Baby U: Getting Ready for Baby at BabyEarth

Expecting a baby? Trying to have a baby? Or maybe you just like babies? BabyEarth invites all baby enthusiasts to join them in a day of preparing for your bundle of joy with Baby U: Getting Ready for Baby. On Saturday, Feburary 23, 2013, from 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., BabyEarth is bringing together a slew of experts with informative talks, interactive Q&A and hands on experience. Additionally there will be a few vendors set up with tables for you to browse between talks. This event is free, but interested guests must register for a ticket through Eventbrite. 

• 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - Infant Safety. Alison Coleman, the Baby Guru, will review issues such as safe sleep, car seat safety, baby proofing, and more.
• 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Car Seat Installation. Sarah Baker, certified car seat installation expert, will review how to properly install your car seat.
• 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Non-toxic Home and Baby. Toxic chemicals are poorly regulated and are found in everything from cleaning products to body lotion. Hatch Baby Planners will teach you how to take a proactive approach to keeping your family and your home free of these harmful substances.
• 1:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m. - Creating a Birthing Plan. Having a plan relieves some of the stress of child birth. Chan McDermott will teach a seminar on the things you should consider when you create a birthing plan.
• 1:45 p.m. -3:00 p.m. - Birthing Options Panel. Join a team of experts to review your options for birth. Deciding what is right for you is a tough job when you have so many options. This birthing panel will talk about your options and answer your questions, so come prepared. The panel will include: Dr. Catherine Brown from Capital Ob/gyn; Chan McDermott, child birth instructor; Leticia Moran, a birth and postpartum Doula, and more.

The event will also feature several vendors and education stations:

• Babywearing International Greater Austin Chapter
• Little Miss Pepper designs
• Swaddling station
• And more!

For more information and to register for your ticket, visit the Baby U Eventbrite page. There will be gift bags for everyone who RSVPs through Eventbrite.

You may also be interested in Baby Brunch, which is happening at BabyEarth on Sunday! 

BabyEarth Round Rock

106 E Old Settlers Blvd

Round Rock, TX

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