THE ULTIMATE EXPO FOR EXPECTANT & NEW PARENTS!
Introducing a new event in Portland for Expectant and New Parents, BabyFest! The Northwest’s Biggest Baby Shower will be held September 22-23, 2012 at the Oregon Convention Center. This Baby Shower is like no other baby shower you’ve probably seen, bringing together many of the best local companies in the baby industry, it’s a one-stop shop to test out, touch, feel and get educated on everything for growing families.
In addition to the expo, the weekend will include educational workshops on a variety of topics, interactive play for babies and The Big Baby Shower held at 11:30 and 3:00 both days.
The Showers will be hosted by baby expert Melissa Moog of Itsabelly Baby Planners and will feature local celebrity mamas; Jenny Hanson / KOIN 6, Brooke Carlson / Good Day Oregon, Debra Gilmour / Mrs. Oregon International and local celebrity dad; Antonio Harvey from the Portland Trailblazers, who will share their personal stories on parenting. To add to the entertainment, attendees will play shower games with the opportunity to win baby products & services. Expectant moms can celebrate their new arrivals with a VIP experience where guests bring their baby shower to ours and enjoy VIP treatment.
Complimentary baby sensory classes will take place throughout the day including Baby Massage, Music and Sign Language as well as Baby Swim Demos taking place in a warm pool at the event.
Children’s Relief Nursery, a local non-profit assisting needy local families with young children will be at the event collecting donations of diapers, wipes and any baby essentials.
REASONS TO ATTEND:
- Vendors – Many of the best local companies in the baby industry will be represented including baby gear and accessories, clothing, skin care, parenting services, retailers, and more. Best of all, many of the vendors attending the event will be offering one-weekend only special offers- discounts and gifts with purchase during the event.
- Gift Bags & Prizes – Play games to win prizes including strollers, diaper bags, car seats, bedding, bibs, clothing, decor and much more.
- Seminars – We will feature speakers on a variety of important topics such as Sleep Safety, Choosing the Right Baby Essentials, Natural Birth, Diaper Choices and more. Special gifts and prizes will be given out to attendees of the seminars. (Workshop & Stage Schedule below)
- Get Pampered – Take a load off and relax with a massage, skincare and refreshments. Shop and enjoy products & services to help you look your best and get that “pregnancy glow”.
- Charity: We are proud to support Children’s Relief Nursery; please help us by bringing donations of Diapers & Baby Wipes and your name will be entered to win in the Mommy Must-have Giveaway!
NW’s Biggest Baby Shower: Shopping + Shower Games + Great Speakers + Connecting with other Expectant & New Parents and much more. Come celebrate and get showered with goodies!
MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 22, 2012
10:30 am
Maternal Nutrition – Come watch demos and enjoy sample tastings of simple, delicious meals that will nourish you & baby: Maple Pumpkin Seed Granola, Roasted Sweet Potato Soup, and Mexican Spiced Chocolate Mousse. The Heart’s Kitchen, in collaboration with OHSU, is bringing you the latest research on maternal nutrition – because the food you eat now and feed baby sets the stage for his/her lifelong health, including risk for obesity and heart disease.
11:00 am
Baby Origami; The Joys of Enveloping Your Newborn – How does knowing about kangaroos support the early weeks of parenting? If you use baby origami does that mean you need to eat sushi? Join Sante Mama as they show you the benefits and safety tips of keeping your baby happy by carrying or swaddling throughout the early weeks.
11:30 am
The Big Baby Shower! Baby Gear Must-haves. **Join our local Celebrity Mama Jenny Hansson, KOIN 6 and host Melissa Moog, Itsabelly for an hour of entertainment featuring games, prizes, personal parenting tips & stories and information on important Baby Gear Must-haves. Did we mention Lots of prizes??
12:30 pm
Get Some Sleep (Rebecca Michi, Children’s Sleep Consultant) – How routines can help your child sleep better. In this workshop you learn how daily routines as well as nap and night routines can help your child, of any age, sleep better at night. Rebecca will be giving away a Sleep Coaching Package valued at $199 to a lucky winner at each workshop!
1:00 pm
Baby Sensory Class (newborn to 13 months) – **Bring your little one for a variety of short, fun sensory activities including an intro to baby massage, songs and sign language, and exposure to lots of fun textures and unique visual exercises. Join us for a fun and purposeful way to engage your baby in new experiences and stimulate all of her senses!
1:30 pm
Nursery Safety & Baby Proofing – Melissa Moog, Baby Proofing Expert. **Making your home safe for baby is one of the most important things you can do for your child. By attending this workshop you’ll learn #1 causes of injury and invaluable tips on how to protect your baby.
2:00 pm
Cord Blood Banking: What’s it all about? – **Cord blood can only be collected at the time of the baby’s birth, so it is important to think through the decision well before your delivery date. Cordblood Registry will be giving away a $100 Gift Certificate for Discovery Toys at each Workshop – WOW!
2:30 pm
Mamalates: Birth Recovery Fitness Essential’s – Wendy Foster, creator of Mamalates and birth recovery expert, will give you effective and SAFE fitness tips for the 4th trimester and answer common postpartum questions such as: Is that extra baby weight or my abdominals separated? Why should I bind/ splint postpartum? Is my previous exercise routine safe for my postpartum body? How do I recover form a c-section? What is an effective 10 minute workout that I can do at home?
3:00 pm
The Big Baby Shower! Baby Gear Must-haves. **Join our local Celebrity Mama Brooke Carlson, KPTV Fox 12/Good Day Oregon and host Melissa Moog, Itsabelly for an hour of entertainment featuring games, prizes, personal parenting tips & stories and information on important Baby Gear Must-haves. Did we mention Lots of prizes??
Sunday, September 23, 2012
10:30 am
Maternal Nutrition – Come watch demos and enjoy sample tastings of simple, delicious meals that will nourish you & baby: Maple Pumpkin Seed Granola, Roasted Sweet Potato Soup, and Mexican Spiced Chocolate Mousse. The Heart’s Kitchen, in collaboration with OHSU, is bringing you the latest research on maternal nutrition – because the food you eat now and feed baby sets the stage for his/her lifelong health, including risk for obesity and heart disease.
11:00 am
Effective Habits of the Nursing Couple – How do you get off to the right start with nursing your new baby? How does the rest of the family fit into this new normal? Come have a conversation with Sante’ Mama’s lactation consultant, Martha Suronen, IBCLC. Learn how you can soar through the early weeks of nursing.
11:30 am
The Big Baby Shower! Baby Gear Must-haves. **Join our local Celebrity Mama Debra Gilmour, Mrs. Oregon Int’l and host Melissa Moog, Itsabelly for an hour of entertainment featuring games, prizes, personal parenting tips & stories and information on important Baby Gear Must-haves. Did we mention Lots of prizes??
12:30 pm
Get Some Sleep (Rebecca Michi, Children’s Sleep Consultant) – How routines can help your child sleep better. In this workshop you learn how daily routines as well as nap and night routines can help your child, of any age, sleep better at night. Rebecca will be giving away a Sleep Coaching Package valued at $199 to a lucky winner at each workshop!
1:00 pm
Baby Sensory Class (newborn to 13 months) – Bring your little one for a variety of short, fun sensory activities including an intro to baby massage, songs and sign language, and exposure to lots of fun textures and unique visual exercises. Join us for a fun and purposeful way to engage your baby in new experiences and stimulate all of her senses!
1:30 pm
Nursery Safety & Baby Proofing – Melissa Moog, Baby Proofing Expert. **Making your home safe for baby is one of the most important things you can do for your child. By attending this workshop you’ll learn #1 causes of injury and invaluable tips on how to protect your baby.
2:00 pm
Cord Blood Banking: What’s it all about? – **Cord blood can only be collected at the time of the baby’s birth, so it is important to think through the decision well before your delivery date. Cordblood Registry will be giving away a $100 Gift Certificate for Discovery Toys at each Workshop – WOW!
2:30 pm
Mamalates: Birth Recovery Fitness Essential’s -Wendy Foster, creator of Mamalates and birth recovery expert, will give you effective and SAFE fitness tips for the 4th trimester and answer common postpartum questions such as: Is that extra baby weight or my abdominals separated? Why should I bind/ splint postpartum? Is my previous exercise routine safe for my postpartum body? How do I recover form a c-section? What is an effective 10 minute workout that I can do at home?
3:00 pm
The Big Baby Shower! Baby Gear Must-haves. **Join our local Celebrity DAD Antonio Harvey, from the Portland Trailblazers and host Melissa Moog, Itsabelly for an hour of entertainment featuring games, prizes, personal parenting tips & stories and information on important Baby Gear Must-haves. Did we mention Lots of prizes?? THIS IS THE ONE TO BRING ALL DADS AND FUTURE DADS TO!!!
BabyFest! NW’s Biggest Baby Shower
September 22-23, 2012
Oregon Convention Center
Hours: Expo – Sat & Sun 10:00-5:00
Baby Shower Show Times – 11:30, 3:00
Admission: $15/person, $20/couple (children 12 & under free)
Bring Your Shower to ours: VIP Table of Ten – $100
(VIP space limited, Advance online registration recommended.
