The Baby Show, Canada’s leading pregnancy, baby and toddler event, launches this weekend the heart of downtown Vancouver at Canada Place. From October 22-23, the popular Toronto-based baby show will open its doors on the West Coast to provide a one-stop-shop for new and expectant parents to sample and shop the latest products, watch live demonstrations, listen to Canada’s leading parenting and health experts, and benefit from exclusive discounts.
Over 100 national and local brands will be showcasing their latest products, including buybuyBaby, Mastermind Toys, TJ’s The Kiddie Store, Quark Baby,alongside boutique, local West Coast brands displaying their one-of-a-kind items. The Baby Show Vancouver will also feature brand product demonstrations to help visitors find all the essential items they need to take them from pregnancy to preschool, including strollers, car seats, clothing, baby carriers, cribs, bottles, swaddles and sleep aids.
With a focus on educating and empowering new parents, The Baby Show Vancouver brings West Coasters the resources and tools they need to feel confident on their journey into parenthood. Stage presentations at the show this fall include Dr. Sabrina Chen-See, offering her knowledge on brain development during infancy and childhood, Ergobaby’s Angela Fong-Habeger breaking down“Babywearing 101”,and buybuyBaby’s Brittany Kunst sharing life-saving car seat safety information. Between shopping at the show, visitors can also make pit stops with their little ones at the Diaper Baby Changing Area and the quiet Baby Feeding Lounge.
Meet and Greet: Little ones will have the opportunity to snap a photograph with Sesame Street’s Elmo and Cookie Monster from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. both show days.
Very Special Storytimes: Meet four popular children’s authors Lauren MacLean, Amy Beeman, Kelly Shuto, and Jenn Wint for fun-filled storytime readings throughout Saturday and Sunday.
6,000 bags available at the door courtesy of Indigobaby.
Exclusive full size samples in the Sample Area from select exhibitors.
Leading experts give presentations on the Seminar Stage. Plan your visit and hear local and national parenting experts speak on a variety of topics ranging from what parents need to know about car safety and brain development. All speakers are also available for question and answer periods after their talks. See below for speaker highlights.
SPEAKER SERIES HIGHLIGHTS
Dr. Sabrina Chen-See: Family wellness chiropractor talks about the miraculous development of the brain from infancy to childhood. She will also offer advice on how taking care of your nervous system will allow your child to thrive.
Brittany Kunst: A Baby Gear expert with buybuyBABY, Brittany will be giving a talk on important car seat stages, from newborn to big kid.
Angela Fong-Habeger: Certified babywearing consultant and educator, Angela Fong-Habeger from Ergobaby, demonstrates how to make carrying your baby around easy, fashionable and fun!
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