Affiliate Disclosure
Last Updated: August 12th, 2025
Our Commitment to Transparency
At BestKidsToysGuide, we believe in complete transparency about how we fund our mission to help parents find the best educational toys for their children. This page explains our affiliate relationships and how they may affect the content you read on our site.
Amazon Associates Program
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
BestKidsToysGuide participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. When you click on certain links to Amazon and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
How Affiliate Links Work
When you purchase products through our affiliate links:
- You pay the same price – Affiliate commissions never increase the cost of products for you
- We earn a small commission – This helps support our ability to test toys and create helpful content
- Your purchase helps our mission – Revenue allows us to buy more toys for testing and spend time creating detailed reviews
Our Editorial Independence
Our affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or recommendations:
- Honest reviews only – We only recommend toys we believe provide genuine educational value
- No pay-for-play – Toy manufacturers do not pay us for positive reviews
- Critical evaluation – We share both pros and cons of every toy we review
Types of Affiliate Relationships
Primary Affiliations
- Amazon Associates – Our primary affiliate partnership for toy purchases
- Other retailers – We may occasionally link to other retailers when products aren’t available on Amazon
What We Don’t Do
- Accept payment for positive reviews
- Recommend toys we haven’t personally evaluated
- Hide negative aspects of products
- Prioritize commission rates over educational value
How We Choose Products to Review
Our toy selection process is based on:
- Educational value – Does it genuinely teach skills or concepts?
- Engagement factor – Do kids actually play with it beyond the first day?
- Age appropriateness – Is it suitable for the claimed age range?
- Safety standards – Does it meet current safety requirements?
- Parent feedback – What are other families saying about long-term use?
Commission rates do NOT influence our product selection or recommendations.
Your Trust Matters
We understand that choosing educational toys for your children is an important decision. Our goal is to provide you with honest, helpful information based on real family experience. If you ever have questions about our recommendations or affiliate relationships, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Disclosure Identification
Throughout our site, affiliate links are clearly marked with:
- (affiliate link) notation or similar
- Clear context about our relationship with retailers
- Prominent disclosure statements at the beginning of review posts
FTC Compliance
This disclosure complies with the Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines for online advertising and affiliate marketing. We are committed to following all applicable laws and regulations regarding advertising and endorsements.
Questions or Concerns
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how they might affect our recommendations, please contact us at [your contact email]. We’re always happy to discuss our review process and editorial standards.
Thank you for supporting BestKidsToysGuide. Your purchases through our affiliate links help us continue providing honest, detailed reviews to help families find toys that truly support children’s learning and development.
This disclosure applies to all content on BestKidsToysGuide.com, including blog posts, product reviews, gift guides, and any other pages that may contain affiliate links.