Baby Expo LogoBabyExpo Surrey to be held in Guildford in November

     11 Aug 13

Baby businesses are flocking to be part of the next in the series of the highly successful ‘BabyExpoUK’ events, which will be held at the fabulous Surrey Sports Park, Guildford on November 24 2013. BabyExpoUK offers affordable, effective and informative major BabyShows incorporating a fun day out for all the family and the Surrey event will be no exception!

BabyExpo Surrey welcomes Headline Sponsors Care.com and Swimtime and will be opened by Sarah Jane from Cbeebies and BabaBoogie (courtesy of Haberman Baby) and the adorable Humphrey from the much-loved nursery brand Humphrey’s Corner!  There will be a wealth of exhibitors offering information and product advice from pre-conception and pregnancy through to primary, as well as a packed entertainment programme, special show price- deals and promotions, play-zones, fun kids’ activities, expert advice, FREE ante-natal taster classes, fabulous, inspiring Christmas gift ideas and the chance to ‘shop till you drop’!

The show (which has been nearly 5 years in incubation while organisers sought a suitable venue) will follow the proven model as launched in Brighton nearly 7 years ago, with big brand names alongside the innovative, exciting and unique ‘baby’ businesses the show has become famous for. Visitors will also enjoy the mumandworking Flexible Working Zone with Care.com and the Mumpreneurs Networking Club, The Natural Parenting Zone and Innovation Alley – featuring some of the very latest products to market for those mums and dads keen to be the ‘talk of the toddler group’.  There will also be the opportunity for expert advice on pregnancy and parenting and the ‘What’s On 4 Little Ones’ Main Stage will host award-winning classes to include baby massage, Amanda’s Action Club and Sing and Sign.

A word on their sponsors……..

Care.com will feature on the ‘What’s On 4 Little Ones’ main stage, advising parents on finding the right childcare for their family with UK Country Director, Sigrid Daniel and Rosemary Albone, nanny ex

Mothers Lovepert from Care.com. They will also be offering 1-2-1 information, support and advice from Childcare Corner, part of the Flexible Working Zone.

Launched in the U.S. in 2007, Care.com is now the largest online care destination in the world with 8 million members in 16 countries. Care.com enables families seeking care to connect with millions of carers, share caregiving experiences and get advice.  The Company helps families address the unique lifecycle of care needs they go through – from child care, including special needs, to elder care, pet care, housekeeping and more. In the UK, Care.com also provides tools and resources to help families make safer and more informed decisions throughout the search and hiring process.

Swimtime strongly believes swimming is a life skill everyone should possess but that doesn’t mean children shouldn’t have fun while they learn! With a range of locations and classes for all ability levels and age groups nationwide,  Swimtime seeks to help children feel absolutely safe and develop a lifelong love for being in the water, whether it’s their first lesson, their first venture into deep water, or their first time in a more challenging class. Swimtime also offers a fabulous career prospect for teachers and also for those seeking an exciting franchise opportunity. Meet them on stand 209 to find out more.

Sarah Jane Honeywell who little ones and parents alike will know and love from Cbeebies will be appearing on the main stage, showcasing the fabulous BabaBoogie – the World’s first exercise DVD for new mothers AND their babies! Sarah Jane will also be found on the Haberman stand with their innovative baby and toddler feeding products that help youngsters develop drinking independence including the famous ‘Anywayup’ cups.

National-brand Metanium will be sponsoring the ‘Baby-Change’ area once again and mums, dads and parents to be will be able to pick up free samples of their award-winning nappy rash ointments.

Suzanne Borrell, Show Founder and Event Director adds:

 ‘With consistently high birth-rates and significant numbers of young families choosing to set up home in this affluent part of the UK, Surrey is crying out for such an event on this scale! Now that we have a sizeable, high-profile and ideally located venue, we are delighted to be hosting the 1st major baby show and Family Fun Day to target the ‘Yummy Mummies and Dishy Dads’ in this family-centric part of the UK’.

Organisers plan to expand the show to a 2 day event from 2014.

BabyExpo Surrey supports NCT who will be present at the show and The Children’s Trust, Tadworth, Surrey who are the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, multiple disabilities and complex health needs and also the chosen charity for Humphrey’s Corner famous Humphrey’s Pyjama Week which will be held once again in October. Media partners and supporters include ABC Magazine, babyworld.co.uk and kids4media.com. For full details, discounted tickets and Early-Bird Exhibiting rates see www.babyexpobabyshow.co.uk