19th-21st February, ExCel, London; 21st-23rd May, NEC, Birmingham; 22nd-24th October, Earl’s Court, London
Boasting ‘unbeatable shopping, expert advice and great entertainment’, The Baby Show has gone from strength to strength since its launch in 2002, with visitor numbers topping out at over 76,000 last year.
The first Baby Show will be held at London’s ExCel arena, and will run from the 19th-21st February, with subsequent events held at the Birmingham NEC from 21st-23rd May, and London’s Earl’s Court on 22nd-24th October. With big names such as Pampers, Tommee Tippee, Maclaren and Fisher Price prominent among the more than 600 companies that take part in the event, product launches and demonstrations are a focal point. But the event is also a great forum for smaller baby-related start-ups, with plenty of floor space given to new companies and ‘mumpreneurs’.
For the baby who has everything, the Boutique Baby area, which will be incorporated into the ExCel and Earl’s Court shows, is a must-visit part of the event. Housing niche products and high-end accessories, it is ideal for the particularly discerning baby and the mum with money.
Celebrities and big-name baby industry experts will also be in abundance at the events: ExCel will see Dr Miriam Stoppard imparting valuable advice on such topics as bedtime routines and peaceful nights, and Tess Daly will be stopping by on 19th February. Annabel Karmel will also be in attendance at the ExCel event on all three days, and will be speaking about nutrition during pregnancy, as well as dispelling some of the myths surrounding feeding of babies and toddlers.
The specifics of the NEC and Earls Court events have yet to be announced, so you may want to visit www.thebabyshow.co.uk closer to these shows for further information.
