Saturday, April 26, 2025
10 AM - 1 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, and more. Get in touch with local organizations that serve infants and families. Register online to receive an email reminder.
Attendees of Baby Fair will have the opportunity to receive one free heirloom quality digital portrait of your child/children (ages 2 and under), as time allows.
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BABY FAIR ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
EXPERT INSIGHTS:
Get a valuable knowledge boost and answers to your questions. Toys and soft play will be available – wigglers are welcome!
Creating Positive Mealtimes: 10 - 10:45 AM
With Jamie Brackemyer, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist & Feeding Therapist at Let’s Talk Pediatric Therapy
Understanding Developmental Milestones: 11 - 11:45 AM
With Rupal Upadhyay, MD, Associates in Pediatrics, SC
Navigating Infant Sleep: 12 - 12:45 PM
With Danyale Washington, Certified Sleep Consultant, Post-Partum Doula, and New Parent Educator
CEO & Founder of Sweet Piece Solutions
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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 Sign Language with Sign With Katy
11:30 AM OR 12 PM: Baby & Me Yoga with Hop Along Yogi Kids Yoga
12:30 PM: BALibrary Baby Time
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EVEN MORE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:
Baby Footprint Stamping
Soft Play Baby Gym
Showcase of Local Organizations:
*A Baby Place
*BStrong Together
*Good Shepherd Birthing Center
*Goldfish Swim School
*Options and Advocacy for McHenry County
*Postpartum Support International