VIPregnancy.com caught up with the Melanie Hall, the show producer of The Baby Show, to find out more about the event and if anyone has ever gone into labour while being there! Also for your chance to win tickets for the show at London’s Excel on Feb 18th 2011, all you have to do is like our fanpage facebook.com/VIPregnancy – more info on the homepage.
Why should someone go to The Baby Show? The Baby Show is packed with everything expectant mums and new mums need to give their baby the best start. The show is perfect for shopping for everything a mum and baby needs, not only do you get to shop but you can try and compare all the products in one day and leave with the right products that match your needs. The show also offers free advice on vital topics such as baby sleeping, baby nutrition and baby first aid. You can also meet midwives to answer questions specific to your own pregnancy and experiences.
Are there facilities and activities for babies and toddlers? We have the Face of the Baby Show which gives our little visitors the chance to win a modelling competition and of course to feature in our Baby Show marketing campaign for a year too. To keep them entertained whilst at the show they can have fun in the Fisher Price Crèche which is packed with all their latest toys and try the delicious recipes Sainsburys Little Ones cook up – they will inspire mum too!
Are there facilities and activities for men!!? Dads and dads-to-be will be in their element checking out and comparing all the essential products plus the latest must-haves and gadgets which are at the show. They can also Meet the Midwives and health visitors are on hand to answer any questions they have specific to them, not just mum’s.
What’s your most memorable show? The first one! I have never seen so many babies in one place and was surprised that you could rarely hear a baby cry!
Has anyone ever gone into labour at the show? Yes! One ladies’ waters broke as she entered the show which she was disappointed about.
Finally, what’s your top tips for parents and parents-to-be on how they can get themselves a bargain at the show? It’s really important to do the research, have a good look through our website before heading the show to plan your day and what you need to buy.
