Hosted by BabySmartz Concierge Services LLC and presented by BabiesRUs this long overdue event for the NJ/NY area on October 4th in Mahwah, NJ will feature a seminar by Deidre Imus and one-stop place to shop, listen, play and connect with top products and services for infants and toddlers.
Sparta, NJ, July 18, 2008 Two local sisters Tara Shagawat and Kate Windram who grew up in Bergen County have put aside their corporate careers to start a baby planning business called BabySmartz. With young children of their own at home, they have years of experience to offer women and their families during pregnancy with the many preparations involved for the arrival of a newborn. The word is out on BabySmartz, as they were featured in NJ My Way the “Guide to NJ’s Hottest and Coolest Stuff” in conjunction with NJ Monthly and My 9 News. http://www.njmyway.com/content/view/457/84/
In order to extend a greater reach in the region beyond the concierge services, a great event will take place on October 4, 2008 in Mahwah, NJ. The Premier Baby N Toddler Expo will be held at the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel – Mahwah, NJ. The expo will feature a great line-up of informative seminars by Deirdre Imus, Alison Rhodes and Tracey Serebin. The featured speaker is Deirdre Imus, The New York Times bestselling author of Green This!, Growing Up Green and Baby and Child Care. As an environmental and children’s activist, Deirdre Imus addresses specific issues faced by children of every age group. www.dienviro.com
Another seminar will be directed by Alison Rhodes, also known as the “Safety Mom”. Ms. Rhodes has been featured on NBC’s Today Show, ABC World News Tonight, Court TV, CNN, and CNBC among other television segments discussing child safety, health, wellness and the benefits of going green. www.thesafetymom.com
Also, lined up to speak at the Expo is Tracey Serebin the author of the 101 Questions for Expectant Parents: Preserving your Relationship Through the Transition. Tracey’s seminar Coupledom to Parenthood - Weathering the Changes that Baby Brings will be an engaging seminar on changes a couple goes through when a new baby enters their lives, the possible conflicts that can occur and how to keep the relationship strong. www. TraceySerebin.com
In addition to the seminars, the Expo will consist of children’s activities, a Kidz Korner with entertainment, exhibitors ranging from baby products, daycare centers, travel, invitations, specialty gifts, parenting services, apparel, local hospitals, financial planners, in home services and much more. The first 500 registered attendees will be given a show bag with great giveaways from the sponsored companies. Kiddie Kandids Portrait Studio is sponsoring the Cutest Baby N Toddler Contest. Photos should be submitted prior to the event at cutestbabyntoddler@babysmartz.com The winners will be announced live at the show. All winners will be contacted regardless of attendance. For more information and all the details on the Expo visit http://premierbabyntoddlerexpo.com/default.aspx
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If you’d like more information or to schedule an interview, please call Tara Shagawat or Kate Windram at 800.357.5124 or e-mail at expo@babysmartz.com