A Big Baby Shower 2014 Pre-Event Jamaica Observer Supplement

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Presents

Sunday June 29, 2014 The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel

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Big Baby Shower Sunday June 29, 2014 Seminars will be hosted by Parenting Experts, Rebecca Harper and Elena Diedrick-Lynch.

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A Big Baby Shower 2014 THE event for new and expectant parents, is the premier event of its kind in Jamaica. Now entering its fourth year, the event grows this year, as it expands it s reach to a wider cross section of parents, going BEYOND the bump and the baby, to now include other aspects of parenting from birth to pre-teens. The event, being held at the Jamaica Pegasus this Sunday, June 29th, 2014 is guaranteed to be a valuable experience for all attendees.

A Big Baby Shower is an event that provides much-needed information for parents. The event introduces several new and exciting elements that will appeal to expectant parents, new parents, seasoned parents and parents-by-association!

Throughout the day, there will be a variety of seminars ranging from prenatal care to care of toddlers, and this year, all the way up to pre-teens.

Seminars ¥

Pregnancy 101 With Dr. Thea Davis

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Health And Nutrition For Expectant Mothers with Smart Eggs

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Baby Care Clinic by Johnson s Baby

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Thinking Ahead: Financial Family Wellness with NCB Omni Educator

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Parental Controls by The Broadcasting Commission

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Infant Nutrition with Gerber

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School Time: Preparing For Preschool with Fundaciones

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Bouncing Back to Body Beautiful with Chai Studios

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Momtrepreneuer: Balancing Work And Motherhood

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Family Values: Creating Life Time Memories with Beaches Resorts

An exciting addition to this year s event is introduction of the momtrepreneur concept, which gives a voice to mothers who are at the helm of their own business. This 30-minute seminar is a pre-cursor to a wider platform for discussion of striking a balance while running a home, raising children, running a business and maintaining their sanity!

Earlier in this month, the first b3 Momtrepreneur panel gathered at the NCB Atrium hosted by the NCB Omni Educator team for a fun and enlightening meeting of like-minds discussing the challenges and rewards of being a working mother or better yet a Momtrepreneuer.

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After an overwhelming response to the Huggies 4D Ultrasound Lounge at the event in 2013, patrons will once again get the chance to meet their developing babies at A Big Baby Shower 2014.

Huggies, as a 4-time repeat sponsor of the event is proud to share in the joy of the special bond between a mother and her unborn baby.

We are always excited to participate in a Big Baby Shower, said Marla Dillon, Brand Manager for Huggies in Jamaica. This is a very important event where we enjoy interacting directly with moms and dads-to-be about the chaotic beauty of parenting. Huggies looks forward to once again wowing guests with its 4D Ultrasound Lounge where mothers will experience the joy of seeing real-time images of their growing babies.

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Meeting of Momtrepreneur Minds

(Below) Momtrepreneuers, Namoi Garrick of Garrick Communications and Dr Anissa Holmes from Jamaica Cosmetic Dental Services.

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BEFORE THE BIG DAY

Breakfast in Bed B3 Caribbean was joined by event partners Huggies, N.C.B Omni Educator , Johnson s Baby & Smart Eggs to celebrate, what was coined Breakfast in Bed for mom at Andrews Memorial Hospital . The formalities began promptly at 10 am and Mothers on the ward had the opportunity to engage in miniseminars by each representative under the patronage of Mr. Keith Shakespeare, CEO/President of the hospital. The talks were followed by tasteful and complete care packs given to mothers by Marla Dillon, Marketing Manager of Huggies, followed by Johnson s Baby travel totes and NCB s Omni Educator vouchers.

The morning was complete with a healthy mouthful of Smart Eggs breakfast, catered by Fromage.

A Big Baby Shower organizers and the NCB Omi Educator Team

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B3 Caribbean Magazine is pleased to welcome Beaches Resorts for the 4th staging of the annual parenting event A Big Baby Shower 2014. As the anticipation builds for the event, patrons can look forward to their chance to win a 4-day/3-night Luxury Included¤ Jamaican staycation at Beaches Resorts. It will be a world of wonder for parents and children alike, as the world’s most recognizable hotel brand for children brings excitement to Kingston’s parenting lifestyle event on Sunday June 29, 2014.

There ll be something for children of all ages, so parents will have the freedom to absorb all the resources available at the event, and get a wellneeded break to enjoy the day, notes event team member Chelsea Taylor. Each sponsor and exhibitor presents products or services that complement the parental journey, and our seminars will give deeper insight to a variety of concerns that parents and caregivers may have. Children aged 3 - 5 years will enjoy the ’essence’ of sunny days with Sesame Street¤ characters from Beaches Resorts Caribbean Adventure with Sesame Street¤ program as a proud partner of Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street. They

Spark your child’s curiosity at A Big Baby Shower - a premium parenting event for expectant parents, new parents, seasoned parents and parents-by-association.

Sunday June 29 from 11am - 5pm at The Jamaica Pegasus. Sponsored by Huggies, NCB Omni Educator, Johnson s Baby, Smart Eggs, Gerber, KIG Ford, Singer, Caribbean Airlines, Beaches Resorts and b3 Caribbean Magazine.

PRIZES Attendees will also have the opportunity to win several great prizes on our wheel of fortune, scratch and win tickets (courtesy of Huggies) and grand prizes that include: ¥

A dream nursery giveaway for one lucky motherto-be will win a dream nursery inclusive of crib and dresser and filled with incredible baby products, making her more prepared than she could have ever dreamed.

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The ultimate welcome baby gift, a 3-night accommodation compliments of Andrew s Memorial Hospital

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A chance to win a three night, four-day staycation at a luxurious Beaches Hotel Resort of your choice, at a local resort. The perfect family trip for two kids (under 15) and two adults.

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One lucky patron will be the winner of a flight to Florida, courtesy of Caribbean Airlines

Join us for a resource-rich day filled with seminars, exhibitors, products, services and amazing prizes - all designed to complement the parental journey. A Big Baby Shower is sponsored by Huggies, NCB Omni Educator, Johnson s Baby, Smart Eggs, Gerber, KIG Ford, Singer, Caribbean Airlines, Beaches Resorts and b3 Caribbean Magazine.

Tickets are available at all Fontana Pharmacies islandwide, Babybop Store in Tropical Mall. Tickets will also be sold at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Saturday June 28 from 10am to 6pm. Call (876) 588-8135 for more information.

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can look forward to learning about tempo during the Rock n Roll Dance Party with Elmo and Friends, they ll enjoy cookies with Cookie Monster and channel their inner Isaac Newton with Super Grover s Super Science Fair. There will also be an opportunity for children to enjoy Surprise Tea Time with Abby Cadabby. And not to be outdone, the big kids can immerse themselves in the fun-filled Scratch DJ Academy¤ and Xbox¤ Play Lounge.

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