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It will be all about bumps, bottles and bibs for Wellingtonians with the return of the ASG Parent and Child Show, being held Westpac Stadium on 6-7 September 2008.
Now in its ninth year, the ASG Parent and Child Show will host more than 70 exhibitors who will showcase everything from maternity, antenatal and infant accessories through to nutritional tips and educational products for babies and young children.
The 2008 Show welcomes a range of new exhibitors including: Precious Bubba with their stylish Manduca baby carrier; Mustela, the international skincare specialist for babies and mothers-to-be; and Buggy Plates, with their funky, personalised buggy accessories. All-time favourites returning to the event are The Baby Factory, ASG, Huggies and Plunket.
“The Show covers every baby base and offers a one-stop-shop for parents experiencing this particularly special phase of life,” says Rebecca Stewart.
Mothers-to-be can explore Womama’s extensive range of contemporary maternity clothing, while Dads-to-be can check out Mountain Buggy’s exciting range of baby wheels.
The 2008 ASG Parent and Child Show offers parenting seminars for information and support and headlining this year's seminar programme is Diane Levy–Counsellor, family therapist and author of a range of best-selling books, including: 'Of course I love you…now go to your room', 'They look so lovely when they’re asleep', and her latest achievement - 'Time Out for Tots, Teens and Everyone in Between.'
“Diane is a household name when it comes to the best advice on raising children and we are thrilled to have her at the Show again this year,” says CEO Dona White. “Her valuable insights, coupled with her humorous approach, will be greatly entertaining and informative for visitors to the Show.”
Assistant director of the Gifted Education Centre, Sheryl Burns will lead a seminar entitled 'Is Your Child Gifted'
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“There are thousands of unidentified gifted children in New Zealand,” says Sheryl. “My seminar will cover the characteristics of gifted children and will explore the steps that parents should take if they think they have a gifted child.”
Plunket nurse, Sandy Reid will add to the educational scene with her seminar ‘Breastfeeding – The Early Days and Beyond’; and owner of NappyDays Kate Meads, will lead a ‘Modern Nappy Options’ seminar for parents.
While parents are kept busy with exhibitors and seminars, children of all ages will be enthralled by a range of activities at the Show.
All the way from his fully-furnished, two-bedroom pineapple under the sea, cartoon sensation SpongeBob SquarePants is set to be the highlight of the entertainment stage. He will be accompanied by non-stop stage entertainment including dancing, storytelling and sing-along amusement – perfect to keep the entire family amused.
So parents prepare! This family-friendly event has something for everyone and is a must for all family calendars. |
