Without wanting to blow our - ok, your - trumpet, it's a fact that Mumsnet is a repository of wisdom on the subject of babies: how to produce them, how to look after them when they arrive and, crucially, how to remain sane during the process. Any time of the day (or night), you can come on and ask for help with any and all of the problems you encounter when suddenly in charge of a small, screaming human. It occurred to us that it'd be a neat idea to idea to turn the virtual support group into a real-world one - which is why, on Saturday September 27th, we're hosting our very first Bumpfest.
The day is designed to be a one-stop shop for parents-to-be, covering everything from birth (the myths vs the reality) to bonding, and all points in between. Unlike other antenatal courses, the aim of Bumpfest is to make sure you're armed with information on how to cope after the birth, as well as during: there'll be dedicated, practical workshops on routines, development, baby-led weaning and - of course! - sleep; take a look at the full programme here. As well as providing first-time parents (partners are very welcome, too) with unsugarcoated advice from those who've been through it before and survived to tell the tale, attendees will get to meet others in the same boat. And you'll leave the day with a marvellous goody bag, filled with baby-related loot.
Tickets go on sale today, priced £65 for early birds, and with a special discount for partners - two tickets for £95. So if you're about to be plunged into parenthood, and feel the need for a rundown of what's really in store - book now. We'll see you there (with hot water and towels at the ready, just in case).