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Stiftung Warentest
Stiftung Warentest is the leading German consumer organisation and foundation,
considered to be a test leader in Europe. The organisation carries out independent
comparisons of products and services and also educates consumers on economic,
health and environmental matters. The equivalent organisation in the UK is Which?
and in France “quoi choisir”
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ADAC motorwelt
The ADAC (German Automobile Club) is the largest automobile club and
community in Europe. Their publication ADAC motorwelt features
crash test results of cars,special crash tests and restraint systems together
with information on daily mobility, services and support.
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European Test ÖAMTC / ANWB / RACE
ÖAMTC (Austria), ANWB (Netherlands) and RACE and RACC (Spain) are
automobile clubs similar to the AA (UK) and ADAC (Germany). They are
members of the ARC Europe, the Association of Major European Motoring Clubs.
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ÖKOTEST
Öko-Test (Eco-test) is a German consumer magazine that focuses on
ecological topics. The magazine tests up to 1,000 products a month at
independent laboratories and the range of products tested includes items
for everyday life – from baby comforters, mineral water, washing powder,
all kinds of hardware to insurance.
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Kind+Jugend Innovation Award
Kind + Jugend is the largest international trade fair for baby and children’s
products (including carriages, pushchairs, car seats and fashion) and is
held annually in Cologne. The Kind + Jugend Innovation Award is given to
the most innovative baby product. Winners are selected by a jury of leading
experts in infant health and safety, and representatives from well respected
international trade media prior to the fair.
2008 – BABY-SAFE Sleeper
2007 – KING plus
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BPA Baby & Child
The Baby Products Association plays an active role in the development of baby
products’ standards and encourages new product development and innovation.
The BPA holds an annual trade exhibition in the UK at which Baby & Child
Recognition Awards (BACRAs) are awarded to recognise the latest and
most innovative products.
2009 – Winner, Wheeled Goods Category – B-DUAL
2009 – Winner, Innovative Category – SAFEFIX plus
2009 – Highly Commended, Child Restraint Category – KIDFIX
2008 – Winner, In Car Category – BABY-SAFE Sleeper
2007 – Winner, Safety Category – KING
2006 – Runner-up,Show Product of the Year – EVOLVA 1-2-3
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Mother & Baby Awards
Mother & Baby is a pregnancy and parenting magazine for modern mums.
Every month it provides advice on every aspect of pregnancy, parenting and
baby’s health. Every year Mother & Baby holds its independent awards with
magazine readers testing a wide range of products that are available
on the market.
2009 – Gold Award - Best Car Seat Group 1 – KING plus
2009 – Silver Award - Best Car Seat Group 123 – EVOLVA 1-2-3 plus
2009 – Bronze Award - Best Car Seat Group 1 – FIRST CLASS plus
2009 – Bronze Award - Best Pushchair – VIGOUR 4+
2008/9 – Gold Award - BRITAX – Award for Excellence
2008/9 – Bronze Award - Best Baby/Toddler Car Seat – KING plus
2005/6 – Gold Award - Best Infant Carrier – BABY-SAFE plus
2005/6 – Gold Award - Best Junior Car Seat – ADVENTURE
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Mother & Baby
Mother & Baby magazine has regular product reviews on various
nursery items with readers trying and reviewing the products. Within
these features they give Best Buy and Best Value awards to specific
products.
2010 – Best Value - FIRST CLASS plus
2009 – Best Buy - VIGOUR 3+
2008 – Best Buy - EVOLVA 1-2-3
2007 – Best Value - EVOLVA 1-2-3
2006 – Best Buy - BABY-SAFE plus
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Prima Baby Reader Awards
Prima Baby and Pregnancy Magazine is a baby magazine for expectant and
new mums. The magazine contains practical information on pregnancy, birth
and childcare and essential consumer information.
Each year readers vote for baby products and services which make their
life easier, rating products as either a Best Buy or Best Value.
2009 – Double Winner – Best Buy/Best Value - Forward Facing Group 1 Seat Range
2008 – Best Buy – ECLIPSE
2008 – Best Value – ECLIPSE
2007 – Best Buy – ECLIPSE
2006 – Best Buy – BABY-SAFE plus
2006 – Best Value – BABY-SAFE
2006 – Best Value – ECLIPSE
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Prima Baby
Prima Baby’s essential consumer information includes buyer’s
guides where products are reviewed and Editor’s Choice and Best
Value awards given.
2008 – Best Value – VIGOUR 3+
2006 – Editor’s Choice – VIGOUR 3+
2006 – Editor’s Choice – VIGOUR 4+
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Practical Parenting Awards
Practical Parenting & Pregnancy Magazine has features on all areas of pregnancy,
birth, babies and pre-school children. Each month the magazine has essential
information and advice for mums and mums-to-be. Every year baby products
are shortlisted, tested and judged in the Practical Parenting Awards.
2009/10 – Winner/Gold – Car Seat Multi-Stage – FIRST CLASS plus
2009/10 – Winner/Gold – Travel System – BABY-SAFE Sleeper & VIGOUR 4+
2009/10 – Winner/Gold – Lightweight Buggy – NEXUS
2009/10 – Silver – Car Seat Group 1 – KING plus
2009/10 – Silver – Car Seat Multi-Stage – EVOLVA 1-2-3 plus
2009/10 – Silver – 3 Wheeler – VIGOUR 3+
2007 – Winner/Gold – Car Seat 9 months plus – EVOLVA 1-2-3 plus
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Practical Parenting
Practical Parenting & Pregnancy magazine has regular best buy guides.
Products are tested by mums and Best Buy awards given.
2010 – Best Buy – BABY-SAFE plus
2008 – Value Buy – ECLIPSE
2007 – Best Buy – EVOLVA 1-2-3 plus
2006 – Best Buy – EVOLVA 1-2-3 plus
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Pregnancy & Birth
Pregnancy & Birth is a pregnancy magazine for mums-to-be. The publication
features comprehensive shopping guides for baby products, pregnancy health
information, fashion and beauty. Within these shopping guides the magazine may
select a product for an Editor’s Choice award.
2006 – Editor’s Choice – FIRST CLASS plus
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Junior
Junior Magazine is a glossy, parenting magazine aimed at parents with
children aged from birth to 8 years old. It contains features and advice on
children’s fashion, shopping, family travel and more. Products featured in
the shopping section are sometimes given an Editor’s Choice award.
2006 – Editor’s Choice – EVOLVA 1-2-3
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