**2023 UPDATE**
For our new blog readers - we are back at The Baby Show Toronto 2023 Fall at Booth #615. Be sure to come by and inquire about our in-show promotion and book your maternity & newborn portrait sessions then!
If you’re pregnant and expecting in 2022, The Baby Show Toronto is one of the best events to visit in preparing for your little bundle’s arrival . This baby show takes place annually at The Enercare Centre by The Exhibition Place. Luckily, The Baby Show Toronto is one of the few events you can still attend in-person - where expecting mom and dad can check out everything they need for baby all in one place. Every year, many well-loved brands hold booths to showcase their featured baby, pregnancy, toddler products – from strollers, feeding needs, nursery essentials, to Toronto newborn photographers and infant sleep consulting services, it is an easy one-stop shop. If you are a first-time parent, The Baby Show Toronto is a great way to see and compare all the different baby products. There are often promotions that are exclusive to the event you won’t want to miss out!
To visit The Baby Show Toronto 2022, this event takes place on May 14 & 15th this year. There is a general admission fee of $17, payable either online or at the door. Children 12 and under are free – so you don’t have to worry about leaving older siblings at home while shopping for baby. If both parents are attending the show, The Baby Show Toronto offers a Park n’ Play package which works out to be a better value for the close proximity parking access to their underground and surface parking lots. The Baby Show Toronto has always been a well-organized event, with plenty of room for social distancing. If you are expecting later this year, there is also another The Baby Show Toronto scheduled to happen on Oct 1 & 2, 2022. But remember, this event is great for babies and toddlers as well. So even if your baby is born, this is absolutely one of the best baby shows in GTA where you can find all the resources and services you need for your young family!
The Baby Show Toronto 2022 - The Popular Brands
So you might be wondering what types of vendors will be there and if it is worth the visit. To start, let’s take a look at past sponsors of The Baby Show Toronto. One of the largest sponsors for The Baby Show Toronto every year, is Babies’R’Us. Other trusted brands include Medela – known for award-winning breast pumps, Pampers – a popular diapers brand, Graco – one of the leading brands for infant carseats, and Webber Naturals. Beyond event sponsors, many well-loved brands, local businesses and service providers will also be at The Baby Show Toronto in 2022. You may be familiar with Munchkin, Hatley, Bumbo, Uppababy and more. Many of the companies will use this opportunity to offer bundled deals, and samples to showcase their products. It is an amazing way to see what your preferences are before making an investment.
While you'll see all the brand names you are familiar with, there will also be local businesses that offer amazing products and services that you should definitely check out. Especially during the pandemic, being able to support small businesses around the GTA would be a fantastic way to help our city get back on its feet!
The Baby Show Toronto 2022 - Baby Experts
For some parents, the Babies’R”Us Seminar Stage is one of the key highlights. The Baby Show Toronto invites experts like Lianne Phillipson, Margaret Wallis-Duffy and Ann Douglus throughout the weekend. The weekend is usually packed with a schedule of presenters sharing helpful information such as newborn handling safety tips, breastfeeding know-hows, baby led weaning, introducing solids to your babies, soothing massage techniques and more. These experts range from pedestrian, registered nutritionists, best-selling author of parent books, and so much more! They will share with you the how-to's, parent survival tips, healthy lifestyle routines, and lots more helpful information for pregnant moms as well as new parents.
The Baby Show Toronto is more than just baby essentials though. You will be able to check out service providers who specialize in sleep consulting, maternity and newborn photography, massage therapists, and etc. Many of these services are tremendously helpful in a smooth transition in welcoming baby as well as capturing all the precious moments when your bundle of joy joins your family. Sometimes you may not necessarily end up using the many of the services, but it really is good to see what options are available so when opportunities arises, you have the resources and contacts at hand to help with situation that you're in.
The Baby Show Toronto - Health & Wellness Mat
One exciting feature is a Health & Wellness Mat at The Baby Show Toronto – where moms can join in a prenatal yoga class, participate in a live fitness demo, and learn about infant massages. This is perfect for moms who are interested in maintain an active healthy lifestyle during pregnancy and also post partum where they can exercise while baby-wearing. Keeping a healthy and active routine before and after baby arrives can be challenging. Remember to wear comfortable clothing and a pair of runners if you want to learn a few exercises that you can do to keep yourself physically fit. As we know, once babies start crawling and walking, there is no stopping them! So it's important to make sure you can keep up and have a blast with them!
The Baby Show Toronto - Meet & Greet
If you have little ones attending The Baby Show Toronto with you, there are Meet and Greets available to keep them excited and entertained. In the past, special guests have included characters such as Cookie Monster and Elmo from Sesame Street, Peppa Pig & George, and the popular TV cartoon heros – the PJ Masks. Your little one’s can meet their favourite character and take a photo with them to capture the special day. It’s such a great way to help them the special day at The Baby Show Toronto and that preparing for baby’s arrival can be full of fun!
Lastly, and one of the most important when it comes to baby and children, is baby safety. The Baby Show Toronto has a dedicated Product & Safety Stage, as well as a Safety 1st Baby Proofing Discovery Zone where parents can be learn and be educated about safety. From car seat 101, baby-proofing your home, and creating an environment with child-proofing tools and tips, The Baby Show Toronto has you covered to help you figure out the best ways to keeping your little ones safe.
The Baby Show Toronto is one of the most prominent baby shows in the GTA, so what are you waiting for? Be sure to check out their website to find out more information.
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