The Baby Industrial Complex: Who Are They Really Selling To?

A witty look at who baby products are really marketed to — hint: not the baby. From vintage propped feeders to £200 whale-noise machines, some things never change.

Jodie Brown

Jodie Brown

Contributor

10 July 2026
3 min read
The Baby Industrial Complex: Who Are They Really Selling To?
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Jodie Brown

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Jodie Brown

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Jodie Brown is a Postnatal Facilitator with over a decade of experience supporting local families through the first moments of parenthood (previously Jenni Bean Consultancy CIC & High Wycombe Sling and Nappy Library). With training in neuro-development, attachment theory, and a love of babywearing, Jodie has worked extensively with many unique family units in the South Bucks area. She is the director of No Perfect Parent Company CIC, a new postnatal circle launching soon at Patch. These sessions will offer an inclusive, judgment-free, and supportive space for all parents and caregivers to explore evidence-based information and connect over the "Nurture Table".

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