New Baby Expo May 16 and 17
The 18th annual New Baby Expo takes place May 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Neal Blaisdell Center, featuring more than 150 vendors specializing in products and services for those who are expecting a baby, as well as families with infants, toddlers and/or preschool-age children.
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Get information from local birthing hospitals, preschools, nonprofits, party venues, organized sports leagues, baby suppliers, language and music schools, photographers, entertainers for first birthdays and more. Also, shop for unique handmade crafts, baby necessities and fun fashions, including pieces by local designers and retailers Beach Bums Kailua, Happy Tots Hawaii, Hipsterlittles, Sophia’s Closet, Winzerbaby Boutique, Little Sprouts, Baby Jolie’s Closet, Homegrown Keiki Mommy and Me Collection, and Malama Baby.
There also will be a Baby Crawling Contest (May 16 at 2 p.m.), Hawaii’s Largest Baby Shower (May 17 at 2 p.m.), a children’s activity area, infant/toddler play area, hourly demonstrations and entertainment, and an appearance by costumed character Paddington Bear. General admission is $5.50 (free for children age 5 and under). For more information, visit newbabyexpo.com or facebook.com/newbabyexpo.
photos by Nathalie Walker // page design by Nikki Thommes
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- Paxtyn Thomas: Beach Bums Kailua ‘Mommy Loves My Beach Bum’ tee specially printed with eco-friendly inks $23.95, Thirsties Duo Wrap adjustable waterproof diaper cover $13.25 from Beach Bums Kailua, Attipas ‘Together’ in pink/yellow/blue $24.99 from Happy Tots Hawaii
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- Tobias Sanchez: Sophia’s Closet ‘Pineapple’ tie tee and shorts $32 (set), Attipas blue sneaker $29.99 from Happy Tots Hawaii (two pairs for $50 at expo)
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Jayden Behic: Sophia’s Closet tie tee $14
Sophia Behic: Sophia’s Closet ruffle romper $33, Attipas black ballet $29.99 from Happy Tots Hawaii
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- Braelyn Thomas: Hipsterlittles floral romper $45, headwrap $12, crochet vest $20, belt $10, moccasins in pink $30
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- Sophia Behic: Winzerbaby Boutique handmade upcycled one-of-a-kind sunflower denim shorts with matching halter top $45 (set), Attipas black ballet $29.99 from Happy Tots Hawaii (two pairs for $50 at expo)
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- Jayden Behic: Sophia’s Closet mustache bowtie tee with matching shorts $30 (set)
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- Tobias Sanchez: Little Sprouts tee specially printed with eco-friendly inks $22 from Beach Bums Kailua, Smart Bottoms swim diaper $15 from Beach Bums Kailua, Attipas two-tone natural $29.99 from Happy Tots Hawaii (two pairs for $50 at expo)
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- Paxtyn Thomas: Baby Jolie’s Closet ‘Kailyn’s Dragon Flies’ dress $35, Attipas ‘Pink Corsage’ $29.99 from Happy Tots Hawaii (two pairs for $50 at expo)
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Kaylyne Behic: Homegrown Keiki Mommy and Me Collection maternity top $24, Malama Baby maternity versatile waistband pants $39
Sophia Behic: Homegrown Keiki Mommy and Me Collection top $15, Winzerbaby Boutique handmade upcycled one-of-a-kind denim shorts $20
