for-veteran-owned-american-manufacturer-simplay3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/2018\/06\/26\/award-winning-recognition-continues-for-veteran-owned-american-manufacturer-simplay3\/","title":{"rendered":"Award Winning Recognition Continues for Veteran-owned, American Manufacturer, Simplay3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Simplay3 Company is pleased to announce that an off-road children\u2019s wagon, a two-passenger ride-on toy and portable track and train table have been recognized for excellence.<\/p>\n<p>The latest recognition for Simplay3 includes the double awardee My Buddy &amp; Me SUV along with\u00a0the Trail Master Wagon, and the Carry &amp; Go Track Table. \u201cWe work hard to make sure kids can grow through basic playtime experiences,\u201d explains John Hradisky, Vice President, Design. \u201cWe know kids enjoy our toys and parents love<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>the durability and ease of assembly<strong>.<\/strong>To put in all the effort and then win a prestigious award is very gratifying<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>for the development team!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Parents\u2019 Choice, Family Choice and NAPPA Award programs give the following description of their award selection process.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Parents\u2019 Choice Awards committee look for products that entertain and teach with flair, stimulate imagination and inspire creativity. Judges are interested in how a product helps a child grow: socially, intellectually, emotionally, ethically, physically.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Family Choice Awards recognizes the best products, services and resources for all members of a family. This awards program is one of the most coveted, family friendly consumer awards programs in the nation. Consumers recognize the awards as top recommendations for their buying decisions from \u201cthe source they trust most.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNAPPA\u2019s team of independent expert judges, along with parent and child testers, select the best toys and other family must-haves to be award winners through year-round product testing. The National Parenting Product Awards ensure that parents purchase the highest quality products that help them connect and enjoy time with their families.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parents\u2019 Choice Silver Award<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>My Buddy &amp; Me SUV<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><em>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><em>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><strong>Ages:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a01.5-5 yrs.<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>SRP: \u00a0$99.99<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The My Buddy &amp; Me SUV features a fold and store floorboard that transforms the vehicle from a push powered ride-in car to a foot-to-floor powered SUV. \u00a0The working front driver\u2019s side and rear trunk doors provide authenticity, while the smooth front caster wheels ensure smooth mobility. It also comes with a two-position front seat, a pretend steering wheel and a clicking ignition knob.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parents\u2019 Choice Recommended and Family\u00a0Choice Award Winner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Trail Master Wagon<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ages 1.5-4 yrs. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<wbr \/>SRP: $89.99<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unlike the traditional 4-wheel wagon, this revolutionary design features two over-sized wheels that provide a pure joy adventure for toddlers when going off-the-beaten-path with their parents. A high contoured back, seat belt, and deep footwell offer comfortable, secure cruising. It has a rotating lap bar for easy entry\/exit, and a curved handle can be released and tethered underneath for easy storage and convenient transport.<\/p>\n<p><strong>National Parenting Products Award (NAPPA) Winners\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>My Buddy &amp; Me SUV\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>Ages 1.5-5yrs.<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0SRP: $99.99<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Carry &amp; Go Track Table<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>Ages 3+ yrs.<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0SRP: $39.99<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Carry &amp; Go Track Table is another fun and super practical product from Simplay3,\u201d says NAPPA Director Elena Epstein. \u201cWith this track table, you can bring the fun anywhere. Perfect for when visiting grandma\u2019s house, play dates or any time your kids want to have some fun with their cars and train sets.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Simplay3 products for kids and grown-ups can be purchased on the company website and Amazon Marketplace. For more information, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/stats.newswire.com\/x\/im?sum=WyJoZWRucCIsImhlZHVtIl0&amp;act=WyJoZWR1bSJd&amp;final=https%3A%2F%2Fsimplay3.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/stats.newswire.com\/x\/im?sum%3DWyJoZWRucCIsImhlZHVtIl0%26act%3DWyJoZWR1bSJd%26final%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fsimplay3.com%252F&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1530134759293000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF5pDOcwPDSR3MltYK4c3fEcHiLLw\">https:\/\/simplay3.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Simplay3 Company is pleased to announce that an off-road children\u2019s wagon, a two-passenger ride-on toy and portable track and train table have&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7227,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[219],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/5e447086194a26e683ba69f01b8e.jpg?fit=200%2C200","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":13540,"url":"http:\/\/popculturenetwork.com\/wordpress\/2019\/02\/16\/mattel-wins-toy-of-the-year-award-for-jurassic-world-dinosaur-line-in-the-action-figure-category\/","url_meta":{"origin":7226,"position":0},"title":"Mattel Wins &#8220;Toy Of The Year&#8221; Award For Jurassic World\u2122 Dinosaur Line In The Action Figure Category","author":"Dave Napitupulu","date":"February 16, 2019","format":"image","excerpt":"NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2019 \/PRNewswire\/ -- Mattel, Inc. 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