Baby Show

Crazy show! It was my first time going to any of these shows. A friend of mine went on Friday to the Baby Show at the Metro Toronto Convention Center and told me "big aisles and so many samples, it will be worth it for you to bring a stroller". I came with a friend, lil T and my trusty bugaboo.

Our first stop was the Heinz kiosk. They gave a box of cans of liquid concentrate formulas in a cute bag. I had to say no to the samples only because I just couldn't carry them. Plus, lil T has settled with Enfamil so I didn't need anymore samples. Nestle and Similac were there too giving out samples of formulas. I just couldn't believe how other moms came ready with trolleys to stock up their formula samples -- they must be baby show veterans!

I bought quite a few things - Robeez shoes, a toothbrush for babies, the mommy hook, the Wisey organizer (finally -- couldn't find it anywhere) - retailers were selling products at a discounted price and manufacturers were selling floor model for cheaper as well. If I had known, I would've done my research prior to the show. The prominent retailers at the show were Dear Born, Baby Land, and Moms to Be and More.

I should've listened to my friend's advice to not bring too many diapers and wipes. The show had a nursing and diaper changing area sponsored by Huggies. The baby show was very very baby friendly, it was great to bring lil T out!

There was a breastfeeding seminar going on while we walked around. These seminars are great for expecting moms and new moms! My friend who came with me was four months pregnant and she enjoyed her discussions with various exhibitors and other moms at the show.

So let's see... photo shoots, formulas, cereals, diapers, wipes, baby soap and lotion, nursing pads, books, dvds -- all for free, plus got way to many coupons which I probably may never use. Definetely something worth considering if you can come out with (or without) your baby!