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What’s Happening Down There? Pelvic Floor 101 for Pregnancy
20 May 2025 Midwife PipPregnancy is a time of profound change in a woman’s body, and the pelvic floor is one area that undergoes significant transformation. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, ligaments, and connective ... -
Soft as a Baby’s Bum: Caring for your baby’s skin in the fourth trimester
20 May 2025 Rachel Fitz DFor me, one of the most intense pleasures in life has been burying my nose into the soft necks of my children and grandchildren as babies, smelling their hair and feeling their gorgeous warm skin! Not ... -
My Baba Launches the 2025 My Baba Awards sponsored by The Baby Show– Entries Now Open!
15 May 2025 My BabaMy Baba, the UK’s leading parenting and lifestyle platform, is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 My Baba Awards sponsored by The Baby Show, celebrating the very best in pregnancy and baby. Br ... -
Midwife-Approved: 5 Proven Tips for Successful Breastfeeding
06 May 2025 Midwife Beth5 Top Tips for Successful Breastfeeding Becoming a parent can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to breastfeeding. With so much advice out there, it’s hard to know where to start. But don’t w ... -
Why ‘Perfect Parenting’ Is a Myth – And What Really Matters
29 Apr 2025 Philips AventCherish the little moments, ask for help when you need it and forgive mistakes are the top pearls of wisdom parents would offer to their younger selves. -
C-Section Recovery: What Every New Mum Needs to Know
28 Apr 2025 Midwife VicIf you're preparing for a c-section birth—or recovering from one—you're not alone. Around one in four births in the UK are by c-section, yet many mums tell me they feel underprepared for what recovery ... -
Your Pregnancy Body: Real Talk on Skin, Sleep, Aches & More
22 Apr 2025 Registered Midwife Lesley BlandYour body goes through incredible changes during pregnancy, many of which go unseen and some which are very obvious. These rapid changes can affect you both physically and emotionally but when the goi ... -
Annabel Karmel’s Egg-cellent Easter Recipe Ideas
14 Apr 2025 Annabel KarmelSpring has sprung! And what better way to celebrate than with some wonderful Easter recipe inspiration. Here, leading children’s cookery author and food expert Annabel Karmel shares her latest crackin ... -
Traveling with a baby can be daunting and can make the most relaxed families anxious but —it can even be fun—with the right prep. Here’s some practical tips to make your trip smoother:
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How to Breastfeed: Getting Off to the Best Possible Start
04 Apr 2025 Danielle FaceyBreastfeeding is a beautiful and natural way to nourish your baby, providing them with the best possible start in life. However, the journey can come with its own set of challenges and learning curves ... -
Sleep, glorious sleep. Every parent goes through the tired stage and every parent wants and needs more sleep! We’ve put together this handy guide to Project Baby's sleep friendly products.
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Top Five Tips from Midwife Pip Davies
27 Mar 2025 Pip DaviesGuest speaker, Midwife Pip, who will be joining us at The Baby Show 09-11 May, NEC, Birmingham has worked closely with hundreds of women who have given birth abdominally and has shared her five top ti ... -
The Ultimate Hospital Bag Checklist: What Every Mum-to-Be Needs for a Smooth Birth Experience
28 Feb 2025What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag? Prepping your hospital bag is an exciting milestone for mums-to-be as it means that the wait for your new arrival is nearly over! -
Keeping Baby Warm (But Not Too Warm!): Safe Winter Tips from Daisy First Aid
24 Feb 2025 Feola McCandlishTry to maintain an ideal room temperature Your baby’s room should be between 16°C and 20°. A room thermometer can help you check. If you feel chilly, you can add an extra layer to your baby, but avoid ... -
The Ultimate Weaning & Toddler Cookbook | Charlotte Stirling- Reed
18 Feb 2025 Vermilion EburyBestselling child nutritionist, Charlotte Stirling-Reed returns with her latest cookbook The Ultimate Weaning & Toddler Cookbook out March 2025, filled with 100 new, simple, nutrition-packed recipes t ... -
Annabel’s Tasty Ways to Say I Love you – Valentine’s Day Special
10 Feb 2025 Annabel KarmelCheck out Annabel Karmels 'Tasty Ways to say I Love You - Valentines Day Special' -
Ways New Mums Can Help Improve Their Mental Health
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Mindful Motherhood: Nurturing Your Mental Health While Raising a Family
23 Oct 2024 Baby2BodyAs mothers, we often put everyone else's needs before ours. At Baby2Body, we believe that taking care of your mental health is not just beneficial for you—it's essential for the wellbeing of your enti ... -
Whether this is your first baby or fifth, the nursery market is forever changing, and it can be totally overwhelming. The Baby Show with Lidl GB brings over 350 brands under one roof to help make shop ...
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Check your travel plans – whether you are travelling from near or far check the roads, trains, buses or underground before leaving home to make sure your travel plans have not been affected. If drivin ...
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And why are we advising you to massage it? From 35 weeks of pregnancy massaging the perineum 3 to 5 times a week for only 3 to 5 minutes each time using an appropriate massage oil has been proven to a ...
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Birth Prep Top Tips by Lesley Gilchrist
27 Sept 2024Birth Prep Top Tips for Clarion My Expert Midwife will be giving our excellent Birth Preparation Talk on the Live Stage at The Baby Show Olympia London on both Friday 25th and Sunday 27th October, but ... -
Preventing Accidents at Home - Top 5 Safety Tips
01 Sept 2024 Jenni DunmanDid you know that most accidents involving young children happen within the home? -
Hospital bag essentials for mums-to-be
05 Jul 2024 Daisy First Aidso we’re looking at all the essentials you’ll need to pack for a hospital birth, when you should have it packed by based on our own experiences. When should you pack your bag? Most babies arrive bet ... -
5 Surprising Things About Baby Sleep in the First 6 Months
17 Jun 2024 Jemma MunfordOne of the most common challenges new parents face is understanding and managing on disrupted sleep. The commonly used phrase ‘sleeping like a baby’ describes someone sleeping soundly, still and quiet ... -
What you need to know about IVF and Exercise
11 Jun 2024How do you know if you have a high-risk pregnancy? At your initial prenatal appointment, your doctor or midwife will assess your personal history and any current medical conditions to determine your r ... -
Project Baby Buying Guide - Manchester Central 2024
30 May 2024 Natasha HewettThere’s nothing more exciting than shopping for your new addition. Expecting a child is an exciting and busy time. From the moment you find out you’re pregnant you spend the entire time leading up to ... -
What is Hypnobirthing?
26 May 2024Hypnobirthing is a generic term which encompasses a range of techniques covering breathing, relaxation, and visualisation, but which can also extend further to release fear, stress and worry to achiev ... -
Protecting Your Mental Health As A Mum
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Mental Health Tips for New Parents
04 May 2024 Ted Bradshaw, Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and father of threeHaving and raising a child is a flipping great thing, but it is also hard work. -
Maternal Request Caesarean Sections
21 Apr 2024As April is C-Section awareness month we discuss the pros and cons of maternal request sections. -
Project Baby Buying Guide - NEC Birmingham 2024
17 Apr 2024Project Baby's guide to buying all the essentials for your new arrival. -
Tips to Help Infants Learn Language Skills
14 Apr 2024 Dr Robert TitzerDr. Robert Titzer, founder of the Infant Learning Company shares his top tips for early language learning -
Easter Recipe : Carrot Cake Hot Cross Buns by Charlotte Stirling-Reed
31 Mar 2024 Charlotte Stirling - Reed, SR NutritionBaby and Child Nutritionist, and guest speaker at our LIVE Talks stage, Charlotte Stirling-Reed from SR Nutrition shared with us her yummy Carrot Cake Hot Cross Buns Recipe for Easter. -
Top Tips for an Easier Birth
22 Mar 2024 Midwife PipI could talk about birth all day because preparing for birth is something I am so passionate about; I see as a practicing Midwifery Sister the incredible positive impact birth preparation has on impro ... -
We need a new model of fatherhood based on positive masculinity
16 Mar 2024 by Elliott RaeSupporting fathers to be active in their children’s lives is essential to creating well-functioning societies, businesses and families. I am personally very happy to see more work being done in recent ... -
Sunscreen: A Parent’s Guide As we (finally!) enter the warmer months of the year it’s important to remember to keep your little one safe from the sun’s rays. The sun in the UK is strongest in the UK b ...
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The new way to look after yourself as a parent
28 Feb 2024 Zoe Blaskey: MotherkindI have had the privilege of speaking to over four hundred experts on my leading podcast and official podcast of The Baby Show, Motherkind, from parenting experts to doctors and psychologists and every ... -
Which? reveals parents’ 5 biggest pushchair purchase regrets
27 Feb 2024 Which?A pushchair could be one of the most expensive items you'll purchase when you have a baby, so it’s crucial you do your research to avoid buyers remorse. But don’t worry, we’re here to help. We spoke ... -
This Will Not Happen To Us: A Caesarian Story by Maria Fowler
23 Feb 2024 Maria Fowler“That will not happen to us” were my Husband Kelvins words to me at our midwife appointment discussing the plans for the birth of our first beautiful daughter Evie. Evie was in breech and at our midwi ... -
5 Ways Exercise Makes You Happier
22 Feb 2024 Melinda Nicci, Sport Psychologist and Founder & CEO of Baby2BodyRaise your hand if you've been here before: your workout clothes are neatly folded in your gym bag, you've remembered to pack your sneakers, socks and a hair tie, and you've blocked off your schedule ... -
Project Baby's Buying Guide 2024
22 Feb 2024It’s here - the most extraordinary and memorable chapter of your life! Finding out you're pregnant can be an exciting but overwhelming time, even just thinking of all the things you need to buy for yo ... -
Mumpreneur of the Month Kente Kids
10 Feb 2024As part of our new series 'Mumpreneur of the Month' we're highlighting some of our incredible businesses set up by parents. We're thrilled to announce Kente Kids' sisters Genevieve and Rachel as our p ... -
Navigating Mental Health Challenges as New Parents: A Guide to Self-Care and Support
02 Feb 2024 Daisy First AidWelcoming a new baby into the world is an exciting and transformative experience. However, the transition to parenthood can also bring about significant mental health challenges. In this article, we w ... -
The Baby Show Loves New Products & Innovations
23 Jan 2024Catch a glimpse of The Baby Show's newest star products being unveiled at the ExCeL London show from 1-3 March 2024. Discover true game-changers – items designed to lighten your load by either saving ... -
Project Baby Shopping Guide - Olympia London
16 Oct 2023Project Baby introduce their shopping guide for The Baby Show with Lidl GB Olympia London The most extraordinary and memorable chapter of your life awaits! Finding out you're pregnant can be an ex ... -
The insider’s guide to birth! 10 taboo things only midwives know
03 Oct 2023 Cathy Tabner1. Midwives love poo, we really do. We commonly see a smidgen sneak out, which means we know the baby is not far behind. Don’t be embarrassed you’re passing on the gift that keeps on giving - the invi ... -
Why Your Baby's Head Size Matters
14 Jun 2023 Victoria GloverGlancing over the paperwork I’d been given by the midwives, I could barely believe that I was a mum… I’d had a baby! All the way through pregnancy, the thought that I was growing a human inside of me ... -
The Baby Show with Lidl GB ExCeL London Earns Finalist Spot for Best Consumer Show
18 May 2023 Emma CoffeyAs the UK's favorite pregnancy and baby event, The Baby Show with Lidl GB series of events attracts over 80,000 attendees each year. Showcasing a wide array of popular baby brands, this comprehensive ... -
5 Great Dad Hacks to Make Parenting Easier
09 May 20235 Great Dad Hacks to Make Parenting Easier At Dadvengers we talk to a lot of new dads and dads-to-be who tell us they're "scared", "terrified" or "unprepared" to be a dad. That is a totally understand ... -
CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MUM CLUB TMC Founders Jess And Lauren Show You Their Best Buys.. Jessica Lawes: Co-Founder & Head of Brand Partnerships "The Baby Show for me has always been about ...
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Project Baby Shopping Guide - NEC Birmingham
04 May 2023Project Baby introduce their shopping guide for the Baby Show NEC Birmingham The most extraordinary and memorable chapter of your life awaits! Finding out you're pregnant can be an exciting but da ... -
The Baby Show Loves Red, White & Blue
02 May 2023 Emma CoffeyHere's some of our favourite red, white and blue products picked from The Baby Show with Lidl GB at the NEC Birmingham from 12-14 May. Neo & Nessa India Back Pack (Vivid Blue) This vegan leather bag ... -
How should I look after a newborn baby’s skin?
25 Apr 2023 Cathy Tabner, registered midwife, My Expert MidwifeWhat makes baby’s skin so special? We might associate babies’ skin with softness, but a newborn baby’s skin is vastly different to that of an adult and demands greater care to protect it. Newborn skin ... -
Summer Safety Tips from Dasiy First Aid
16 Apr 2023 Daisy First AidSummer is fast approaching and it’s set to be another hot one so we thought we’d give you our tops tips for parents of babies during the warmer months. -
Top Tips for a Dad Caring for a Newborn Baby
11 Apr 2023 Nigel ClarkeAt Dadvengers, we know that as a dad caring for a newborn baby, there is so much to think about. Also dads sometimes worry about feeling like a spare part. In fact, we hear this from a lot of dads whe ... -
5 Baby First Aid Items to Have at Home
11 Apr 2023 Daisy First AidI’m a Daisy First Aid expert. I’m also a mum! Here are my top 5 items to have at home alongside your Daisy First Aid kit. -
8 Tips to Help Prepare for Breastfeeding
04 Apr 2023 Cathy TabnerWe know breastfeeding can come with its own set of challenges, but we also know that preparing before your baby arrives can help you feel more relaxed, empowered, and ready to begin your breastfeeding ... -
Project Baby Shopping Guide - Manchester
04 Apr 2023Project Baby introduce their shopping guide for the Baby Show Manchester Bibinee Dolls Soft plush dolls Beautifully designed soft plush dolls offer your little one representation, friendship and com ...
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