The 18th annual New Baby Expo takes place May 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Neal Blaisdell Center, featuring more than 150 vendors specializing in products and services for those who are expecting a baby, as well as families with infants, toddlers and\/or preschool-age children.<\/p>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n
Get information from local birthing hospitals, preschools, nonprofits, party venues, organized sports leagues, baby suppliers, language and music schools, photographers, entertainers for first birthdays and more. Also, shop for unique handmade crafts, baby necessities and fun fashions, including pieces by local designers and retailers Beach Bums Kailua, Happy Tots Hawaii, Hipsterlittles, Sophia’s Closet, Winzerbaby Boutique, Little Sprouts, Baby Jolie’s Closet, Homegrown Keiki Mommy and Me Collection, and Malama Baby.<\/p>\n
There also will be a Baby Crawling Contest (May 16 at 2 p.m.), Hawaii’s Largest Baby Shower (May 17 at 2 p.m.), a children’s activity area, infant\/toddler play area, hourly demonstrations and entertainment, and an appearance by costumed character Paddington Bear. General admission is $5.50 (free for children age 5 and under). For more information, visit newbabyexpo.com<\/a> or facebook.com\/newbabyexpo<\/a>.<\/p>\n photos by Nathalie Walker \/\/ page design by Nikki Thommes<\/p>\n\n\t\t