That is so dodgy.

The showbag you get when you book in at hospital is another example of this sort of marketing. I was so grumpy that my "showbag" was just full of pamphlets from companies trying to sell stuff like sposies and formula - the bag didn't have any information about bfing or cloth nappies. I hate this sort of forced marketing, it's like receiving junk mail despite having a "No junk Mail" sign. Blegh.

I would complain. I don't know much about Daycare Centres, but they would have a responsibility to disclose any kickbacks they're receiving from the companies - and if they're not receiving kickbacks, then they shouldn't be giving this stuff out unless it's requested. Where do these companies get off thinking that Daycare Centres will give them a captive audience?

Don't know about kickbacks, we've never been offerred anything to promote anything for anyone. Don't think childcare is the cash cow that people think it is - if you are small anyway - the bigger mobs, well, that's another story I suppose.
The local avon lady wanted me to put her books in each persons pocket, but I didn't do that - no offers ever made to pay us anything to do it. I'm too busy doing important stuff to do favours like that.