The major brands scored on their social, environmental and ethical behaviour.
We look at the health issues behind plastic baby bottles and rate 17 products on sustinability and the ethics of the manufacturers.
Whether its on the high street or in the online boutique, there's never been more choice for organic and fairtrade baby clothes. In this 2008 report we rate 18 brands.
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Baby food and milk
With the baby-food market booming, this report examines the ethics and marketing strategies of leading brands.
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Your baby bottles, toddler cups and baby tableware may not be what they seem. This report scratches the surface and reveals the truth about polycarbonate plastics.
This report covers baby backpacks, slings and carriers. See also pushchairs update below.
The health implications of chemicals used in manufacture, ethical ratings for 12 makes and advice on safety. The report was first published in 2007 in issue 110 of Ethical Consumer magazine.
See also Games Consoles
Nappies
This report weighs up the advantages and disadvantages of disposable nappies and rates the brands. Also includes a comparison of the reusable brands. The report was first published in 2010 in issue 123 of Ethical Consumer magazine.
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A short 2007 update on pushchairs.
Toys
Picking the best toys is more than just child's play. Our toy report from Nov/Dec 2009 rates the ethics behind mainstream and alternative brands. It covers:
- construction toys
- cars, trucks and trains
- soft toys
- dolls & figures
- board games & puzzles
- science toys and kits
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