Shopping at the Baby Time Show!

We went to the baby time show for the first time last April - when I was still pregnant! This time around, we brought our baby along and were glad we did cause it was lots of fun! 
Different from last time, the show is being held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building)! Larger exhibition hall means wider floors and easier shopping experience (especially when you have a big stroller like mine!) 
We were there in the afternoon on Friday (First day of the show) and a lot of people were already leaving, so we were able to find a close parking spot (Parking was $21 ...ouch!).
What's also different from last time is that many vendors don't give out samples! Even Similac (which was very generous in giving formula samples in the last show) only give out one bottle of Similac Mom and coupons... This was a real disappointment for us as we were hoping the free samples would help "pay" for the admission and parking cost...
Nevertheless, we had fun strolling around the place with our screaming baby - in a good way..(she was so stimulated by all that was going on!) 

We ened up getting some good deals on things we wanted to buy, meet some nice people, and learning about new baby products out there! 

The best booth at the show was from well.ca! Maybe I'm biased, but the ladies at their booth was super nice! You can enter for a draw for 1 year of free diaper plus they give you a $10 coupon to spend on their website! I've ordered from them before and absolutely love their fast shipping service and hassle free return. Highly recommend them for not only baby products, but for grocery as well! They have updated their page recently to include a section for holiday gifts! The lady at the booth told me they even include gift wrapping! 

My next favourite booth was Simply green baby! http://www.simplygreenbaby.com

They carry many organic/green/eco friendly baby products! I remember seeing them at the last show and was just overwhelmed by different products they have at the booth! Show special: 20% off all items! 

                     

Large selection 

My baby had a "Mama's & Papa's Caterpillar stroller toy" which she absolutely loves! We found this small caterpillar rattle by Zubels that is like a miniature version of her stroller toy! It's made of organic yarn and baby safe! 

I recently saw a good review of the Lifefactory silicone teethers so when I see it at the simply green baby booth, I had to get it! This teether is super light weight, easy for baby to hold, boa-free (of course!), dishwasher safe, and made with medical-grade silicone. It has three different texture on it to sooth baby's sore gums~ moms can even wear it as a bracelet! (how fashionable...NOT! hahaha)

I always prefer wooden toys for my baby rather than those battery operated, plastic toys. This baby car is just so colourful! Can't wait till my baby can sit on her own and plays with this!

 My next stop was at the LIVE CLEAN booth! I absolutely love their product and when I saw them at the show, I literally ran over there and told them how wonderful their products are and gave them a few suggestions...like offering a larger size for their non-petrolium jelly... Show special: $15 for one travel size women's facial package  + one travel size baby's package.  I didn't end up buying too much as the show price for their other products were comparable to Walmart's price (after using the $1 off coupon from their website). They were nice enough to give me lots of sample + coupons! 

The Mam booth...
They were giving out free pacifiers last time so I was hoping to get some more this time around...sorry guys...they only had candies....I wonder if they were left over from halloween! Just Joking!!! Their staff was really nice to talk to and knows their products really well. We saw a few new designs on their pacifiers and found out that the teething ring we bought from our last trip to USA is actually not available in Canada yet! (launching next month) They weren't selling any of their products at the booth but we found this Oral Care Rabbit at the Snugglebugz booth! http://www.snugglebugz.ca
Our paediatrician recommended cleaning of baby's mouth even before the first tooth comes in so she can get used to the idea of mouth/teeth cleaning. This little rabbit makes it a fun and easy task (I hope!)
for more information on Mam products: www.mambaby.com 

 Another exciting booth (for me at least) was the Clek booth! I was able to see the foonf car seat in real life!! This new car seat was just launch in October and I have been researching it on-line for a while now. It has to be the prettiest car seat out there! My top choice would be the pink and white combo~ to match with my stroller of course! This car seat let your baby stay at the rear-facing position for up to 45lbs and forward facing until 65lbs. It has a recline feature so your child don't need to sit up straight all the time, making travelling more comfortable. Another small feature I like about this seat is that there is a small piece of magnet at the side of the seat that holds the seat belt to the side - making it easier to transport your baby in and out! 

Next up! MC Hammer pants! (for Baby)

Electrik Kidz is a Montreal based company specialised in making stylish baby clothes with organic materials. Their products are made with high quality fabrics and superb craftsmanship! 

I was very very very very tempted to buy another nursing cover...call the Bobby Trapper! It's an award winning design that has two hidden wires (instead of the usual one) which keeps the cover away from baby's face! It is absolutely brilliant! She sells them for $45 at the show but if you mention you already have a nursing cover, she would give you an extra $5 discount, making it $40 including tax!  For those of you who don't already have a nursing cover, consider this one! http://www.boobytrapper.ca

Other interesting things....

Baby's book club. Kind of like your potato chips club or your organic grocery club, tell them about your baby, pay a monthly fee and they will ship a box of baby books to you every month!

Cloth inserts and liners for the G-Diapers! I'll tell you all about them once I've learn how to use...and wash them! LOL