Contest Winners...
The Winner of the Winter Festival of Lights Contest is R. McNamara of Milton, ON.
The winners of Britax Contest:
R. Omran won the Advocate Click & Safe Infant/Child Seat. ($399.99 Value)
A & I Dunslow won the Chaperone Stroller. ($349.99 Value)
D. Walrond won the Chaperone Infant Seat. ($269.99 Value)
BabyTime Fall Speakers
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2009 Fall BabyTime Show Speakers
BILLIE HOLIDAY HELPS NEW MOMS SET GREAT ‘SEXPECTATIONS’ This year a new hot topic will be introduced at the show to help first-time Moms set great ‘sexpections’: Coffee, Tea & IUDs – A Smart Mom’s Guide to Birth Control After Baby. On Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1 from 11 a.m. to noon, Moms are invited to hear from an expert panel on the seminar stage, with: Billie Holiday, host of Virgin Radio’s The Breakfast Show with Mad Dog and Billie Check out what the esteemed panel says about contraceptive options including IUDs, myths about sex post-partum and considerations for breastfeeding Moms. Since four in 10 new Moms change their birth control method after having kids, there’s a lot to learn! The panel will also answer questions from the audience.
Come and hear Ann speak and get interactive playing her now famous games at the show: Pregnancy Bingo, Parenting Bingo, Baby Bingo, & Toddler Bingo!
Bryce Wylde Post-Natal Weight Loss and Nutrition Bryce Wylde is a Homeopathic practitioner and Functional Medicine Nutritionist and host of Wylde on Health a live interactive health show. He also runs a private practice in Toronto, Canada. He is one of Toronto¹s leading authorities on natural medicine, nutrition and prevention. Bryce Wylde is also an associate professor at the Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine.
As a dynamic and outgoing speaker on health and wellness, Dr. Shulman's client list includes companies such as Nike, Nesbitt Burns, Cadbury, and The National Post. She is currently the vice-president of nutrition for Truestar Health and is a proud spokesperson for Genuine Health supplements. As a mom dedicated to pediatric healthcare from an early age, she is also head nutritionist of Sweetpea Baby Food - a line of top quality, frozen organic baby food. Dr. Joey Shulman is also proud to be the lead nutritional consultant for Stonemill Bakehouse - a family bakery with over 100 years of experience in making whole grain, high quality bread. Dr. Shulman graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and went on to become a registered nutritionist. Her passion and dedication for integrative medicine and high quality research is a key focus in her career. Her approach to health and wellness combines science based nutritional recommendations and applications with a holistic/whole body approach. She currently resides in Toronto with her husband, young son and daughter.
Sleep, Sex, and Rock & Roll
"Learn to Rescue your baby in 60 seconds!" Choking + CPR workshop When 8-years old Kavita jumped in the pool to save her cousin, her journey as a First Aider began and her future revealed itself. As a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor, Kavita's philosophy was "think prevention and be prepared". Now as an Authorized Canadian Red Cross First Aid Instructor, Certified Kinesiologist and Certified Car Seat Technician, Kavita passionately trains parents, health care professionals and companies become confident first aid rescuers and helps them create safer homes and workplaces! Her diverse expertise allows her to deliver an informative, credible and enriching workshop. CAR SEATS! Make it simple and install it right! Most parents don't know what they don't know. Having installed hundreds of seats, Kavita can answer almost any question about car seat safety. Come by the 2HEALTH booth (#641), have your questions concerns answered and feel relaxed about car seats! email your questions to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
As a young mother herself, Lianne understands how stressful and overwhelming this time can be for a new family. But there are easy and healthful options available for even the busiest of families. Visit www.sproutright.com to find out how. Lianne graduated with Honours from The Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London, England in 1999 (Dip. ION). She is also now a Registered Nutrition Consultant Practitioner (RNCP) and a member of the Nutritional Consultants Organization of Canada. She completed all of her training in London, England.
Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Corinne’s first encounter with NAOT footwear was in Israel four years earlier. After moving back to Canada, she began selling NAOT shoes out of the garage of her Toronto home and the window of two local health food stores. Sales grew steadily and through hard work and dedication. Since 1992 Corinne has launched stores in Toronto and Montreal and Calgary which are dedicated to the Naot Brand. Currently NAOT footwear is manufactured in Israel and sold Canada –wide,in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Maritimes and the Northwest Territories. Part of what makes the NAOT line unique is the opportunity for distributors to provide valuable feedback on styles and colours as part of the NAOT design team’s shared creativity process. While extremely dedicated to her work, Corinne supports a number of child-based charitable causes, including The Salvation Army, The Hospital For Sick Children and Toronto’s Daily Bread Food Bank, Colon Cancer Canada and the Koby Mandell Foundation. The latest project involves planting a tree in Canada on behalf of every customer who purchases a pair of Naot’s new eco-line appearing in Fall, 2009. Natasha Lissoos Her specific in-depth understanding of biomechanics, the body's position and movement, makes her an expert when it comes to explaining why footwear choices are so critical - especially for those who spend a great deal of time on their feet, like young mothers chasing after toddlers and pregnant women with temporary limitations in their capacity to move freely. Any anatomical changes in the feet can affect the wellbeing of the entire body and Natasha firmly believes that subtle but numerous imbalances that lie behind physical, mental and emotional problems can often be traced back to uncomfortable footwear. Because many of the “rivers of energy” or meridians in the body begin and end with the feet, wearing comfortable footwear is key to general good health. Essentially, a sound body equals a sound mind – and vice versa. Natasha graduated from York University with her degree in kinesiology and worked in several clinics including the Toronto Centre for Sports Medicine before joining the Solemates team. She was also a practicing personal trainer until 2005 with a certification from the Canadian Personal Trainers Network. She continues to privately practice acupuncture and craniosacral therapy. She believes in and enjoys the special interconnectedness with all her vocations.
Murals, easy as 1-2-3 Do you have an inner artist aching to come out? A creative touch that is beckoning to shine? Channel your hidden talent and create a masterpiece on your child’s wall. Mural Mom will show you how. In this short 10 minute seminar, Mural Mom will guide you through the simple and easy steps of taking your ideas and turning them into a beautiful custom mural for your child’s playroom, bedroom or nursery. Watch from start to finish as she demonstrates how easy it is to release your inner artist!
During that time she received her post graduate degree in Pediatrics from the University of Toronto. Currently, Dr. Brusby is the Medical Director for Ferring Pharmaceuticals in Canada where she heads research in Pediatrics, Urology, Gastroenterology and Probiotics. Dr Brusby has a daughter aged 9. She knows from speaking to friends and other mothers who have had babies affected with colic, just how difficult it can be to deal with. Introducing Your Li’l One to the Goodness of Dairy
Barbara Bates is a Registered Nutritional Consulting Practitioner (RNCP), Registered Orthomolecular Health Practitioner (ROHP) and Certified Personal Trainer. Backed by her Master’s Degree of Applied Science in Holistic Nutrition she runs innerbalance wellness consulting, assisting clients in reaching their health and fitness goals. Barbara believes that the human body has an innate wisdom and ability to heal itself and our job is simply to provide the ideal environment. Her focus is on diagnosing and correcting the underlying root cause of the health concern, rather than treating symptoms. She educates about preventative wellness: deliberate and purposeful. As well as seeing clients on a one-on-one basis for nutrition or personal training, Barbara is a public speaker: delivering informative and motivational talks to corporations, businesses and small groups. She is a presenter at the Can-Fit-Pro Conference, Toronto, and has been featured on Perfect Fit, City TV. Barbara is also a marathon runner, Reiki practitioner and a teacher at Durham College and The Running Room. If you are interested in having Barbara deliver an outstanding presentation to empower your group, (wide variety of subject matter to choose from), or perhaps you require her individual consultation services, she would be delighted to hear from you. Barbara Bates, MASc, RNCP, ROHP, CPT
Do you know the ABC’s of Safe Sleep? 8 out of 10 infant deaths occur due to unsafe sleep practices. These deaths are preventable. Join Suzanne Nickel, National Safe Sleep Coordinator for The Canadian Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths to gain lifesaving details on what you can do to reduce the risk of SIDS and accidents due to unsafe sleep practices for infants. View the New ABC’s of Safe Sleep Video and learn how you can become a Certified Safe Sleep Childcare Provider. A must attend for everyone caring for infants or educating others on infant sleep practices. Please check back for updates. |
Ann Douglas is an award-winning author and writer. She is the creator of the internationally bestselling The Mother of AllR Books series and The Mother of All Solutions series whose titles include The Mother of All Pregnancy Books, The Mother of All Baby Books, The Mother of All Toddler Books, The Mother of All Parenting Books, The Mother of All Pregnancy Organizers, Sleep Solutions for Your Baby, Toddler, and Preschooler: The Ultimate No-Worry Approach for Each Age and Stage and Mealtime Solutions for Your Baby, Toddler, and Preschooler: The Ultimate No-Worry Approach for Each Age and Stage.
Dr. Joey Shulman is the author of Winning the Food Fight - Every Parent's Guide to Raising a Healthy, Happy Child (Wiley, 2003) and the National Best Seller The Natural Makeover Diet - 4 steps to Inner Health and Outer Beauty (Wiley, 2006) . Her latest release The Last 15 - A Weight Loss Breakthrough is now available in book stores across the Country.
Sleep Training 101
Kavita Chauhan, B.Sc Hlth & Kin, CK 
Sprout Right is a health and nutrition service specializing in pre-conception, pre-natal and post-natal care for women and their families. Founded by Lianne Phillipson-Webb, a registered nutritionist and mother of two, Sprout Right offers support and guidance through personal one-on-one consultations and dynamic, interactive workshops and cooking classes. 
Corinne Lissoos 
Pregnant? Learn how to help get breastfeeding off to a good start. Already breastfeeding? Hear tips on avoiding difficulties and overcoming challenges. Find out how La Leche League Canada fits into your breastfeeding support network. La Leche League is a charitable, volunteer-run organization that provides mother-to-mother support and breastfeeding information.
Dr. Anne Brusby graduated from Edinburgh University Medical School in the UK. After further training in Obstetrics/Gynecology and Pediatrics, Dr. Brusby received her post graduate degree in Pediatrics in the UK. Accepting an opportunity at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Dr. Brusby moved to Canada and worked in Neonatology (premature infants), Endocrinology and Hematology at HSC.
Meet Officer Robert Meerburg and his K9 Companion Cody for valuable safety tips to keep your children safe around dogs. Robert & Cody are full time safety officers from Toronto Animal Services that deliver the message on Dog Bite Prevention. Don't miss your opportunity to learn the safety basics and meet K9 Cody.