All About Baby Expo

Have you heard of the All About Baby Expo that is in Utah every year? It’s coming to in Southern Utah on April 11th! They also have one in Cedar Hills May 30th, and Sandy on August 22nd! I like going to expo and seeing new or old local companies share their great products. The mission of the All About Baby Expo & Toddler Fest is to give babies and young children a voice. Their mission statement is “We encourage parents and guardians to become informed on options for their baby’s physical, spiritual, and emotional health and happiness from pregnancy to delivery and through the tender, new years of life. With education, parents can be empowered with information, inspired to make the right decisions for their family.”

Here is a little bit about the All About Baby Expo…

In 2011, John & Melynda Fanene welcomed their son, Baby Rock, to the world. Like most parents, their lives drastically changed. Their entire focus was now on their newborn son. Four years later, things are still very much the same, although he has now entered the toddler stage.

“When we discovered we were expecting, so much effort was put into ensuring that we did everything possible to create a healthy body for our baby,” shares Melynda Fanene, event producer. “When he arrived, the same effort was put into setting him up for success both physically and mentally. We had such a focus shift into parenthood that we wanted to try and make that transition easier for other new parents.”

Their son is the inspiration behind the All About Baby Expo & Toddler Fest held twice a year in Utah County. The 6TH semiannual show will return to Utah County on May 30th at the Vista in Cedar Hills. Producers saw a need around the state and have added the show in St. George beginning April 11th at the Dixie Center and a larger, regional show in Salt Lake City on August 22nd at the South Towne Expo Center, including children ages 0 – 12. The shows will be held each spring and fall. Additional cities are being reviewed for inclusion in 2016.

“I am definitely a baby and child advocate,” says Fanene, “We are consumed by the tragedies in the news in our own towns and around the world where babies and young children are abused, neglected, and mistreated. We feel an extra weight of responsibility with this event to give added emphasis and movement toward solutions. Their needs can’t always be verbalized but it’s our duty as their caregivers to make their early years all about them to build safety, health and confidence.”

Local business is supported and encouraged. Vendors and presenters are currently being accepted and all involved are required to support the mission of All About Baby. “We want to offer a platform for baby and toddler businesses to present their products, services, information and education to moms and dads so they can provide the very best. With so many alternatives available, we want to place as many in one spot, in front of new parents, to help save a little time and possibly give them an option they never considered.”

The event is free to the public, making it accessible to all. Attendees can also pre-register for their tickets and be entered to win prizes at the event. All who attend are encouraged to donate their Change4Change at the door to help support a variety of causes. On April 11th in St. George, all change collected will go to a local family who welcomed a beautiful daughter into the world, Baby Celestial, born early at 24 weeks. She passed away on March 20th after a short 20 days of life. Her mother is also undergoing medical care as a result of the pregnancy. Proceeds will go to help the family. There will also be an Easter Basket Silent Auction during the Expo to bring in additional funds and anyone can donate now while registering for the event online.

For a small window of time a new life is not only fragile and vulnerable but always learning. All About Baby events remind parents and caregivers to put the focus on baby during that critical time, for their health, happiness and education, setting them up for a successful life. Events may include: