Toys, Scams, & Baby Products | Parents discuss unnecessary stuff for babies & toddlers

Throwback: Does society exploit new parents? This is the one where Emma and Elliot discuss consumerism, materialism, and capitalism. Being guilted into buying new and expensive items for your child, the scam of baby products, buying presents at birthdays and Christmas, toddler toys, and all the useless things that are marketed to parents. The challenge of wanting to buy less in a society that constantly wants us to buy more!Plus: chat about the experience with our second child and how it's different.This is part of our special summer season on the podcast, looking back at some past conversations, re-edited and re-released for 2026. Enjoy these classics if you're not busy over the holidays, and we'll be back with exciting new topics from September!Watch along with our arts & crafts on YouTube:www.youtube.com/@dontwakethebaby_podcastConnect with us:Engage with us directly on InstagramFind resources, info, links, and more on our website:www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/Join our WhatsApp community of listeners here: www.kairosmovement.org.uk/dontwakethebaby/communityUnwind on sleepless nights to a wholesome mix of parenting stories, quirky humour, and cosy crafting. We’re not here to provide answers but to share our experiences, explore how parenting has changed, and build an online community of parents for mutual support.A fun, honest and unscripted conversation between Emma and Elliot on non-judgemental parenting and millennial-based topics, as we relax on an evening attempting an artistic or creative activity. We are a project in partnership with The Kairos Movement and supported by The Methodist Church, of which The Kairos Movement is a partSend us Fan Mail