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Canadian-Based PTPA Media Turns Green: Eco-Conscious Products Included for the First Time on Discerning List of Parent-Tested and Approved Summer Winners

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Eleven Family-Friendly "Green" Products Earn a Coveted Spot on this
Quarter's Selective List Created to Enrich the Lives of Parents and Kids

TORONTO, July 15 /CNW/ - Constantly on the search to discover new products that improve the quality of family life, PTPA Media - a Canadian company that awards products which have been tested and approved by parents - is including eleven "green" items to this summer's list of innovative product winners. While safety has always been a hallmark for products chosen to be PTPA Media winners, the list of summer awardees marks a first for the company as more families look for eco-friendly alternatives.

Winners - which include several Canadian-based companies - will be announced today on the local morning show, 'Breakfast Television.' Awardees were selected based on appeal, functionality, quality and value. "Green" products listed in separate category:

- Hoppop Diaper Bag by Zoom Distribution: www.zoomdistribution.com
- Sun-Protective Clothing by NoZone: www.nozone.com
- Blankets by Baby Magoo: www.babymagoo.com
- Sunscreen by KINeSYS: www.kinesys.com
- Baby Tooth Album: www.babytoothalbum.com
- Bumbo Baby Sitter: www.bumbo.co.za
- 7AM Enfant: www.7amenfant.com
- Bracelets by Belle Pearl: www.bellepearl.com
- My Brest Friend Original Nursing Pillow: www.zenoffprod.com
- My Brest Friend Deluxe Nursing Pillow Features: www.zenoffprod.com
- Goober Baby Change Purse: www.gooberbaby.com
- Dream Pearl Soap: www.dreampearlsoap.com
- Hisense Babysense V by Baby Safe US: www.babysafeus.com
- Universal Stone by Jolanta Interiors: www.universalstone.ca
- Maya Wrap: MSRP: $55.95; www.mayawrap.com
- Bella Materna: www.bellamaterna.com
- Snack & Play Tray by Star Kids: www.starkidsproducts.com
- Flip Flop Fun by Noodle Head: www.noodleheadfun.com
- Zoobies Pets: www.zoobies.com
- Luxury Baby Wraps by Primal Roar: www.primalroar.ca
- Sun-Protective Clothing by NoZone: www.nozone.com
- Cloth Coffee Cup Sleeves by Cupcoat Expressions: www.cupcoats.com
- Kangaroo Towel by Small Made Simple: www.smallmadesimple.com
- Babeebrite Light by Mommy Bee Happy: www.mommybeehappy.com
- Cloth Diapers by Bummis: www.bummis.com

PTPA's "GREEN" Product Winners:
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- Frozen Organic Baby Food by Healthy Sprouts: www.healthysprouts.ca
- Frozen Organic Baby Food by Sweetpea: www.sweetpeababyfood.com
- BPA Free Baby Bottles by Green to Grow: www.greentogrow.com
- Shaklee Get Clean(R) Dish Wash Concentrates: www.shaklee.com
- Shaklee Get Clean(R) Basic H2(R): www.shaklee.com
- SIGG Bottles by Northern Spirit: www.norther-spriit.ca
- Free & Clear Cleaner by Seventh Generation: www.seventhgeneration.com
- Eco Discoveries Cleaning Products: www.ecodiscoveries.com
- Organic Onesie by Booda Bellie: www.boodabellie.com
- Ringley Teether: MSRP: www.ringley.com
- Oopsy Daisy Rinseless Shampoo: www.oopsydaisybb.com

More About The Awards...

As word has spread about the superior products mentioned on www.ptpamedia.com, especially those that have received the organization's seal of approval, more and more parents have flocked to the web site for consumer purchasing advice. Award winners have the opportunity to gain top-notch exposure for their products through local and national news releases, television and radio coverage and through the PTPA Media web site and online store. Winners also receive invaluable market research, confidential feedback/suggestions and development information from targeted consumers, as well as online sales exposure through the PTPA Media web site/online store and exceptional brand exposure. This gives participants further exposure to thousands of retailers and parents in search of the safest, kid-tested products. Finally, all winners will be given the opportunity to display the PTPA Media seal of approval on all packaging and online, which signifies to parents and consumers the products are parent-tested and parent-approved putting consumers' minds more at ease.

About PTPA
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PTPA provides an objective means to discover, appraise and promote new products designed to enrich family living. Products range from baby clothing, toys and accessories to parent-centric creations that enhance day to day life. The company's mission is to marry innovative companies with discerning consumers, and to provide reliable and relevant information to both parties with the intent of improving the consumer access to exciting quality products. PTPA will provide a platform for companies to introduce their products for evaluation and feedback from the experts that matter most - parents! Awards will be presented to companies whose products are deemed exceptional by a knowledgeable and unbiased panel of experts. Award recipients will have access to promotional expertise and extensive advertising and marketing venues.

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