Whoa that post title is a whopper! But it’s a whopper with good reason.

The Mills trio are off to our second Baby Show this weekend as guest of a major mum & baby brand who are unveiling a brand new product. As I’m completely in-the-dark about this big reveal, they’ll be more from me on this after the show.

 

As this is our second Baby Show we’ve got the low-down on what to expect (read all about our first time here); hundreds of beautiful stalls with special show-prices, crying babies everywhere, new-to-the-market brands and products, great guest-speakers, and giveaway opportunities. Whether this is your first, second or umpteenth time at a Baby Show, it’s best to do a spot of homework before you leave to get the best out of your experience.

The good news..? I’ve done this for you!

I’ve trawled the exhibitor list and followed the brands on Twitter and Facebook looking for hints about their plans for the Baby Show, and special offers for their fans. I’ve interrogated their websites looking for innovative must-buy products to share with you. I’ve even found some freebies that will be on offer (first come, first serve) to tell you about.

SPECIAL BABY SHOW OFFERS & MUST-BUYS:

Most of the brands will be offering special Baby Show prices so this is hardly newsworthy. However, there are some real bargains to be had if you know where to look. Here are a few favourites…

Cuddledry are offering 20% of all their apron and toddler towels which is great as Dexie has out-grown all his baby hoods. We’re hoping to bag him a snuggly Cuddleroar at the show (Stand F8).

The Veratemp Non-Contact Thermometer - We saw one of these at the Earls Court Baby Show and stupidly didn’t buy it. Since then we’ve struggled to find them in the shops. It’s genius - A non-contact thermometer you just point at baby and his / hers temperature comes up on a helpful colour changing display in seconds. For squirming babies - it’s one of those must-have gadgets. As some of the ear thermometers fetch up to £50, bagging this infinitely less than £40 has to be a good deal.

We’ve also discovered some really great new products whilst dissecting the exhibitor list. Here are some of the products we’ll be snapping up at discounted prices.

The Pourty is one of those products that you don’t know you need until you see it. Although Dexter isn’t at this age yet, he’s not too far off. When he gets there, mummy will have one of these bad boys cued up for the occasion. What is it? A potty that allows you to pour its contents down the toilet thanks to a unique pouring duct and anti-drip lip.

Also on the to-buy list is this innovative Neckerchew from Cheeky Chompers. Such a simple idea but entirely new. As Dexter is teething there’s no controlling what he puts in his mouth - hopefully if his teether is around his neck he can’t lose it!

I’ll also be finally grabbing him a Gummee Glove (stand C1 PHP Gifts and Baby Stand) and giving this a whirl. I have a sinking feeling that he’ll use his free hand to pull off the glove but anything I can do to give him some relief from the pain - I’ll do.

FREEBIES & VOUCHERS:

The Baby Show themselves are pretty good at looking after you - you should get a goodie bag on entry with a little treat. But if it’s giveaways you’re after, you’ll have to quick to snap them up as most are first-come, first-serve.

MAM UK is giving away a 160ml self-sterilising, anti-colic bottle worth £5.75. You just need to visit this link, fill in your details, print out the voucher, and show it to a representative at stand H6.

Cheeky Rascals are also giving away a free Love to Swaddle UP blanket worth £19.99 to the first 10 people to their stand (H48) with a special voucher. Here’s the link.

Huddle & Bliss are offering £5 off every £30 to their Facebook fans. Go ahead and give them a like, then email to get sent your special voucher. They’ve tweeted today that they’ll be offering 5 Mix and Match babygrows for just £30 at the show so well worth a visit to their stand (G24).

Finally MabyLand are offering a free zip lock pouch to hold wet items and stop them leaking in your designer change bags. Just sign up to be a MabyLand VIP at stand B40 to claim.

COMPETITIONS

You’ll find plenty of competitions as you make your way around the show. If this is your thing, here are some tips on landing the big wins throughout the day.

The Baby Show themselves often offer a bumper selection of prizes if you collect stamps from selected vendors as you work your way around the show. Hand in your entry form at the end of the show and they’ll select a winner at the end of the weekend.

In between guest speakers, Fisher Price will also be giving away some of their much-loved toys on the main stage at 12 midday and 2.30pm. Get there nice and early to bag a seat and join in to win spot prizes.

Chicco are also celebrating their first-ever Baby Show appearance by giving away £250 worth of prizes twice a day. Pop over to them on stand P50 to fill in your entry card.

Finally, Maxi Cosi are offering Baby Show goers the opportunity to win the new Mura Plus Travel System. Just head to stand L2 to try out the Mura Plus then send them your one-tweet review for a chance to win (one each day).

 

Phew! That’s all I have for you right now. I hope you have a fabulous time if you’re going. To keep on top of any last-minute schedule changes or special offers, you can check-out the Baby Show’s floor plan, follow them on Twitter, or on give them a like on Facebook.