We've got lots available on the day to keep the kids amused. I'm sure I don't need to tell you that kids gets bored pretty easily, so there will be loads to see and do for little ones!
We have got:
Taster sessions from local baby and toddler classes
Face painting
Clay modelling
Play area
Baby and toddler-friendly restaurant and menu (including dishes suitable for children with allergies).
Best of all, under 12s go in free!
There will be lots for the little ones to do, and to tire them out!
Wednesday 23 April 2014
Thursday 17 April 2014
Baby-friendly day out
As you would expect from a baby venue, the Blooming Babies show will be extremely baby and child friendly!
There will be designated areas for feeding and changing.
There will be designated areas for feeding and changing.
- Of course you can bring your pram or pushchair but if you find it too cumbersome, there is a dedicated buggy park, and Sling Library Northern Ireland will be on hand to lend out carriers and slings to carry your little one (for a deposit of keys or phone).
- There will be a play area for children under 5, so one parent could supervise the children playing while the other browses peacefully!
- There will be free taster sessions from local activity providers, to keep them occupied.
- The restaurant will be serving food suitable for babies and toddlers, some of which will also be suitable for those with food allergies.
It can be hard to find a day out which is child-friendly, but we think we've thought of lots of ways to make it just that bit easier!
A Better and calmer Birth
One of our expert speakers is Joanne Dunn, from the Better Birthing Company. If you're pregnant, you may have fears of the birth. I think that you get so many horror stories, coupled with the fact that there is such a wide range of things that could happen on the day, anyone would be nervous. It's perfectly natural to feel this way.
Joanne will be there to allay your fears - our bodies are designed to give birth. The most powerful tool a woman has is her mind. Trying to stay in control, not letting fear interrupt the process and using deep breathing and relaxation techniques can give as much assistance as any drug.
I know this probably sounds easier said than done, that's where Joanne's expert advice comes in! She will have lots of tips and suggestions which will make this talk well worth attending.
Joanne will be there to allay your fears - our bodies are designed to give birth. The most powerful tool a woman has is her mind. Trying to stay in control, not letting fear interrupt the process and using deep breathing and relaxation techniques can give as much assistance as any drug.
I know this probably sounds easier said than done, that's where Joanne's expert advice comes in! She will have lots of tips and suggestions which will make this talk well worth attending.
Saturday 12 April 2014
Competition!
We are giving away a fabulous, hand drawn picture for a boy or girl, courtesy of the wonderful Art of Memories. They produce absolutely stunning drawings, greetings cards and general stationery - a personalised picture from them would make a lovely keepsake for your son or daughter.
The competition can be entered here, it's as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 - that's how many entries you can have! A prize well worth winning, I'm just sad I can't enter!
Keep checking on the Blooming Babies Facebook page for other competitions, including chances to win free tickets.
Thursday 10 April 2014
Baby First Aid - would you know what to do?
If your baby was choking, would you know what to do? I know we don't really want to think about it, but it is important to know what to do in emergency situations when you may not have much time.
The British Red Cross have first aid advice specifically for parents of babies and young children. Even if you are a qualified first aider, sometimes babies and young children require a different response (for example, the Heimlich manoeuvre is not suitable for babies or young children). We feel really lucky that they will be offering such vital hints and tips to visitors to our Blooming Babies show, and we are delighted that they will be speaking twice, to ensure that as many parents as possible get to hear their expert advice of dealing with emergencies.
The British Red Cross have first aid advice specifically for parents of babies and young children. Even if you are a qualified first aider, sometimes babies and young children require a different response (for example, the Heimlich manoeuvre is not suitable for babies or young children). We feel really lucky that they will be offering such vital hints and tips to visitors to our Blooming Babies show, and we are delighted that they will be speaking twice, to ensure that as many parents as possible get to hear their expert advice of dealing with emergencies.
Great Cloth Diaper Change 2014 - world record attempt!
Fancy being part of a world record attempt? The Blooming Babies NI show will be the location for taking part in the Great Cloth Diaper Change, a Guinness World Record attempt to change the most reusable nappies at one time - a global event that's just a bit of fun really. Northern Ireland hosted an event last year, and this year we want to improve on the 8, 301 nappies that were changed at one time worldwide!
The event this year takes part at 11 am. If you want to take part but don't use reusables - don't worry, we will have some to lend out on the day. It's not often you get chance to take part in an official world record attempt, and I think it would be a funny story to tell them when they are older!
In addition, the show will provide taster sessions of different activities, expert speakers, shopping and you can also get a free photo from award-winning photographer Dermot Murphy.
The event this year takes part at 11 am. If you want to take part but don't use reusables - don't worry, we will have some to lend out on the day. It's not often you get chance to take part in an official world record attempt, and I think it would be a funny story to tell them when they are older!
In addition, the show will provide taster sessions of different activities, expert speakers, shopping and you can also get a free photo from award-winning photographer Dermot Murphy.
Tuesday 8 April 2014
Ask a midwife ... anything you like!
Pregnancy can be a time of enchantment, wonder and bliss, and when women bloom - it can also be a time of confusion, fear and when you have never looked or felt so ill in your life! And doesn't everyone like to chip in with their opinion? Not to mention all the health guidelines and recommendations, it's enough to have you running for the hills - if you can still run, that is!
At the Blooming Babies show, there will be midwives available to answer any questions you might have, reassure you that you're doing ok and can even provide an on-the-spot healthcheck. They can also discuss post-natal care with you, and what the first few weeks after the birth will be like. They will be able to chat about labour, breastfeeding and your birthing options. It's a great opportunity for your other half to ask any questions too, if they can't attend all of your midwife appointments with you.
Whatever your concern, someone will be able to answer your question on the day - ask anything you like, they'll have heard it all before. If you need extra reassurance on movements, tips on handling morning sickness, swollen feet and the other glamours of pregnancy, or what to pack in your hospital bag, our Ask a Midwife service will have all the answers and more.
Neighbourhood Midwives will be at the Blooming Babies show all day, so please feel free to come along for a chat. They also have a Facebook page.
For up to date information about the Blooming Babies show, please keep checking the Facebook page or our Twitter feed.
At the Blooming Babies show, there will be midwives available to answer any questions you might have, reassure you that you're doing ok and can even provide an on-the-spot healthcheck. They can also discuss post-natal care with you, and what the first few weeks after the birth will be like. They will be able to chat about labour, breastfeeding and your birthing options. It's a great opportunity for your other half to ask any questions too, if they can't attend all of your midwife appointments with you.
Whatever your concern, someone will be able to answer your question on the day - ask anything you like, they'll have heard it all before. If you need extra reassurance on movements, tips on handling morning sickness, swollen feet and the other glamours of pregnancy, or what to pack in your hospital bag, our Ask a Midwife service will have all the answers and more.
Neighbourhood Midwives will be at the Blooming Babies show all day, so please feel free to come along for a chat. They also have a Facebook page.
For up to date information about the Blooming Babies show, please keep checking the Facebook page or our Twitter feed.
Monday 7 April 2014
For Those Who Love Style
We all know that women love to collect handbags. So it is only natural that when you find out you are expecting, choosing the perfect changing bag is a challenge in itself.
Your changing bag will become your new handbag for at least the next two years so why compromise on style.
At Blooming Babies you will be able to acquaint yourself with Pink Lining. Designed by London Designer Charlotte Pearl, this beautiful range of changing bags are not just practical, they also come in some stunning prints, styles and designs that it is a must have for any Yummy Mummy.
The Pink Lining range are designed to ensure that the modern mum has everything a changing bag can offer. The Yummy Mummy bags come with two canvas elasticated side pockets as well as a front canvas pocket with Yummy Mummy slogan and cupcake patch. The bags all come with a Pink Lining changing mat, wet bag and handy mirror attached as well as two insulated bottle pockets in addition to other compartments inside the fabulously bright pink lined bag. The bag comes with an adjustable shoulder strap and is long enough to fit over any pram/buggy handle bars.
Your changing bag will become your new handbag for at least the next two years so why compromise on style.
At Blooming Babies you will be able to acquaint yourself with Pink Lining. Designed by London Designer Charlotte Pearl, this beautiful range of changing bags are not just practical, they also come in some stunning prints, styles and designs that it is a must have for any Yummy Mummy.
The Pink Lining range are designed to ensure that the modern mum has everything a changing bag can offer. The Yummy Mummy bags come with two canvas elasticated side pockets as well as a front canvas pocket with Yummy Mummy slogan and cupcake patch. The bags all come with a Pink Lining changing mat, wet bag and handy mirror attached as well as two insulated bottle pockets in addition to other compartments inside the fabulously bright pink lined bag. The bag comes with an adjustable shoulder strap and is long enough to fit over any pram/buggy handle bars.
Belfast welcomes Baby Show
The one word which springs to mind when talking about modern parenting is choice. Becoming a parent is an exciting time but it is also tainted with so many "what ifs" and what is really the best choice for you and your baby worries. Within todays society you find yourself with access to so much information that parenting can seem overwhelming and not as black and white as it first seemed.
Between baby forums, google, an array of research on top of advice from friends and family, being a modern parent can be exhausting before the little one is even here.
That is why the mothers and fathers of Northern Ireland need not worry. Blooming Babies Modern Parenting Expo NI is coming to Belfast, April 26th 2014, the Belfast baby show with a difference.
Blooming babies aims to bring various parenting choices all under one roof for Northern Ireland parents.
However, Blooming Babies is not just for expectant parents, if your little one is already here it is definitely the place you want to be. With fantastic show deals on the day as well as an opportunity to take part in fantastic learning seminars from The British Red Cross on vital hints and tips for baby first aid as well as a chance to enjoy a taster session or two from some of the top mother and baby classes available in NI like Baby Sensory. There is something for everyone available.
Also we are delighted that we will have Dermot Murphy Photography there on the day doing a free 6x4 portrait of your little one. As Northern Irelands Under 5 photographer of the year 2013 and the 2014 runner up in the same category, it is a opportunity not to be missed by one of the best children's photographers in the country.
Check out Blooming Babies for a full line up of Belfast Baby Show exhibitors on the day.
Follow us on Facebook and keep up to date with what is happening in the run up to the show for some fantastic giveaways and opportunity to win some free tickets to the event.
Blooming Babies Modern Parenting Expo Ni, For Shopping, For Baby, For You.
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