I love the Baby Shows, the hussle and bussle and just plain madness of it all. But then I am not pregnant, nor am I pushing a hot, bored and irritable toddler around little stalls, dodging exhibitors and other parents alike.
So, if you are considering braving the Baby Show at Excel this weekend, you may want to have a quick read of my surivival tips below.
- If you only have a little baby, leave the stroller or buggy at home. The lifts are slow and overused and the stairs up are a complete nightmare to negotiate.
- If you have a shopping bag on wheels or something similar – take that instead. This will give you lots of room for all those freebies.
- Make sure you have enough water for your family as it is hot hot hot.
- As an exhibitor, I found grapes just briliant as just one refreshes your desert like mouth and is quick and easy to swallow when an somebody magically appears to ask you a question.
- Sign up for everything that you can right there and then. You can easily delete when you get home, take advantage of show specials and have one less bag to carry home!
- Make sure you know how to use the goodies that you buy before you leave the show. If you are buying breastfeeding cushions etc, speak to a breastfeeding specialist to check that it will be right for you. Things are harder to return and you may just be wasting your money!
I have to shoot back to the show now, so if you are coming down, come and have a chat at the Greatvine stand M36.
See you there.
Tags: The Baby Show, tips