With Harrogate Nursery Fair 2013 a sold out show, it’s hardly surprising that companies are eager to confirm their exhibition stands for next year to ensure they secure a prime position. However, as in the past, the organisers give priority to previous exhibitors and the deadline to confirm last year’s stand spaces, or to request an alternative position is 30th June 2013. After this date all stand space will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

The winners of the BPA Concept & Innovation Awards were announced at Harrogate Nursery Fair yesterday after a nail biting wait for the four finalists who were invited to present their product ideas at the show.

Many congratulations to the eight companies which joined in celebration having each won a prestigious Baby and Nursery Trade Award (BANTA) in recognition of outstanding products – and the great news is, you still have a day to come along and see them all first-hand!

Despite national weather warnings with snow forecast for many areas of the country, Harrogate has been fortunate to avoid the worst and the Nursery Fair team are confident that visitors should have no problems arriving safely at the show.

We are delighted that you will be joining us at Harrogate Nursery Fair and hope you will come along and meet the four finalists of the BPA’s Concept & Innovation Awards who all have some pretty amazing new product ideas. These are:

After much deliberation, the BPA’s Baby and Nursery Trade Awards (BANTA) judges have announced the shortlist of entries which will be invited to the final stage of the judging process at Harrogate Nursery Fair on Sunday.

After much anticipation Combi is now only weeks away from its UK launch at the Harrogate Nursery Fair where the company will unveil its first ever UK collection. Having already experienced great success in America and Australia, it was high time the Japanese born nursery brand became available to parents based in the UK.

The countdown is now on to the UK’s only nursery trade show – Harrogate Nursery Fair – which takes place in less than two months from 24th to 26th March and for anyone involved in the baby products industry; this is a not-to-be-missed event.

Whatever your market focus, there is little doubt that baby related gifts and products make perfect add on ranges and it won’t only be nursery retailers flocking to Harrogate Nursery Fair at the end of March, but buyers from diverse sectors such as garden centres and visitor attractions to toy shops and gift retailers.

For the second year running, Harrogate Nursery Fair is almost sold out five months before its doors open to the 2013 show; and consequently the organisers are moving into more new halls at the Harrogate International Centre next year.

After what was the largest show on record in 2012, Harrogate Nursery Fair looks to be setting a trend with the organisers reporting that around 80 per cent of current exhibition space is now reserved again for next year.

Daniel Terminiello, Managing Director of the Peppermint stores said: "Harrogate is a good opportunity to meet with suppliers, talk about the industry and gain a better understanding of it. I can see all my suppliers in one place rather than having to travel up and down the country to see them individually!

With a brand new layout revitalizing an already successful format, Harrogate Nursery Fair 2012 was buzzing with visitors all in the mood for buying. Exhibitors have been contacting Nursery Industry daily to comment on the success of the Show and with so many positive emails flooding in (look out for more in the next issue!) congratulations must go to the HNF team for putting on another fantastic event for the Industry.

B Kids had a great reaction to their Newest Arrival at the Harrogate Nursery Fair 2012 and they were delighted to accept the BANTA 2012 Award within the Sleep Accessories Category. The BANTA judges commented “An innovative product and shows a point of difference from others in this category.” Ian MacCrimmon was delighted to be presented the award at the Harrogate Fair commenting “An amazing accolade for our new arrival and confirmation that the new ‘SMART Sensing Technology’ incorporated within the Watch Over Me Dream Station will be an asset to new parents this year.”

Eight companies in the nursery industry were joined in celebration at Harrogate Nursery Fair on 26^th March, following the announcement of the BPA Baby and Nursery Trade Awards (BANTA) which were announced at the party and dinner the evening before.

Exhibitors arriving at the Harrogate International Centre are preparing their exhibition stands to ensure an eye-catching display for visitors this coming weekend.

The shortlist for the prestigious Baby and Nursery Trade Awards (BANTA) has been announced and it’s fair to say that the Mumpreneurs have stolen the show. Not just one, but three inspiring and rather inventive mums have secured their place including; Louise Guinda of Safe Dreams with Safebreathe Hoppy and Patch, Emily Goodall of BundleBean with her BundleBean Original and Lynda Harding of SweetDreamers with ewan the dream sheep.

Start-rite Furniture is delighted to announce they have been shortlisted in not one, but two, of the categories in the Baby and Nursery Trade Awards (BANTA). Given this exciting brand is still yet to launch this really is the best start and, certainly a fantastic reflection of what is to follow from their beautiful and innovative furniture collection to be unveiled at the Harrogate Nursery Fair this weekend, stand B32.

After much deliberation, the BPA Baby and Nursery Trade Awards (BANTA) judges have announced the shortlist of products invited to the final judging at Harrogate Nursery Fair on Sunday 25th March 2012.

SnoozeShade is celebrating! A third year at Harrogate and the launch of a brand new website geared towards driving customers towards retailers and distributors worldwide.  

Harrogate Nursery Fair reports that the newly opened Hall E is now sold out and with over 200 exhibitors representing more than 300 brands, 2012 is officially the largest show on record.

Harrogate Nursery Fair has announced the addition of excellent new facilities at the show this year making visiting even more pleasurable and convenient for retail buyers and highlighting the very best of exhibitors’ ranges to international press.

Due to unprecedented demand for exhibition space at Harrogate Nursery Fair in March, the organiser is expanding the show into an additional hall making 2012 the biggest show ever.

With only a few months until Harrogate Nursery Fair, a notable date for your diary – and one of the highlights of the show – is no doubt the Party Night and Awards which takes place at the Majestic Hotel on Sunday 25th March and this year attendees are in for a real treat with a great new line up of entertainment.

The restructuring of Harrogate Nursery Fair for 2012 has proved incredibly popular with companies in the nursery trade sector with the organiser reporting an almost sold out show next year.

Harrogate Nursery Fair, in March this year, was reported a huge success for almost every exhibitor attending and those hoping to re-book their stand position for 2012 are advised to get in touch as soon as possible before space goes out on general release.

KeerKinder, the well-established Carnforth based BabyDan distributor, has had a very busy start to 2011 and the fruits of their labours was plain for all to see when they exhibited for the 1st time at Harrogate 2011. Prominently located in Hall M, Stand M13, a full assortment of BabyDan’s market-leading Home Safety range was on show to admire and test. The Hands-Free Auto-Close Safety Gate is said to be a global 1st, opening and closing while hands are kept completely free for more important things......like holding the baby.

An air of celebration resounded through the halls of Harrogate Nursery Fair yesterday as the winners of the Baby and Nursery Trade Awards (BANTAs) were announced during a prestigious ceremony at the Majestic Hotel in Harrogate on Sunday evening.

This spring Joolz introduces three innovative accessories: the XL Shopping bag, the UV Sun hood and the Baby Bodyguard.

Buggypod io is a clip-on side car for the pushchair that can also be converted into an independent stroller.

Naturally Cool Kids is a collection of natural skincare products, new to the UK. Offering an fresh approach to eco-friendly products, the range will launch this March at Harrogate Nursery Fair. Naturally Cool Kids comprises a collection of alternative summer and winter skincare and skin protection for children and each item is made without using any chemicals, artificial colouring or synthetic materials.

Baby&More is a well established UK distributor of carefully selected quality brands, offering retailers a wide choice of products along with good old fashioned customer service.

For over 5 years, award winning The Little Green Sheep has been providing parents with the best in Organic Baby Bedtime products. Since launching the UK’s only certified organic baby mattress, the range has expanded to include the Ryeland eco-cot bed, organic toiletries, sleepwear, Moses baskets and bedding. After huge demand, they are now offering their products to the trade!

The BPA Baby and Nursery Trade Awards (BANTA’s) - which will be judged at Harrogate Nursery Fair on Sunday 27^th March – have received a record number of over 300 entries this year.

Lucie Trinco is flying halfway around the globe to be at this year’s Harrogate Nursery Fair for the first time. The creator, designer and director of Il Tutto, says: “The UK market is our fastest growing European sector and we are looking forward to showing off our complete range of gorgeous practical changing bags to buyers at the UK’s premier event.”

A huge attraction for Harrogate this year is the launch of the prestigious BPA Baby & Nursery Trade Awards (BANTAs) rewarding excellence within the nursery industry for companies exhibiting at Harrogate. Judges are all leading experts in the nursery industry, so retailers will gain a valuable insight into the products which they consider are a cut above the rest – and most likely to be best sellers next season.

The nursery industry can look forward to the biggest Harrogate Nursery Fair ever with stand space reserved by over 200 exhibitors.

Despite recent doom and gloom about cutbacks and recession, the nursery industry looks set for another thriving year in 2011 according to Harrogate Nursery Fair, which reports that its annual trade show is now sold out in Halls A, B, C, M, Kings Suite and now Hall Q!

The Harrogate Nursery Fair has expanded this year. 2010 now offers a total of six halls with the opening of Hall D. Taking place from Sunday 28th to Tuesday 30th March at Harrogate International Centre, in the beautiful environs of a town rooted in Victorian heritage; the Fair offers a lively mix of business and pleasure.

Harrogate is situated in the North of England, West of the City of York. It is easily reachable from within the UK and from abroad.

Harrogate is a classic English floral town owing its cosmopolitan charm and character to a heritage as a popular Victorian Spa town. Modern Harrogate is a major conference and exhibition destination and the Harrogate International Centre is located in the centre of town.

Harrogate is a lively mixture of fabulous shopping, café culture, fine restaurants and plenty of green open spaces. Relax in the opulent Turkish Baths, amble up through the Valley Gardens to the RHS Garden Harlow Carr and soak up some culture at the Mercer Art Gallery, Royal Pump Room and Theatre. Visitors are also attracted to Harrogate’s status as the Antiques Centre of the North‚ with a wealth of antique shops and arcades.

Great Gizmos pride themselves in being a company that supplies innovative, fun and educational toys and have gone from strength to strength whilst still keeping this their vision. They have now managed to successfully bring together the toy, gift and nursery markets with an inspirational mix of gifts for kids of all ages and a whole new nursery division to boot!

Taking its experience in the toy and gift market and applying it to new pastures, Great Gizmos is now the distributor of many well known nursery brands and has launched itself fully into the nursery sector with a new nursery trade catalogue - ‘Baby Gizmos’.

Specialist nursery and toy distributor CN Sales will be showing some of their major brands on a newly designed stand at this years Harrogate show.

CN Sales has a reputation for selecting fast selling big name brands that offer retailers great margins and brand loyalty with plenty of repeat business.

With how our children eat being as important as what they eat, OXO, the company famed for its universal design philosophy and clever range of kitchen tools, has decided to serve up a treat for the next generation of little diners with the launch of OXO Tot.

OXO, the company famed for its universal design philosophy and clever kitchen tools, will be launching a new collection at Harrogate Show for the next generation of little diners – OXO Tot.

The exciting new range includes ergonomically-designed weaning and feeding equipment, a sleek highchair that transforms into a toddler seat, cleaning tools and soothing, energy efficient nightlights.

Making their début appearance at this year’s show is Bambino Merino, the UK’s favourite supplier of 100% natural merino baby and children’s wear. First launched to UK parents in 2005 their range has grown to include swaddling blankets, sleeping bags, sleepwear, underwear and accessories.

VTech, the No.1 infant electronic learning manufacturer, will be exhibiting at Harrogate Nursery Fair this year showcasing a brand new range of VTech Baby bath time products at stand Q50. VTech are proud to be the first in the market with electronic learning bath toys.

Be sure to visit Stand Q24 to see first-time exhibitor breastvest with their revolutionary new item of breastfeeding underwear. breastvest sits below the nursing bra and covers postnatal tummies, offering mums a snug layer of support and modesty while feeding their babies. Comfortable to wear and held in place by specially-designed straps. breastvest is a genius idea that has been created, tested and approved by breastfeeding mums.

Kit for Kids has had an amazing response to its new pre-natal and nursery brand By Carla since launching at Kind und Jugend last year and is looking forward to continuing this at Harrogate. The By Carla range has been developed using all of the experience of a real mum and includes pregnancy and feeding pillows, changing mats, bed pads and rugs. By Carla has been developed with both the consumer and retailer in mind, with attractive packaging and vibrant colours, helping to make By Carla really stand out from the crowd. The By Carla range is available to order today. 

Concord is launching two exciting new car seats in its DRIVING line at this year’s Harrogate Baby Show.

The CONCORD ABSORBER prototype can be seen for the first time in the UK. With its compact design and incredible safety features it is sure to be a hit with visitors to the Concord Stand – C25

HipHipBaby! are delighted to be showing the new bio-degradable packaging for the 100% certified organic baby brand, Imse Vimse. Imse Vimse are again leading the way, providing all their nappy and accessory ranges in eco-friendly packaging. The newly designed packaging makes a very effective shop display too.

Trendykid stand Q57: Launch US based Pacimals at the 2010 Harrogate Nursery Fair as the product’s appointed exclusive UK and European distributer.

Pacimals   unique patented design, is a huggable pacifier that combines an orthodontic and lactation consultant approved nipple, comfort toy and teething soother in one item practical item.

Dorel's stand will be bursting with new products this year with launches across all the brands. The new designs are a feast of innovation and style.

Quinny has some exciting new arrivals with the Senzz making its debut. A new stroller that brings parents the best of both worlds as it combines all the advantages of a fully-featured pushchair with the compact flexibility of a buggy. The vibrant and hip Senzz has a distinctive flat tube frame and can be used from birth, and with the Maxi-Cosi Pebble or CabrioFix car seats. Or use the Senzz carrycot for added comfort for new born babies. Quinny Senzz is lightweight and easy to manoeuvre and can stand upright for storage and travel.

Nursery retailers looking for something that extra bit special to enhance their shelves and encourage impulse buys need look no further than HABA’s stand at Harrogate Nursery Fair upstairs in Hall D this year

Retailers looking for innovative baby solutions and some great new products from trusted brands need look no further than Weybury Hildreth’s stand at Harrogate Nursery Fair.

An exciting addition to the company’s portfolio for 2010 is PurFlo, with its unique SleepSystem including a range of natural bamboo SleepSacs, plus the unique Purflo Mattress – a totally hollow, fully washable cot mattress; plus a great new bamboo fabric swaddle blanket with TOG rating.

The newest addition to Kit for Kids Baby’s leading cot mattress range is the Outlast® Pioneer™ (pictured). This quality mattress has a pocketed spring interior and a premium heat regulating outer cover.  To the travel range Kit for Kids Baby adds the Eucalyss™ travel cot mattress, providing natural repellence from little nasties such as mosquitoes and biting flies.

ProtectiShade is the only product to give children 360 UV protection from the sun when travelling in the car.

It's a unique portable canopy that fits over all standard car seats from Group 0 to Group 2, provides shade from the sun from all angles and allows a child to sleep peacefully and safely when on the move.

Having recently been chosen as the exclusive UK distributor for My Carry Potty, Cheeky Rascals will be launching this innovative NEW product at Harrogate this year. An essential for any parent trying to potty train their toddler, this is the only potty they will ever need. Featuring a leak proof lid and a unique carrying handle, with My Carry Potty toddlers can go anywhere, anytime!

This year’s Harrogate Nursery Fair will see Graco showcasing a range of innovative new products from their 2010 Collection, including travel systems, car seats, home products and accessories.

 Leading the way will be Symbio, Graco’s new flagship travel system, that features a unique reversible handle – allowing the child to instantly go from the ‘facing forward’ position to the ‘facing you’ position, without having to lift the child out of the pushchair.

Proud winners of a Mother and Baby award, the Cushi Tush baby seat continues to grow in popularity amongst parents.

Joining the social media revolution, Cushi Tush is now on both Facebook and Twitter, complementing its successful strategy of meeting consumers face to face at baby shows.

Skibz, makers of the award-winning stylish bandana dribble bib, will be showcasing its new super soft organic cotton and bamboo range for newborns and young babies on stand Q58.

Made from organic cotton and ultra absorbent sustainable bamboo, the smooth texture makes Organic Skibz perfect for babies’ tender skin.

TROLL Nursery will be exhibiting at Harrogate for the first time in their 16 year history. Despite their long association with the UK market as own label manufacturers, this is their first UK appearance with their home brand of TROLL Nursery Furniture.

It is Pink an’ Blue’s first time at Harrogate, after a successful launch at the end of 2009 the company is ready to make its mark. “We are all really excited about doing the Harrogate show; we have a great range to show and will get a lot of interest from retailers that are looking for original products.

The tried and tested best-sellers such as the Hipseat, Mattress Protectors, Wheelybugs, Baby Sense, Wallaboo and the Spring/Summer Shoo Shoo collection will be there, to mention just a few.  But there will also be some exciting new products on show. 

Consumer website Madeformums.com, owned by publishing house Magicalia Ltd, which also owns Practical Parenting & Pregnancy, and Junior magazines, has congratulated ‘kiddy’ for scoring a top average rating of 5 stars in an important consumer product review for the Group1,2,3 Comfort Pro.

Keeping all baby’s needs and accessories aesthetically organized can be a challenge, but this difficulty becomes effortless with the storage range from JJ Cole Collections.

Simply and subtly organise your nursery with JJ COLE’s storage box.  Available in 2 sizes, these sturdy boxes easily store clothing, toys, books and other hard goods.  Comfortable metal handles make these boxes portable and easy to use. 

Treasure Trove Nursery is thrilled to be exclusive distributor of three key brands: BRIO, BabyDan and Kids II.

BRIO Nursery products are designed and developed in Sweden and offer unique travel systems, accessories and nursery furniture with the quality associated with BRIO.

Glamour and brains - the two components Kiddy prizes most in its products, will be evident in bucket loads at the Kiddy stand (A2) when Miss England, real name Lance Corporal Katrina Hodge comes dressed for fun as Kiddy’s Princess Lillefee on Monday 29th March.

For more than three decades, Prince Lionheart products have been found in the homes of millions of families, making us one of the most recognised and trusted brands in the industry.

Wallables are 3  dimensional sculpted wall décor products now made from renewable soy-based material.

They attach to the wall with our easy on, easy off Velcro® patch, allowing  the Wallables˙ to be removed and repositioned. Wallables are very safe and have passed both the ASTM and CE toy safety standards for all countries.

If you’re looking for an inspiring showcase of cool products, check out the Jellybean Group.   Their award winning changing bag collection, Ju Ju Be comes in various styles with plenty of bright, funky prints that are both big on style and attitude.  

FunToSee™ is excited to be exhibiting at the Harrogate Nursery Fair 2010 again, after a 4 year break. Visit the stand to see the new 2010 room sticker Collection, in Hall C, Stand 32a.

On show in Harrogate will be the already successful 2010 Juvenile range with our new highchair, the Jazzy, and the new Skip stroller. To complement this a number of brand new and exciting items will be launched including a comprehensive range of Italian made nursing and feeding products, along with toys and a babywalker.

Distributor of natural products including the wonderful 'Earth Friendly Baby' range of natural toiletries. 

The range has won several prestigious awards, has a loyal following amongst mums, looks so cute on the shelf and offers great value for money. The 'Earth Friendly Kids' range of products builds on the continuing success of Earth Friendly Baby, and provides the same level of gentleness and affordability that has made the brand so popular.

MamaBless design and supply the finest organic baby wear, bedding and organic re-usable cloth nappy system to boutiques in Europe.

New baby wear collections called “Home Sweet Home” are made of organically grown, naturally coloured cotton. The Range comes in gentle shades of cream, beige and green that are suitable for both girls and boys and complement every skin tone. The beautifully soft cotton is grown and processed entirely without harmful pesticides, dyes or harsh chemicals.

Three exciting new products will be officially launched by leading child safety product manufacturer Clippasafe at this year’s Harrogate Nursery Fair.

Following on from the popular Self-Adhesive Locks, the Magnetic Cupboard and Drawer Lock features a new magnetic system allowing, cupboards and drawers to be secured quickly and effortlessly. It can be switched between ‘always locked’ and ‘always open’ if required, and a magnetic key releases the lock when access is needed.