Pretoria and Midrand Baba Indaba dazzles and delights!

Jaco Walters of The Multiple Birth Shop exhibited for the first time and here's what he had to say: "Thank you for the Baba Indaba this weekend. Being our first show we did not know what to expect, but what we got exceeded our expectations! Thanks for your organisation thereof!"

Lorraine of Cherished Bellies commented: "It was a well organised show and the organisers were friendly, helpful and always smiling as were the surrounding exhibitors! The Baba Indaba helped to advertise our product too which was great. I liked the H2O International water coolers dotted around as I didn't have to move away from my stand to keep hydrated."

The Tshwane Place of Safety, an organisation caring for orphans in Gauteng, was at the show educating visitors on its plight. The home has lost a vast amount of support in the past year due to the tough economic climate but the number of babies needing care and protection has only increased. Their celebrity patrons - Pierre van Pletzen - Oubaas in 7de Laan on SABC 2 and his wife Sandra Vaughn - Anke in Getroud met Rugby on Kyknet made an appearance at the show and kindly posed for photos with lucky visitors!

There were many giveaways that saw lucky moms and dads walking away with hampers from Parmalat, Adcock Ingram and Milton. A fashion show from Maternity Lane thrilled moms-to-be and Caitlin's Castings relaxed mom and dad with a 10 minute neck and back professional massage. All proceeds were donated to the non-profit organisation Return To Roots Foundation.

The SABC Education Baba Indaba awards were evaluated by our capable judges who hailed from, among others, the Rekord and 93.8 fm. Congratulations to the winners: The Most Green Product award was given to Baby Throne. The Most Popular Exhibitor award was won by Picture-it Photography. The Most Interactive Stand award went to Parmalat. The Most Innovative Product award was awarded to Micralite with certificates of excellence awarded to Baby Throne and Cherished Belly.

With the hype of another great show coming to an end, there isn't time to stop and catch a breath as the Cape Town show is just weeks away! To be held at the Cape Town ICC from 23 to 25 July, this is the perfect place to exhibit and visit. The expo attracts over 35 thousand visitors and boasts the record for the biggest expo held in Cape Town. Moms, dads and kids can expect to be exposed to a huge array of products and entertainment, all delivered with the high level of organisation and congeniality that the SABC Education Baba Indaba is known for.

With the year in full swing, not only do the Cape Town audience have a great show to look forward to, but for the first time the Baba and Kids Indaba will be taking place in Soweto at Nasrec - 27-29 August. As always, the Sandton Convention Centre will be wowed in October from 22-24 so get ready Joburg because inspired parenting is on it's way! Exhibitors don't delay, book your stand now for the opportunity to talk to an audience as varied and colourful as our rainbow nation!

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