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October 2011 


New Orleans Baby Fest Returns to the Pontchartrain Center THIS Saturday, Plus Lots of Sales from Baby Fest Exhibitors!

In This Issue
BABY FEST RETURNS
MUST-ATTEND EVENT
PIRATE & PRINCESS PARTIES
2011 EXHIBITOR LIST
SALES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
EVERYTHING 

LSU & SAINTS

Tyger Gifts
Metairie and The Westbank

 

NEW ORLEANS
FOAM PARTIES
New Orleans Foam Parties
Unique Parties for Kids & Adults!

 

 Baby Fest 2011 Sponsors:


Ochsner Health System

 

Two Sprouts
Dimitri Dermatology Logo
Kalencom
Fleurty Girl
Ascension Fitness
SmudgeNOLA
Verizon Wireless Zone of Kenner
PJ's on Magazine
nola baby & family
USAgencies
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BABY FEST RETURNS THIS SATURDAY!

We're just five days away from the Second Annual New Orleans Baby Fest at The Pontchartrain Center on October 15th!

This is the MUST-ATTEND EVENT OF THE YEAR for expectant parents, families with young children, grandparents and friends! 

We hope to see all of you at Baby Fest this Saturday!

Jennifer Walker
Co-Founder of New Orleans Baby Fest
and Mother of Two Active Boys (5 & 23 months)
MUST-ATTEND EVENT FOR EXPECTANT PARENTS, BABIES, YOUNG CHILDREN & FAMILIES!
Baby Fest Poster
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Event Schedule
  • Kalencom Diaper Bags for the first 100 moms with young children and moms-to-be!
  • Sing and Dance with Johnette Downing & Music for Children by Dennis!
  • Meet & Greet Super Why & Princess Tiana
  • Kids' Area with toys from Le Jouet
  • Fire Department
  • Family Lounge with Big Screen TVs for college football and game consoles
  • Face Painting
  • Pirate & Princess Parties
  • The New Orleans Hornets - Hugo and Honey Bees
Find out all the details by clicking on the full schedule of events above! 

PURCHASE TICKETS NOW FOR PIRATE & PRINCESS PARTIES

Pirate
Click here to order Pirate & Princess Party Tickets

 

It's not too late to buy tickets for the Pirate & Princess Parties at Baby Fest! These "Sweets and Treats Teas" will be hosted by La Petite Tea Room.

 

Donuts, cookies, lemonade "tea" and apple juice "tea" will be provided for all the little pirates and princesses.

 

Pirate and princess accessories will also be provided, but costumes are welcomed and encouraged.

 

Click here to find out more and click here to purchase your ticket(s) to one of the Pirate and Princess Parties for $10/person. Limited to 16 children per party.

 

Email us at nolababyfest[at]gmail.com for more information.

JUST LIKE A PREGNANT BELLY, OUR EXHIBITOR LIST IS STILL EXPANDING

In addition to Presenting Sponsor Ochsner Health System, there are ten more businesses that are sponsors of Baby Fest 2011:
  • Baby Fest 2011 ExhibitorsBetter Bottoms Diaper Delivery
  • Laurie's Lagniappe
  • USAgencies
  • First Look Ultrasound
  • Similac
  • Bootie Camp Nola
  • Aardvark Embroidery
  • Sprout Kids Store
  • Birthmark Doulas
  • Just Kids Dental
  • Children's International
  • The Martens Law Firm
  • Paw-Get Me Nots
  • Ally-Gator Bows
  • Mossy Motors
  • Western & Southern Life
  • The Carriage House
  • Direct Buy
  • Plexus Worldwide
  • New York Life
  • Zuka Baby
  • Little Partners presents The Learning Tower
  • Healthy Start
Check out the complete list of Baby Fest 2011 Exhibitors here. Let them know that you were referred by New Orleans Baby Fest!

SALES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE BABY FEST MARKETPLACE

Ochsner Health System:

 

Ochsner's Full-Service Pediatric Emergency Department Has You Covered

 

When your child needs emergency care, Ochsner For Children has you covered. From medical illness

 

and broken bones to serious trauma, Ochsner's Pediatric ER provides quality care for young patients

 

24/7. A dedicated team of pediatric specialists cares for infants to adolescents and all ages in between. Check your wait time at ochsner.org/ER

 

 

Choose highly specialized, quality ER care for your child.

 

Pediatric Emergency Department at Ochsner Medical Center

 

1514 Jefferson Hwy., 504-842-3460

 

 

 

Verizon Wireless:

Now available from Verizon Wireless, unlimited Verizon Home Phone Service for $19.99/month. Come in now to Wireless Zone of Kenner and speak to one of our account managers
about switching to Verizon Home Phone Service. Keep your current home phone number. (New 2 year contract required. See store for more details) 


Dimitri Dermatology:

Dimitri Dermatology is offering $25 microdermabrasions, there is a printable coupon on our website.


nola baby & family magazine:

Having a baby? You don't want to miss out on New Orleans leading parenting resource- nola baby & family magazine! Visit them at nolababy.com for tons of locally written
parenting articles, sign up for their e-newsletter for great events and giveaways, and follow them on facebook to join up with like-minded New Orleans parents!


smudgeNOLA
SmudgeNOLA
SmudgeNOLA: 

Special for October - Baby To Be Gift Sets and Toddler Gift Sets!

$30 packaged and ready to go
  • Romper or Onesie (watermeter screen)
  • Bib - Saints
  • Burpie - Saints
*Great add ons: Cotton Beanie Caps Monogrammed, Tee Pee's for the Wee Wee's. These can be purchased with Gift Set for Discounted Rate at Baby Fest!

Toddler/Kid Gift Sets:
  • Girls: Dress Up Cape and Headband - $15 for set (headbands are on the stretch cotton or the Crochet)
  • Boys: Dress Up Cape - $12
Visit Smudgenola on Facebook and at Smudgenola.com for great savings weekly and thru the holidays!


A Saintsational Swamp Adventure & Fleur Delivery (images):
Fleur Delivery
"Fleur Delivery"

Re-live the Saints Superbowl winning season over and over again while reading "A Saintsational Swamp Adventure."
Author, Ricci Broussard Hebert will be signing books at Baby Fest. Come get your signed copy for $15.00, Baby Fest special price.

Her new book, "Fleur Delivery" will be available at the end of October. The story is about a Fleur De Lis family that welcomes a new baby into their family. Pre- order your
copy the day of Baby Fest.


Bootie Camp Nola:

Didn't get a chance to sign up for the classes that started last week at Audubon Park? No big deal, sign ups are always welcome at any time during our sessions. Don't miss your
chance to buy Bootie Camp gift certificates at discounted rates only during NOLA Baby Fest. Check us out at bootiecampnola.com for more information today.


Little Partners:

little partners
Little Partners' The Learning Tower
New Orleans Baby Fest Specials!!
  • Learning Tower discount: 10% off retail ($199.99)--------this will be $180.00 for (1) one Learning Tower
  • Art Easel Discount: 10% off retail ($59.99)-------this will be $54.00 for (1)one Art Easel
  • Toy Tower discount: 10% off retail ($49.99)------this will be $45.00 for (1) one Toy Tower
Free Shipping for the contiguous USA----additional shipping charges to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam

Give Aways:
T-shirts and Snack Bags


Kindermusik at Loyola Prep:

Kindermusik at Loyola Prep will be accepting new students for the fall semester until October 26th! If you were thinking about joining one of our fun classes with your little
one, but thought you'd missed the boat on enrollment, you've still got time! 

Kindermusik is the #1 music and movement class for young children. We have classes available for ages 0-7. Check out our schedule here. We'd love to have you join us!


The Dandy Lion:

Take a moment to check out The Dandy Lion for new holiday arrivals of boutique and smocked clothing. Great items for girls and boys from newborn to size 6X!

You can find The Dandy Lion on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/The Dandy Lion


HypnoBirthing:

HypnoBirthing
HypnoBirthing
Childbirth Education Classes for a stress free birthing. Self Hypnosis can help you effectively control your responses to stressors and HypnoBirthing can give
you the calm, confident and more comfortable birth you desire. Whether you are pre or post natal you can benefit from hypnosis.

BRING this announcement to the HypnoBirthing booth at Baby Fest 2011 and receive a FREE GIFT. 

Register now for November or January classes.

Bonnie Miller, 985-726-9333 ext 118, bmiller@mhsfi.org


Macaroni Kid New Orleans:

Hey Moms and Dads! Get ALL the Halloween scoop happening around town with New Orleans Macaroni Kid.

Be sure to sign up to get your free weekly newsletter delivered right to your inbox with all the local kid and family friendly fun.

From pumpkin patches to haunted mazes and everything in between, you can count on your Macaroni Kid to give you ALL the Halloween 411.




Baby Cakes by Kat
Baby Cakes by Kat
Baby Cakes by Kat is happy to announce we are now offering new products which include baby shower favors, diaper tricycles, diaper motorcycles, washcloth bouquets, and onesie cupcakes! 

To celebrate, mention this ad and receive a set (4) of onesie cupcakes for free with the purchase of any size diaper cake! 

Please visit us at babycakesbykat.com, on facebook and twitter (@babycakesbykat).




The Tulane University Infant and Toddler Development Project is currently looking for children ages 2-18 months to participate in studies about how infants learn how to use
various every day feeding tools such as cups and spoons. Your child will receive a gift from us for his/her participation. 

If you interested or need more information please
contact us at 504-247-1856 or infanttoddler@tulane.edu. 




Sprout Kids Store is excited to introduce a brand new item to you. Order a customized Measuring stick for your child's bedroom, a friends baby shower or for a birthday gift.

Get one with all of the grandchildren on it for the Grandparents house and they too can measure the little Sprouts as they grow. 

To learn more visit www.sproutkidsstore.com and
come and visit us at Baby Fest to order your very own Sprout Measuring Stick!


GK Photography
GK Photography
GK Photography:
 

Halloween Portraits - October 16th. Call today 504.737.5557.




 
SALE SALE SALE---All Halloween Items are 20-30% off. Bows, Spider Hair Clips, Tshirts, Lip GLoss Rings, Growing Body Parts, Ghosts, Spiders, Door Decor, Bows, Pumpkin
Holders, and more. Stop by to shop - FRIDAYS 10-6 Weekends Parties Permitting. 504.733.1001


 

lil squirts lil squirts is looking forward to showcasing many of our new products at this year's Baby Fest! Be sure to come check out our Fleur-de-Paci Door Hangers and embroidered accessories perfect for that new baby boy or girl! 

Our newest set of additional pages, Food Lagniappe, will be making it's debut as well as Mobile Baby, the latest edition to
our line of lil squirts books. 

Special for our Baby Fest customers we will offer any of our lil squirts Baby or Family books for the SALE price of $50.00 for the first hour of the Fest. Be sure to get there early not to miss this exciting offer!!!




Paw-Get Me Nots accessorizes your four legged "kids" in the most stylish WHO DAT and I ♥ NOLA dog/cat collars and leashes! Get your furry friends game ready with our custom
designed, high quality, adjustable nylon collars. Please visit us on FB at Paw-Get Me Nots.


birthmark doulas
birthmark doulas collective


What is a doula anyway?: A doula provides informational, emotional, & physical support before, during, and after the birth of your baby. A doula is a trained professional that stays with you through your entire labor and helps you to achieve the birth you desire.

Learn more about Birth Doula support and Postpartum Doula support at our website: www.birthmarkdoulas.com

We now offer Childbirth & Comfort Measures classes! 10% off this month.




Kimmieblake.com is offering free shipping for the rest of 2011



Children's International Medical Group is pleased to announce the opening of our newest clinic in Kenner! We are proud to have a bilingual staff and both insurance and Medicaid accepted with same day appointments! Call 504-466-2269 to make an appointment.

lisey lu
Lisey Lu
Lisey Lu:
 
Lisey Lu, llc. is so excited to be back at NOLA Baby Fest this year! We have lots of cute new items for the Fall Holidays. Adorable Onesies and Tees, Bows and Paci Clips,
Buckets and Cups, and some Fabulous Door Hangings. Please stop by and see us!
Use Coupon code NOLABabyFest and receive 10% off of your entire order.



Custom designed, Hand-made, Bows & Accessories for all your little princesses! Come see us at NOLA Baby Fest, for special deals like 2 Bows of your choice & a Bow Holder for
only $10!


The Carriage House:

New infant childcare for babies 6 weeks to 1 year old. Opens Monday, October 31, 2011. Located in the heart of Lakeview at 6257 General Diaz. Call 504-220-1598.


  
Tyger Gifts
Tyger Gifts Youth Jersey
LSU & Saints Cheerleader outfits make the perfect Halloween Costume and they get to wear them more than once. Don't forget football jerseys too. Everybody wants to be a winner!

Open 10-6 Mon.-Sat. Till 7:00 on Thurs & Fri, and 11:00-5:00 on Sundays. 

Visit us at 1818 Manhattan Blvd. in Harvey or 3030 Severn Ave. in Metairie or online at LSUStuff.com or
NewOrleansSaintsStuff.com.





You are never too young or too old for a hearing test at New Orleans Speech and Hearing Center.

Our 10 licensed and certified speech-language pathologists, 4 licensed speech-language pathology assistants, 1 technician, and 2 licensed and certified audiologists, using
state-of-the-art testing equipment, provide comprehensive assessments and remediation for all types of communication disorders.

If you have concerns about your child,
CALL 504.897.2606 to schedule an appointment. 



Baby Bump
Baby Bump Giveaway
We are celebrating our 1 year anniversary in NOLA - One Lucky Customer will win the Not Rational Hansel Diaper Bag in Black Patent a $590 value as scene on Halle Berry and Jessica Alba ... For every purchase of $150 or more (before tax) you will be entered into our drawing which will be held Saturday Dec. 3rd at 6pm...No limits on entries per person (gift cannot be returned or exchanged). 

 

 

We encourage you to patronize these great local businesses! They will all be exhibiting and selling merchandise at Baby Fest too!   

CONTACT US

Jennifer WalkerContact Us
New Orleans Baby Fest
P.O. Box 9351
Metairie, LA  70055-9351
504.298.8234

nolababyfest[at]gmail.com
www.NewOrleansBabyFest.com