New Baby Expo returns to Blaisdell for 22nd year

Whether you’re a parent wanting more information about birthing hospitals or breastfeeding classes, shopping around for the latest strollers or birthday party venues, or searching for child care providers or early infant educators, check out the New Baby Expo Saturday and Sunday at the Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall.

“The New Baby Expo is Hawaii’s one-stop resource for Hawaii’s new and expecting families, all in one convenient location,” said show director Anna Lau-Parish. The expo features more than 150 local and national exhibitors with the latest products and services for prenatal to preschool families.

Among the highlights of the event is the exclusive prerelease of the “Hawaiian Lullaby” album by Haku Records with performances by some of the album artists (11-11:30 a.m. Saturday and 3-3:30 p.m. Sunday), including Kimie Miner, Imua Garza, Anuhea and Josh Tatofi. The album will be available for purchase for $20 and can be signed by the artists following the performances.

Other activities include a baby-crawling contest (2 p.m. Saturday), “Hawaii’s Largest Baby Shower” (2 p.m. Sunday) and the return of Ride On Cars, where parents can remotely drive their toddler on a Lamborghini, McLaren or Mercedes.

22ND ANNUAL NEW BABY EXPO

>> Where: Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall

>> When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

>> Cost: $5.50; free for ages 5 and younger

>> Info: newbabyexpo.com