Baby Sandler has arrived

by Kate Peterson

Many of you who worked with BabyTime Expo came to know Michelle Sandler in our office. Well, she has joined the ranks of moms with newborns yesterday when she gave birth to Cameron Patrick Sandler. Cameron joins his older brother Ryan in the growing Sandler family! Both Michelle and Cameron are doing great and headed home from the hospital shortly. Congrats to the proud new parents, Michelle and Alex!

San Diego BabyTime Expo

This weekend was such a great success thanks to all of our sponsors and exhibitors. We had a terrific turn out both Saturday and Sunday. Her are some pictures!

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 5, 2009

Contact: Mindi Cherry, CEM, Vice President
Tel: 702.450.7662, ext. 103
MCherry@ConvExx.com
www.BabyTimeExpo.com
http://babytimeexpo.blogspot.com

BABYTIME EXPO OFFERS ACTIVITES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Children’s Favorite Characters, join Rachel Coleman of Signing Time along with Mamapalooza and more………

Las Vegas, NV….. BabyTime Expo, a weekend experience celebrating babies and toddlers and their families will feature all the providers and goods needed to fill babies’ and toddlers’ lives with fun, joy and good health. With more than 100 vendors, the show will include product manufacturers, retailers and service providers aimed at pregnant women and children ages 0 – 4. BabyTime Expo is open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Saturday June 13 and Sunday, June 14, at the San Diego Convention Center. Tickets are $6 for adults. Admission is free for grandparents and children under 12.

“There will be something for everyone”, announced Mindi Cherry, Show Manager. “Kidsville of San Diego is bringing along everyone’s favorite characters and story time, while there is music on the stage and interactive activities on the show floor every minute of both days.”

Emmy nominated Rachel Coleman, co-creator of Signing Time will be a featured presenter during BabyTime Expo. Slated for 1:00pm Saturday, June 13th on the Events Stage, Coleman teaches ASL vocabulary to children of ALL abilities in a fun and engaging way.

Sponsored by Mamapalooza, the international network of women dedicated to mom-branded entertainment, the Events Stage will also feature Eileen Carey, the award winning country-pop music star, Women on the Move, a coalition of singer/songwriters, and Hullabaloo, a farm-fresh, free-range, organic kid-folk band.

BabyTime Expo is a fun weekend outing for the whole family. Alongside vendors with all things baby and toddler, BabyTime Expo will feature special activities including a fun zone for toddlers, fashion shows, a Diaper Derby, and a Daddy Derby. The first 50 moms-to-be each day will receive a bag filled with over $500 of products and services specifically for pregnant women, sponsored by The Bump. There will be over 100 prizes handed out; including a brand new crib and mattress. A free professional photo of every child will be available as well.

A complete schedule of events, and more information regarding the Show including how to purchase discount tickets can be found on the website, www.BabyTimeExpo.com.

About ConvExx

ConvExx, an independent show management company is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV and has produced shows all over the US and overseas. The team has five CEMs (Certified in Exhibition Management) and the executive team has over 60 years of combined show, event and meetings experience. ConvExx produces both tradeshows and consumer events, including the Trade Show 200 top 5 show – The SEMA Show, and the Las Vegas BikeFest™. For more information about ConvExx and all its services, please visit www.ConvExx.com or call 702-450-7662, ext. 102

Water Play

by Kate Peterson

Our almost 2 year old loves the water. The problem is that he likes to drink the water. If he's in the bath, he has no problem leaning over and taking a sip. If he is playing on his water table he will pour some into his mouth. If he is in the kitchen he will stick his hand in the dog's bowl and then stick it in his mouth (yikes!). He doesn't have the same issue in the pool strangely enough.

Any ideas on how to convince him to STOP drinking water that is not in a sippy cup or bottle?

Afraid to deliver

I am 26 days away from my delivery due date and I am starting to freak out. I keep telling myself that I have been through this before 8 years ago with my son but that isn't helping.

I am scheduled for a normal delivery which scares me even more because I know the pain is coming. I have the nursery ready but no the hospital bag. My husband wants the baby to come today and I am just not mentally ready for the pain.

I am really good about pain but as the big day approaches I get so frightened. I don't want to express this feeling to anyone and here I am blogging about it.

I don't know what I can do to ease my fears... any ideas?