I’ve been to about 12 of them - working!
as others have said all the buggy and car seat companies take big stands and have everything there to try which is brilliant if you’re looking for those, especially now mothercare etc have closed down, lots of people don’t have many other places to actually see and try those big items.
most brands will do show offers, which can only be had at the shows. Lots of brands use it as a way to clear warehouse stock (which is brand new, just last years colour or whatever) so you really can pick up some good prices.
it will show you on the website which brands are attending, about 80% of it will be smaller items to buy and take home on the day such as changing bags, clothing, bedding, breast pumps, nursery decor, toys, placenta jewellery…whatever you can think of!
in my experience working on stands most attendees are pregnant, though some have a baby already. Lots bring a spreadsheet with items they are looking for, and prices they have seen elsewhere. If you ask the brands will usually price match if you’ve seen the same item cheaper online as they really don’t want to take the stock back to the warehouse!
I think it’s quite a nice day out, a chance to window shop in a way that’s no longer possible on the high street now that mothercare, babies r us etc have shut down. There’s plenty of cafes etc in the hall so you can take it slowly and you’ll probably get some freebies.
I don’t work for the show, I have just been stand staff selling things for brands, but thought my experience might be helpful x