Does anyone know of any good 'baby shows'....

[JoseyM]

Pregnant with my first and just saw the apprentice and they were working at a baby show at one of the arena's like the o2 arena.

Just wondered if anyone knew of any good up and coming ones. I live in Norwich but happy to travel and make a day of it!

You'd just end up buying far more things then need.

Morning Josey x

Have a look here www.thebabyshow.co.uk/earls-court-london/ it gives you all the info you need xx

Hope that helps and hope I have put that in right lol

xxXxx

Does anyone know if there are any of these in the north west region, manchester etc. I fancy it too, although no doubt will spend far too much money!

scratchet - only in birmingham that i know of

How do you find out aout these things? Not sure my bladder will allow me to drive to birmingham at the moment!

Personally I think all these consumer exhibitions are an utterly pointless waste of money. I've been to Ideal Home (crap), Vitality (crap), One Life (crap). I only went to all of these shows as I got in for free.

It's true that you'll just waste money on crap you don't need, plus you pay far too much to get in, the food is horribly overpriced (£5 for a sandwich, anyone? ) and you'll come out no wiser than when you went in.

You're better off asking advice on MN - save your pennies and your bladder!

here u are but its not on till next year now. think youve missed one at bham.

or otherwise check out on nct website page on here

Thank you so much. Those websites are great. This probably sounds stupid but what is an nct nearly new sale? Do i have to register to attend?

Hey, tanks for the info! Had a look around and found one at the Excel center in October and is £13 entry.

I don't think it's a case of having to go and spend loads of money it's just that it's feels all knew and exciting for me and i think it would be fun to have a wander round with my mum and sister in law. Am a little concerned about the bladder issues though ha ha!

I guess i just like window shopping..always have done so that kind of thing appeals to me!

Nct Sales are fantastic! You dont need to be a member to attend, although members get let in 15 mins before everyone else and there is usually a huge a queue - I wait in the car for 20 mins & usually get in at the end of the queue, not good standing still for more than 5 mins at the mo!!

The sales ive been to in my area are two types, one type you by from individual stalls bit like a carboot, and the other type, all the stuff for sale has been grouped into sections, so all prams are together, clothing is in sex & size etc, you then fill up your black sack and take it to a till to pay - alot more dangerous as you lose track of what you are spending!!

The big baby shows are all over now, but you might find a small locally organised one in your area, you could ask in your local independent baby shop if they know of any.