BabyTime Expo Goes on Maternity Leave

Thank you to all who supported the 2009 BabyTime Expo events in Las Vegas and San Diego.

Over the past 2 years we have produced 6 shows and 6 babies, and there is yet another baby due in the spring.

Many of you have contacted us about our 2010 schedule. We are reviewing the many suggestions and comments that you so kindly sent, with the aim of making the shows better, and in order to do that, have decided not to produce a show in 2010.

In essence we are pulling in the family unit, working with a few select sponsors and exhibitors to creatively produce a stronger, more helpful series of shows in 2011. Plans are underway to make BabyTime Expo the best possible resource for all things baby and toddler including vendors, activity centers, education, and entertainment. We’ll keep in touch as we put it all together.

However- we would like to announce our endorsement of Bebe Paluzza Productions. Bebe Paluzza Productions has demonstrated that they produce wildly successful maternity, baby and toddler consumer show in the USA - "Everything from Bellies to Tots". In 2010, they are hosting shows in Austin, Chicago, Denver, Des Moines and Indianapolis. We encourage you to reach out to Jenn Kampmeier, jenn@indybabyexpo.com, to obtain additional information about their shows. While BabyTime Expo may not be producing shows in 2010, we still believe that with thousands of consumers attending the Bebe Paluzza Productions shows you will continue to be able to direct market to consumers.

If you are interested in joining our advisory committee, please contact Mindi Cherry at mcherry@convexx.com or (702) 450-7662 x103
Regards,

BabyTime Expo Family
www.BabyTimeExpo.com

Babies Babies Everywhere

by Kate Peterson

Some of you may recall that I announced my cousin who had been through holy heck trying to get pregnant finally did it. Well her little girl was born earlier this week. But as usual, it was not a walk in the park for her.

My cousin is a petite woman and a week prior to giving birth, the doc said that the head was in the 94th percentile. I was surpised that they were not going for a c-section.

Her water broke at 3am and finally at 11pm they decided it was time for a c-section when she developed a fever. Her placenta had torn. Has anyone ever heard of that?

After she gave birth, the doctor told her mother that the placenta had torn, but her ovaries were still in tact. Was there of chance of them NOT being in tact? He didn't elaborate.

Just wondering....oh and Christine - better watch out what details YOU give me - 24 more days to go!!!

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?