Baby products and services are now a billion-dollar market. How can expectant parents find their way through the jungle of offers? 00:00 Baby boom: small child - big business 02:16 How much does the initial equipment cost? 05:06 Baby fair in Dortmund 07:24 Pressure from social media 09:31 Visit to influencer Franzi König 12:16 Hype about gender reveal parties 12:59 Insights from a party planner 15:35 Nutritional supplements for pregnant women 20:32 Help from the midwife 23:54 Bargains at the flea market 27:23 Tips from new moms in the playgroup ----------- Note: This film was broadcast on November 15, 2024 as part of the “Really?” series on WDR television. Consumer content from all ARD broadcasters will now be bundled here on the channel 😊. By the way: Since MARKTCHECK is part of ARD, you can download this video for free via WiFi and watch it offline on the go! ----------- HOW EXPENSIVE IS THE INITIAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE BABY? According to the manufacturers' lists, parents-to-be have to dig deep into their pockets for their baby. Over 3,000 euros is easily within their budget - but do you really have to spend that much money? Experts say no. Basics such as socks, burp cloths, strollers and a few other things are enough. GENDER REVEAL PARTY Social media has created a real billion-dollar baby business. Parents-to-be feel under pressure and want to outdo each other. The new trend also includes so-called gender reveal parties, where real planners can be hired to organize a party to announce the baby's gender. From 150 euros to over 1,000 euros are spent on this too. BARGAINS AT THE FLEA MARKET If you want to shop sensibly and sustainably, the best thing to do is to get advice from a midwife or another non-commercial place. Another tip is to visit a flea market. Here you can get good products at bargain prices. The items are often hardly used, because not every baby has a sibling and the little ones quickly grow out of the things. Strollers, carriers and toys can also be found easily second hand. FOOD SUPPLEMENTS FOR PREGNANT WOMEN Companies want to make a lot of money not only with the initial equipment, but also with the nutrition of pregnant women. The range is huge: from special pregnancy teas or biscuits to numerous food supplements, there is everything. According to experts, iodine and folic acid are useful for pregnant women, but many other products are completely unnecessary. Iron, for example, should not be taken as a supplement during pregnancy, unless the doctor specifically advises it in a particular case. Authors: Doro Werkmann and Lars Tepel Image source: Adobe Stock / Africa Studio / mirage_studio / LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS / netrun78 / cgdeaw / Kebon doodle ----------- ► • Mobile with baby: stroller and carrier... ► • Which children's tableware is the best?... ► • Ariel, Everdrop, Frosch & Co. - Washing... ► • Haribo in check Marktcheck SWR ► • Children's toys - which ones are good for children... ----------- ► More information about the show on our homepage: https://www.swrfernsehen.de/marktcheck/ ► More about Marktcheck on our Facebook page: / marktcheck ► You can subscribe to our channel here: http://x.swr.de/s/13x1 ► You can find more about our Ökocheckers on Instagram: / oekochecker ► Comments are welcome - but please observe the netiquette: https://www.swr.de/home/netiquette-10... ► Legal notice: https://www.swr.de/impressum/ ► Data protection: https://www.swr.de/datenschutz/ #echt #baby #genderreveal