Flashback to 7 years ago…
Oh those new mum feels! We were so excited to finally be in the “mummy realm” Wowzas! What a world! Our eyes were literally being opened to new products and services and devices and toys and foods every single day! Super overwhelming yet so exciting!
So we decided to hop on a train with our precious little newborns Annabelle and Lenny and venture into the city for the day to attend our very first Essential Baby & Toddler Show. It was a big deal! Would the babies behave? How would we go breast feeding in public? Taking the prams on the train? Well, we needn’t of worried because it was such a fantastic day where we felt totally inclusive and “with our people”! Aside taking the prams on the train.. here’s a tip – don’t go home in peak hour!
We loved trying out all the new products that as a new mum, we had never even heard of before! There were baby carriers and snot suckers, mini baby sunglasses and pram attachments for shopping bags! Things we take for granted now!
We listened to talks from inspiring mums about boobs and bottles and nappies and baby safety, we were introduced to the most amazing brands which made us want to buy one of everything! We also felt totally at ease sitting on the chairs, feeding our bubs with encouraging smiles thrown our way from complete strangers like a secretive mum society!
Fast Forward to now…
That was almost 7 years ago now, and it almost brings a little proud tear to our eyes to announce that we have now gone full circle and this year, WE will be the ones sitting on the stage as panelists! What a pinch us moment!
The Essential Baby & Toddler Show is happening in Melbourne from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th April and the best thing is, if you register online before 5pm AEST 4th April, your ticket will be absolutely FREE!
Like us, the event has grown over the years! In addition to being jam packed with over 150 amazing pregnancy, baby and toddler brands for you to visit there’s also…
- The Advice Hub for personalised, one-on-one consultations with the leading professionals of the industry on a range of parenting topics.
- Beginners’ Guide Live Forums which will cover a wide range of topics, including challenges and realities of being new parents.
- Entertainment! Live performances + meet and greets all weekend from popular children’s entertainers including: Peppa Pig, Ben & Holly & Bob the Builder
- Show Stage, where adults can attend free seminars featuring experts.
- Plus Heaps of activities and play equipment to keep the little ones busy.
We will be speaking on stage on Saturday the 6th of April about all things “A Healthy Body and Mind” with our friend Adele Barbaro from ‘The Real Mumma’ and we cannot wait! Come and visit and say hi!
The Essential Baby and Toddler Show – Melbourne
Dates: Friday 5th to Sunday 7th April
Time: 9.30am to 4.00pm daily
Location: Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson Street, Carlton
For more information and for a chance to WIN a share of $20,000 prizes register for your FREE ticket here! https://tickets.lup.com.au/baby-toddler-melb-2019.
Lisa & Helen xo
This is a sponsored post in collaboration with The Essential Baby and Toddler Show but all opinions within this article are 100% our own words.