Saturday, April 27, 2024
10 AM - 4 PM
Welcome to Baby Fair! Connect with the information and resources you need most as an expecting parent or caregiver of a child ages 0 – 2. Enjoy baby and me activities, expert presentations on topics like sleep, mealtimes, parents’ rights, and more. Get in touch with local organizations that serve infants and families. Drop in for a few hours or spend the day!
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BABY FAIR ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
EXPERT INSIGHTS:
Get a valuable knowledge boost in just 30 minutes! Toys and soft play will be available – wigglers are welcome!
Creating Positive Mealtimes: 10:30 AM & 11:30 AM
With Jamie Brackemyer, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist & Feeding Therapist at Let’s Talk Pediatric Therapy
Parental Self-Care and Self-Compassion: 11 AM & 12 PM
With Rachel M. Menge, LCSW, PMH-C, Mind Made Well Counseling PLLC
Newborn Care: 12:30 PM & 1:30 PM
With Rupal Upadhyay, MD, Associates in Pediatrics, SC
Parents' Rights in the Workplace: 1 PM & 2 PM
With Mary Gerak, Attorney
Navigating Infant Sleep: 2:30 PM
With Danyale Washington, Certified Sleep Consultant, Post-Partum Doula, and New Parent Educator
CEO & Founder of Sweet Piece Solutions
Following each presentation, stop by the Ask An Expert table with your questions.
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BABY & ME CLASSES:
Drop in for quality time with your little one. Classes are 15 minutes, except where noted. Admission is first come, first served.
10 AM BALibrary Baby Time
10:30 AM OR 11 AM Baby & Me Yoga with Hop Along Yogi Kids Yoga
11:30 AM OR 12 PM Baby & Me Sign Language with Sign With Katy
12:30 PM BALibrary Baby Time
1 PM OR 1:30 PM Baby Massage with Nurtured Pathways Infant Massage
2 PM OR 2:30 PM Music Together with Grow Music Academy
3 PM Pre/Post Natal Yoga with Empowered Mama Fitness (25 minute session)
3:30 PM BALibrary Baby Time
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EVEN MORE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:
Car Seat Safety Information from the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District
Baby Footprint Painting
Soft Play Baby Gym
11:30-2:30 PM - Showcase of Local Organizations:
*A Baby Place
*Bright Start
*BStrong Together
*Empowered Mama Fitness
*Good Shepherd Birthing Center
*Goldfish Swim School
*Options and Advocacy for McHenry County
*Postpartum Support International