EMERYVILLE, Calif., Sept. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:LF), the leader in educational entertainment, today announced that the new LeapBand activity tracker and LeapPad3, LeapFrog's highest performing five-inch learning tablet ever, received The National Parenting Center's Fall Seal of Approval. To date, LeapFrog products have received more than 80 Seals of Approval from The National Parenting Center.

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"We are honored that our latest innovations, LeapBand and LeapPad3, join the numerous LeapFrog award-winning learning products and that we continue to receive recognition from highly-respected organizations such as The National Parenting Center," said John Barbour, chief executive officer at LeapFrog. "This prestigious acknowledgement is a testament from industry and parenting experts that our products, whether a children's learning tablet or an all new activity tracker, deliver the best first experiences for children. Our incredibly talented team is singularly focused on delivering the highest quality learning experiences possible that help children reach their potential."

"Our testing panel of parents and children continue to be impressed with LeapFrog's commitment to producing exceptional educational entertainment including this year's LeapBand activity tracker and the LeapPad3 learning tablet," said David Katzner, president of The National Parenting Center. "These two products are perfect examples of how LeapFrog brings technology into our homes, enriching our children's lives. As an organization, we continue to be delighted by LeapFrog's innovations. We commend LeapFrog for always striving to push the envelope, finding new ways to deliver age-appropriate play experiences that are both educational and engaging."

Fit Made Fun with LeapBand!

Inspired by the Partnership for a Healthier America and First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative to help children develop healthy habits and lead more active lives, the LeapBand activity tracker gets kids moving with fun activity challenges and healthy living tips combined with incredibly engaging virtual pet play, all of which encourages them to be more physically active and make healthier choices.

"When it comes to cutting edge technology educational entertainment we are always delighted but not surprised when LeapFrog hits the market with a new device. With the new LeapBand activity tracker we discovered a wearable device that uses LeapFrog technology while promoting health and fitness which of course, is quite ingenious," continues Katzner.

LeapFrog's Most Powerful Learning Tablet!

With kid-safe web, Wi-Fi and a new capacitive touchscreen, LeapPad3 is the perfect combination of performance, durability, safety and affordability. LeapFrog's highest performing five-inch learning tablet, LeapPad3 features LeapFrog's latest and most powerful processor, 4GB of memory, two mega-pixel front and back cameras and video recorders, and a built-in lithium ion rechargeable battery so the exploration and creativity never ends.

"From its very first incarnation, LeapFrog's LeapPad learning tablets have been leaders in educational tablet technology. The new LeapPad3 learning tablet raises the bar one more time and according to testers LeapFrog has outdone themselves again. As grown-ups we expect high performance from our tablets which sell for much more money, we expect quad-core processors, sleek designs and fast Wi-Fi - LeapFrog's LeapPad3 has it all. Then LeapFrog puts all that power inside a rugged case that is incredibly tough," comments Katzner.

Availability

The LeapBand activity tracker (MSRP $39.99, for children 4 to 7 years old) is now available in green, pink and blue online and at major retail locations. Additional activities and challenges are free and available for download via LeapFrog Connect for LeapBand. For more information, visit www.leapfrog.com/leapband.

The LeapPad3 learning tablet (MSRP $99.99, for children 3-9 years old) is now available in green and pink online and at major retail locations. For more information, visit www.leapfrog.com/tablets.

About LeapFrog

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is the leader in educational entertainment for children. For nearly 20 years, LeapFrog has created award-winning learning solutions that combine educational expertise, innovative technology and a child's love for fun. With experiences that are personalized to each child's level, LeapFrog helps children achieve their potential through LeapFrog's proprietary learning tablets, learn to read and write systems, interactive learning toys and more, all designed or approved by LeapFrog's full-time in-house team of learning experts. LeapFrog's Learning Path, the ultimate guide for parents on early childhood, is designed specifically to help support and guide their child's learning with personalized ideas and feedback, fun activities and expert advice. LeapFrog is based in Emeryville, California, and was founded in 1995 by a father who revolutionized technology-based learning solutions to help his child learn how to read. Learn more at www.leapfrog.com.

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