JOYIN Group is recruiting US and European parents based in Shanghai to join our JOVA (toys) and Lalalark (baby & toddler products) product testing panel.

As a tester, you will receive real, pre-release, or newly launched products to use with your child at home in everyday situations, then share your honest feedback with our product and research team.

This is not a focus group or a one-time survey. Testers will actually use the products at home for a set period (typically 1–3 weeks depending on the product category), followed by a 30–45 minute follow-up interview (in-person or via video call). During the interview, our researchers will ask about your experience, your child’s reaction, ease of use, safety concerns, and anything you would change.

Your feedback will directly contribute to product design decisions, safety improvements, and future launches for JOVA and Lalalark — brands used by families across the US and Europe.

What the experience looks like, step by step:

• Complete a short screening questionnaire (5 minutes)
• If selected, receive the product via delivery or in-person pickup in Shanghai
• Use the product naturally at home with your child during the assigned testing period
• Complete brief check-ins during the testing period (such as photo/video updates or a mid-point questionnaire, depending on the product)
• Attend a follow-up interview (in-person preferred, video call available) to share your experience in detail
• Receive your incentive after completing the interview (product to keep + cash/gift card)

Who we're looking for:

• Parents or primary caregivers currently living in Shanghai (able to attend an in-person interview or receive/return products locally is a plus, but video interviews can also be arranged)
• Have at least one child aged 0–6 years old
• Willing to use the assigned product as part of your child’s daily routine throughout the testing period
• Comfortable sharing honest feedback, including constructive criticism — we want genuine opinions, not just positive comments
• Able to participate in a follow-up interview in either Mandarin or English
• Able to provide simple documentation during testing, such as a few photos, short videos, or brief notes when requested
• No professional or financial connections to competing toy or baby product brands, to avoid conflicts of interest

Preferred, but not required (may apply to specific product tests):

• Children within a specific target age range depending on the product (for example, a Lalalark feeding product may target children aged 6–18 months, while a JOVA climbing toy may target children aged 3–6 years)
• Multiple children aged 0–6 years old, which can provide additional sibling or comparison feedback
• First-time experience with JOVA or Lalalark products, to capture fresh impressions
• Interest in joining an ongoing tester pool for future product testing opportunities

Please note: Product-specific requirements (such as exact age range, child’s gender if relevant, or household setup) will be confirmed during the screening process. Not every applicant will be selected for every round — testers will be matched based on the best fit for each product’s target users.

• Free product to keep after completing the test and interview
• Cash or gift card compensation for your time (amount varies by product complexity and testing duration — will be specified per test)
• Early access to new JOVA and Lalalark products before they launch publicly
• The chance to directly shape products your own children (and other families) will use
• Priority invitation to future testing rounds if you're a good fit for our ongoing panel 
• A low-pressure, respectful process — we value your time and your family's routine, and testing is designed to fit naturally into daily life rather than disrupt it

To apply, please provide your basic information (name, contact number/WeChat, and district in Shanghai), your child’s information (age and gender of children aged 0–6), household context (who is involved in your child’s daily care routine), availability over the next 4–6 weeks for both the testing period and follow-up interview, interview preference (in-person in Shanghai or video call), and language preference (Mandarin or English). You can also optionally share a photo or short note about your child’s current toys or baby products, which will help us match you with the most relevant product tests. After submitting your information, our research team will review applications and contact selected participants within 5–7 business days. Due to the number of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually, but all information submitted will be kept confidential and used only for product testing recruitment purposes. We’re looking for real parents with real experiences, not professional reviewers — there are no “wrong” answers. Whether your child loves the product, refuses to use it, or you notice any safety concerns, all feedback is valuable and helps us improve future products. For any questions about the program, please contact UserResearch@jovatoys.com.