Ethical Consumer

Ethical Consumer

Baby & Child - free ethical buyer guides

 

Baby bottle sterilisers

The major brands scored on their social, environmental and ethical behaviour.

 

Baby bottles and cups

We look at the health issues behind plastic baby bottles and rate 17 products on sustinability and the ethics of the manufacturers.

 

Baby clothes

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.

Not yet available as a free report. Download the research report, including all the research behind the ratings and detailed ratings table. See a sample research report.

Alternatively read the report on Ethiscore, your daily updated personal shopping guide.

 

Baby food

With the baby-food market booming, this report examines the ethics and marketing strategies of leading brands. 

 

Baby milk and formula

Is ethical catering for babies childs play? These reports cover Nestle's irresponsible marketing of breastmilk substitutes, and vegan and organic alternatives to traditional baby milk formula.

 

Baby plates, bowls and cutlery

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.

 

Baby carriers

This report covers baby backpacks, slings and carriers. See also pushchairs update below.

 

Child car seats

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.

 

Nappies

This report weighs up the advantages and disadvantages of disposable nappies. and rates the brands. The report was first published in 2007 in issue 109 of Ethical Consumer magazine.

 

Pushchairs and buggies

A short 2007 update on pushchairs.

 

Toys

Picking the best toys is more than just child's play. Or toy report rates the ethics behind 43 brands. In addition see our ratings tables for:

 

Toys - Christmas top sellers 2007 & top five ethical alternatives

We rate the Toy Retailers Association top 12 'dream toys' for Christmas  2007. Half of these are produced by Mattel and Hasbro - check out our Corporate Watch feature on the two toy giants.

Not yet available free, you can read the report on Ethiscore, your daily updated personal shopping guide.

 

(See also Games Consoles).

   

 

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