10 things to know about your baby’s teeth
Top 10 Tips to help you look after your children’s teeth and help form healthy habits for life by Helen Clint, NHS dentist and Educational Supervisor
The Baby & Toddler Show Blog
There are posts on a regular basis so that you can be kept up-to-date with everything that is happening before, during and after the Shows. Not only that, there is also an array of guest bloggers who will be talking about all things related to pregnancy, birth and parenting, to include tips, advice and much more…
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Wheelybug Clinic recycling scheme
Hippychick is launching the first ever Wheelybug Clinic, a facility encouraging customers to recycle toys.
Baby’s First Bath
A guest blog from Cuddledry, sharing top tips for your baby's first bath.
Q&A with Tamara Ecclestone
Tamara Ecclestone, founder of baby skincare range Fifi and Friends, gives us an insight into the inspiration behind the brand and why she finds it so important to use natural skincare on her daughter's skin.
10 Amazing Pregnancy Facts
Once you become pregnant your body starts to go through some amazing changes, here are 10 pregnancy facts you may not have heard before.
Do babies really need shampoo?
Founder of Childs Farm and mother of two, Joanna Jensen gives her views on shampoo for babies
Bonding with Baby
A guest blog from Emily Williamson, carrying consultant and designer of the Izmi Baby Carrier, about the real benefits of using a sling or carrier to bond with your baby.
Health visitors
If you’re a new parent a health visitor is someone you might not have heard of or come across before, but what you will soon find out is that all new mums and babies are entitled to visits from a health visitor. This is a free service offered by the NHS so it is important for parents to know how to get the most out of their visits.
The “for aisha” guide to the wonderful weaning adventure…
Mark Slater, founder of for aisha baby food, explains
Best apps for mums
We have made a handy list of our top 6 apps to help you make life a little bit easier.
Skin Care And Maintenance
A guest blog from Joanna Jensen, founder of Childs Farm, helping people to understand the needs of their baby's skin.
The challenges of modern day parenting
Join our discussion on whether modern parenting has lost its way, a topic which has been brought to the main stream media recently after Rachel Waddilove, a maternity nurse, spoke to the Telegraph.
Superfood for babies
The Baby & Toddler Show speaks to baby food brand Babease, who talk us through the 6 essential foods for weaning your little one.
When, where and how should I read to my baby?
Mum-of-three and owner of the wonderful Books & Pieces, Amanda Overend answers some of your most frequent questions.
How to cope with the clock change
Expert advice from guest blogger and child sleep expert, Mandy Gurney, and In the Night Garden
Expert Pregnancy Skincare Advice from Jan, founder of Motherlylove and former midwife
A guest blog from Jan, founder of Motherly and former midwife, sharing skincare advice for expectant and new mums.
Festival Fun with Babies and Toddlers
Would you take your baby or toddler to a festival? You may reconsider after discovering these super family-friendly festivals.
Benefits of Keeping a Pregnancy Journal
5 reasons why you should start writing a pregnancy journal as soon as your baby bump begins to show…
How to make buying baby clothes easy…
A guest blog by Mori, who aim to help simplify the early stages of parenthood by producing durable baby clothing made from naturally-derived materials.
10 Ways To Look After Yourself After Birth
A guest blog post by the ex-midwives of the Natural Birthing Company, who share their experience in midwifery…
Starting your little one on a lifetime of healthy eating
The Baby & Toddler Show speaks to Piccolo’s infant nutrition expert, Alice Fotheringham about starting your little one on a lifetime of healthy eating.
Top 10 First Foods to introduce to your baby
The Baby & Toddler Show is excited to have Piccolo, the organic baby food brand that draws inspiration from the Mediterranean approach to health and wellbeing, returning to their shows this autumn.
5 great ways to remember precious moments
Over at The Baby & Toddler Show HQ we have put some suggestions together on how to create meaningful and long-lasting keepsakes after the arrival of your baby.
Minimise your morning sickness
Feeling sick is a common symptom of pregnancy, particularly in the early stages. For some women, morning sickness is nothing short of a minor inconvenience, but for others, it can have a significant impact on their day-to-day activities and quality of life.
Give babywearing a try for free at The Baby & Toddler Show, Sandown Park
Carrying your baby (or toddler) in a wrap, sling or carrier is commonly known as babywearing. More and more people are deciding to give it a go as an everyday way of getting around with infants, both at home and when they are out.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding nutrient know-how: are you winter-ready?
The kids are back at school, the days are drawing in and those summer BBQs are a distant memory… This can only mean one thing: autumn and winter are fast approaching!
Choosing a name for your baby
Naming your newborn is a monumental task with so many names to choose from. We look at popular names and current trends to see what the big names in coming years will be.
Everyday items you can use for first aid
The British Red Cross share with us 5 everyday items that can be used in the event of an emergency involving a baby or toddler.
Not sure about babywearing? Speak to the experts at our Manchester show
A guest blog post by our friends at Cheeky Rascals, who share their expertise on Babywearing, which you can try for free at both of our shows…
Top 10 foods to eat during your pregnancy
Julie Clark, Registered Nutritionist lists the top 10 foods to eat during your pregnancy and even gives you a yummy nutritional snack recipe – Enjoy!
Top teething tips
Teething can be a frustrating time for both you and your baby, but knowing what to expect and how to help your baby can make the process easier.
The Cheeky Rascals Pop-up Sling Library
The Cheeky Rascals pop-up sling library is now a must-visit at The Baby & Toddler Show.
5 different ways to reveal the sex of your baby at a baby shower
Get some inspiration and inject some creativity into how you’ll be revealing the sex of your baby…
15 ways to help prepare your child for the new baby
We have put together a list of 15 ways that you can help your child adjust to their new sibling.
Do you want to know the sex of your baby?
When it comes to the very important 20 week scan you may want to prepare yourself for the question ‘Do you want to know the sex of your baby?’
Is it safe to exercise while heavily pregnant?
Regularly active women are advised to continue their exercise regime during their pregnancy as they normally would have done, but some people argue that this could potentially harm the baby.
Introducing ‘The Confidence Collective Kit’
Nurofen for Children has created an informative and helpful ‘Confidence Collective Kit’ full of child health advice and insights
Should women be putting their fertility first?
Join our discussion on women’s choices concerning their fertility, a topic bought to light after Kirstie Allsopp’s latest comments in the Daily Telegraph.
Resilience: What it is, why it’s important, and how to develop it
A guest blog post from Dr Fin Williams, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist who has worked with children and families in the NHS for over 10 years
Top tips for making sure that your relationship survives the journey to parenthood
A guest blog post from Dr Fin Williams, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist who has worked with children and families in the NHS for over 10 years
Why a Nutritionist would like every baby to be Baby-Led Weaned
What does it mean to be Baby-Led Weaned? Allowing babies to feed themselves whole food at the weaning stage can give them a head start in life.
What is maternal instinct anyway?
A guest blog post from Dr Fin Williams, a Chartered Clinical Psychologist who has worked with children and families in the NHS for over 10 years
Ever thought about reusable nappies?
Top reasons why you should consider using them
Slings and the art of babywearing: a beginner’s guide
Advice from the expert – Emily Williamson, an experienced babywearing consultant
Albelli Photo Book – with every ticket purchase
We are delighted to confirm that a Medium Landscape Albelli Photo book, is included with each ticket booking for the Baby & Toddler Shows in Spring 2014!
Stellar line-up of top brands – with best prices guaranteed!
New and expectant parents are blessed with a line-up of top brands which can’t be found anywhere else in the North West! The…