You’ll find everything you could ever need for little ones in one place, and with exclusive, show-only offers and the very best prices, parents and grandparents can make huge savings on everything from buggies to car seats, carriers and nursery furniture.
Taking place at the ExCeL London from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th March, and at three other venues nationwide during 2023, The Baby Show is a one-stop shop for products, services and advice. Visitors can compare, try and buy products from more than 350 brands – from independent boutiques to the biggest names in the industry, including iCandy, Silver Cross, Baby Björn, Joie, Tommee Tippee, Mamas & Papas, Nanit, and Snüz.
There will be more than 25 expert speakers on the Live Talks Stage to allay those new-parent worries and offer tips on birth, sleep, breastfeeding and weaning to see you through the early days.
Experts include The Honest Midwife, leading nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed, sleep consultant Sarah Patel, early pregnancy expert Dr Will Dooley, Daisy First Aid for babies and children, and The Breastfeeding Mentor. What’s more, all this priceless advice and information is completely free to visitors.
For more information visit thebabyshow.co.uk
The Baby Show will be at ExCeL London from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th March;
at Manchester Central from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th April;
or at NEC Birmingham from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th May.
You will have access to all three days of the show you choose.
While being a new parent might mean running around at 100 miles an hour, you can still do it in style – and without breaking the bank. Mallory Reynolds-Trout, show manager at The Baby Show, reveals her top picks for effortless elegance...
If you want your baby to be stylish without breaking the bank, Or Collective is a rental subscription service for 0 to three-year-olds, meaning you can choose the very best stylish gear then easily rotate it once your little one has grown out of it. A ten-piece, mix and match wardrobe costs £36 a month, and you can swap in new pieces at any time or opt to buy them at a reduced price.
orcollective.co.uk
KeriKit sells beautiful, top quality leather bags that are equally perfect for baby gear, work essentials or toting on mother’s day out. With designer detailing and matching accessories, they lift any outfit and never look like a ‘mum’ bag. I love the Amber backpack, £175. It’s gorgeous and made from sustainable apple leather – which uses up waste from the apple juice industry.
kerikit.com
Nine the Label is redefining maternity wear. Vegan leather jumpsuit, anyone? Loved by celebrities and designed by women to flatter through pregnancy and beyond, it’s a truly stylish answer to dressing a bump. Try the gloriously comfortable ribbed knit Gaia dress, £190 – or if you’re brave, the leather jumpsuit will set you back £300.
ninethelabel.com
The SnüzBaskit is the Moses basket reinvented – it’s about 45 per cent bigger than most traditional models, durable and light so it’s easy to tote from room to room. With a light grey basket and a natural stand, it looks good wherever you put it. And it’s made with 100 per cent recycled felt as well as a sustainably sourced, solid-wood stand.
Currently £99.95, snuz.co.uk
Finnson’s changing bags use 100 per cent recycled polyester, making them the perfect eco-conscious choice. The INGE Eco Changing Backpack in simple black is £150 and perfect for either mum or dad, while the leopard print version adds a touch of flair to any mother-and-baby ensemble. They also have bags that strap nicely to the buggy, from £69.
finnson.co.uk
It’s hard to feel sexy and stylish in a nursing bra – but Hotmilk lingerie can help. Their range of maternity and nursing bras start at just £17.99, come in all shapes and sizes and look so good, you’ll want to show them off. A favourite is the new Goddess – a daring black lace plunge bra (£29.99) and matching thong (£14.99).
hotmilklingerie.co.uk
The BabyZen YoYo2 stroller is a lightweight, easy to manoeuvre solution for city life with kids. You can unfold it with one hand, then collapse it at the push of a button. And it can even be hung on a wall for compact storage. It’s just launched in a new, smart olive colour that’s the ultimate urban camouflage, £430 for the 6 month+ range.
babyzen.com
At story time or feeding time, this round-backed rocking chair will add a touch of class to your nursery. Made with a solid wooden frame, deep and comfy foam seat and durable upholstery in soft neutral shades. At £345, it’s an investment purchase to treasure.
Obaby.co.uk
The Stokke Tripp Trapp chair (from £219) is instantly recognisable. Available in a range of colours from brights to natural tones, it comes with a seven-year warranty. It grows with your child all the way to adulthood – and thanks to the Tripp Trapp Newborn Set (£85) your baby has a seat at the family table from day one.
Stokke.com
The iCandy pram range is loved by everyone from the Beckhams to Princess Eugenie. For the baby who has everything, the new iCandy Core has all mod-cons, including a cupholder, parasol and an LED light if you’re walking after dark. Plus luxurious, hi-tech fabric and some seriously striking styling. £1,450 for the pram and accessories.
icandyworld.com