Over 100 companies will get together at Scotland’s biggest baby event, The Scottish Baby Show
They will be presenting everything needed by parents of babies and toddlers up to the age of four, as well as parents-to-be.
The show, Scotland’s only event dedicated to pregnancy, birth, baby and beyond, is at the SECC, Glasgow from 24 – 26 April 2009.
Visitors to the show can check out a fantastic choice of products and services from car seats to childcare, prams to photography, maternity wear to nappies. As well as all the latest products and services, visitors can make huge savings, obtain expert pregnancy and parenting advice and enjoy a host of free treats:
Baby & Toddler Play Area sponsored by Early Learning Centre
Join in the fun at the baby & toddler play area where there will be games, baby toys, educational toys, wooden toys and much more.
Show Star Prize
One lucky visitor will win a £1,000 Baby Starter Pack with Boots Glasgow Fort, including pram, Highchair, Sterilising Unit, Baby Monitors, Nappies and Baby Gifts.
No7 Pampering Area
Boots No7 consultants will help yummy mummies and glamorous grans update their look.
Kids Fun Zone
Don't miss our lively children's fun zone with experts in children's learning.
 Jo Jingles - the UK's leading provider of fun, interactive music, singing and movement classes with an educational slant for babies and children aged from 6 months to 5 years of age.
Gymboree - Gymboree Play & Music has been fostering creativity and confidence in children ages 0-5 for over 30 years. Designed by experts, age-appropriate activities help develop the cognitive, physical and social skills of children as they play.
Postnatal Exercise Area
Advice and tips on the best way to get back into shape after your new arrival.
Buggy Fit
Lynne Maclaren – nutrition expert
Yoga for babies
Expert Advice & Information Area
There will be a packed timetable throughout the show with essential parenting advice from a range of experts & companies including:
Heinz Weaning Advice - experts will be on hand to advise on
Recognising the signs that your baby is ready for weaning,
Age of weaning,
Tips for starting weaning,
Moving from purees to textured foods and then to family foods,
Role of commercial and home cooked foods and preparation tips.
Supermammy
Nursery Nurse, Nanny and Mum of two Donna Barrowman specialises in helping parents teach their babies/children to sleep, using behaviour modification techniques. Donna offers various services from one off telephone consultations to home visits, and provides follow up support for parents. There will be two "Supermammy" talks each day, concentrating on issues surrounding sleep problems, and tips to help new mothers develop good sleeping patterns.
Dr Titzer
Dr. Titzer has become a recognizable expert in the area of infant learning and his work has been published in scientific journals -- including the prestigious Psychological Review. Titzer has given talks about early learning on four continents speaking with thousands of parents around the world. He will demonstrate fun learning activities which parents can do with infants and toddlers to stimulate brain development.
British Red Cross
Would you know what to do if your baby was unconscious and not breathing? The British Red Cross will be doing several demonstrations of baby & toddler first aid at the show.
Ask The Baby Gurus
The Baby Gurus will host a lively information zone featuring;
Free confidential advice from experts
Free support on any subject from pregnancy to parenting
Experts on hand to have an informal chat and provide great parenting leaflets
Free Creche Supplied by Bertram
Activities in the crèche will include fun arts and crafts sessions, role play, music and dance and lots of exciting, educational toys and resources. The crèche will cater for children aged from 0 to 5 years and will be staffed by qualified, experienced and enthusiastic Nursery Nurses. Leave your child playing happily with Bertram while you enjoy the many exciting exhibits at the show.
Tickets to The Scottish Baby Show are £6.50 in advance; £8.00 on the door, (under 16s free), available from 0870 040 4000 or at www.thescottishbabyshow.com. Opening hours are 10am – 5pm daily.
There's still a chance to win free tickets to this great show by entering our competition here
March 2009
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Oh Baby Baby - The Scottish Baby Show
