Family life

The Ottawa Baby Show

September 15, 2013

The Baby Show is one of the largest expositions for everything related to pregnancy and babies in Ottawa! Come discover the best products and the latest trends and enjoy a diverse selection of activities for the whole family!

On September 28 and 29, the Ernst & Young center will host The Ottawa Baby Show where expectant moms and new parents will be able to explore all the best products for maternity, baby and young children offered by companies from across Canada! The Baby Show is also a great place to visit to stay up to date with all the latest trends in products and parenting styles and gives you access to entertainment, educational seminars, demonstrations and performances from experts in the field of pregnancy and parenthood.

The Baby Show highlights
  • Angelcare Massage Clinic: Moms and their babies can enjoy the experience of a therapeutic treatment to help relieve physical ailments.
  • Diono Car Seat Clinic: Get help on how to install your car seat so that it will be safe for your travels with baby.
  • DK Rest Area and Reading Nook: The perfect place to take a break while relaxing with a good book on pregnancy or parenting to encourage your child to discover reading with fun and colorful board books.
  • VIP Lounge: Moms can unwind, get some extra pampering and obtain sponsored goodies in a private lounge at the show.
  • Ann Douglas: Get all the information you need to get ready for birth, baby and parenting from North America's most popular baby and parenting expert Ann Douglas.
  • Contests: You will find great opportunities to win some prizes thanks to a host of contests that include prizes like a Smugglers' Notch family of four vacation, a complete nursery for baby and one free month of daycare.
  • Entertainment: Children will be amazed at the different shows that present Barney and Angelina Ballerina. There will be many activities set up for them too including a bouncy castle, fun arts & crafts projects and more!
  • Honda Health & Wellness Mat: Take a prenatal yoga class, learn about infant massage, dance your way to fitness, learn how to meditate and more. Don’t forget to visit the Honda booth to check out their latest family friendly vehicles, take home a sun visor and enter for a chance to win some great prizes!
Details

When
Saturday and Sunday, September 28-29, 2013. 10:00am - 6:00pm

Where
Ernst & Young Centre (formerly The CE Centre) 4899 Uplands Drive, Ottawa, ON K1V 2N6

Costs
General Admission: $10.00 (Reserve online to get a discount!)
Children 12 years and under: free

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