Just a quick reminder that time is slipping by for you to confirm your attendance at both the NEW Autumn Nursery Fair in OCTOBER, and also to retain your stand space for next years’ Spring Nursery Fair in MARCH 2011.

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.

America’s “must have” baby product BOPPY will be launched in the UK at the Harrogate Nursery Fair. Winner of the coveted “American Baby: Best of the year” award for a record 7 years. With a win also in 2009, US mums still say it’s the one product they can’t live without!

New exhibitor Scandinavian Selection is launching a selection of eye-catching children’s chairs that will complement any home. Stylish and practical these colourful chairs are designed to be pushed up to the table to encourage families to share meals together. 

Sunproof are showing both their short order summer range and the latest autumn/winter ranges from Cozyosko and Crocs footwear.

The summer range includes new Babybanz adventurer sunglasses from the leading maker of infant eye protection, with a supersoft nose and brow insert for enhanced comfort. New colours this year include polkadots and ginghams. A new swimwear range from Banz and new accessories from Babybanz will be on show. Beach tents, sunscreens and buggy shades are also shown. All summer short order items are available from stock.

The Baby Aid Compact made a splash at The BPA Baby and Child in 2009 winning a Highly Commended Best Debut Award.  This was for their Baby Aid Compact first aid kit. It is THE Must-Have First Aid Kit for every Mum.

The Compact kit's uniqueness does not end with the attractive and tiny package. Inside, along with the basics are carefully thought out items like Burngel, Saline solution and a Red Cross First Aid Guide specifically for Babies and Small Children.

Mummy Mitts attach to the handle bar or handles of any pram or pushchair allowing you the convenience of removing your hands whilst the mittens remain attached. They are an absolute requirement for every parent.

The all new Mummy Mitts range are available in black with 5 different colour trims red, blue, green, pink and grey.

At the Harrogate Fair last year Cuddledry launched its giraffe print baby apron towel and has since seen the funky new design stampeding off the shelves!

This year, Cuddledry has expanded its range of baby and toddler bath and beach products to include the amazing new SPF50+ UV protection poncho towel. The new towels use patented Rayosan™ technology, which acts like a mirror, deflecting harmful UVA and UVB, preventing them passing through the fabric and harming delicate skin.

Britax has been at the heart of passenger safety for over forty years, and at the upcoming Harrogate Nursery Fair will be showcasing a number of new and exciting developments within their ever expanding portfolio of products.

Sock Ons, the award winning product that keeps baby socks on has already become a household name and an absolute baby essential item.

Sock Ons are worn over baby’s sock ‘locking’ it into place with a patent pending design and make a perfect baby gift.

TAF developmental baby toys make ideal first gifts for baby. This extensive range features award-winning, giant-sized, thickly padded and brilliantly illustrated play mats, packed with textures and activities.

2010 sees the introduction of many new items including, the beautifully designed Newborn Baby Gym and the 4-Seasons Play Mat both featuring charming illustrations from renowned French designer Alain Crozon

Parents are, more than ever, looking for products that are practical, inspirational and stand the test of time.

All products in the Tidy Books family clearly meet this exacting product challenge and it’s not just the Tidy Books team that think so…

This was the third time Leebruss has attended the Harrogate Nursery Fair and it proved to be their most successful show to date, many new accounts were opened at the fair and sales figures were up on last years show by 15% as a result. The new Premier patterns on display were once again greatly received with the Polka Mallow taking the majority of interest. Of the ABC Design collection the new carbon coloured 3Tec and Zoom were in high demand but it was the Limited Edition Crocodile 3Tec that surpassed all expectations, with a limited number in production, over half the available amount were ordered at the show, with its bright colours and classy design it's an obvious choice for turning heads and drawing attention.

The Content&Calm Cot Canopy had a fantastic show at Harrogate.  "Our stand in Hall Q was busy from the start - we couldn't be more delighted!" commented Solvej Biddle, creator and brainchild behind this must-have product.  "Lots of new orders, lots of excitement - and with the product arriving at the beginning of May, great timing too."

The Harrogate Fair gave us a great opportunity to launch our latest product, the Tidy Box^TM.  The Tidy Box^TM is a stylish design for the living room, helping you keep your kids' books tidy and always close to hand.  It complements our award winning range of children's bookcases, and our bedside shelf, the Bunk Bed Buddy^TM.

Bottle Buddy is a unique electronic baby formula dispensing product which accurately counts a predetermined amount of powdered baby formula into a bottle.

Once again the Infantino range received a fantastic response at the Harrogate Nursery Fair, with customers old & new praising the range for its combination of quality, choice, style, value-for-money and great packaging. Show favourites included the innovative Travel Bed, which can be set up in under 5 seconds to provide an instant nap bed for baby wherever Mum happens to be and then folds away again just as quickly; the new 3-position TripleComfortRider baby carrier with memory foam padded shoulder straps, breathemesh fabric and lumbar support offering superb comfort and growing up with baby from 8-36lbs (3.6-16.4kg).

Once again, what a great show for Hippychick!  It was great to see customers both existing and new showing such enthusiasm for the range.  In particular there was great interest in a couple of new products on display. 

The Cheeky Rascals stand was busy with the successful launch of loads of exciting new products. Playgro had real impact with bright colours, fun designs and excellent merchandising potential. The bendy ball and chewy stacking cups from "My First" range received phenomenal demand. Ideal for generating impulse buys, Playgro offers retailers a fast-selling, popular range that looks great and has educational and developmental benefits.

Lots to see this year on the Babystyle stand so give yourself plenty of time. The New PRESTIGE range is available in a wide range of colours with coordinating car seats and a choice of modern swivel wheel or traditional sprung chassis.

Azaria, the baby and parenting specialist PR Agency, has been busy getting their clients' products and services tested by their regular focus groups made up of mums and children. The focus groups are now firmly established in the company offering - and are free to all Azaria clients.

HABA knows how to make a good toy and recognises that a busy baby makes for happy parents. This concept is applied to all that HABA creates and is evident throughout the collection available at Harrogate.

Many parents know how disruptive travelling can be to a baby's sleep routine and are all too familiar with the way a sun-filled hotel room can trigger a 5am wake-up call! Such weary parents will welcome the launch of the innovative Content&Calm Cot Canopy. This unique product is specifically designed to help parents maintain their baby's routine by creating a darkened environment in which baby can sleep peacefully - wherever they are in the world and whatever accommodation they find themselves in.

The most inspirational CONCORD Collection ever will be shown at this year's Harrogate Baby & Child Fair.

The 40th Harrogate Nursery Fair is nearly here and despite the current economic climate, there are a record number of over 160 exhibitors booked for the 2009 exhibition. To make your entry easier, it pays to pre-register online by visiting www.nurseryfair.co.uk

On show at Harrogate will be Chicco's 2009 collection, featuring the new Polly Magic highchair. Suitable from birth to 3yrs of age, it adapts easily as the child grows. From birth it's the perfect newborn chair, with entertaining toy bar and the height adjustments mean baby can be at the correct height for mum whenever and wherever. From 6 months it becomes a high quality highchair for weaning, and then to an adjustable chair for eating at the table with the rest of the family.  On show will also be the other great new 2009 products; full of innovative features and contemporary styling, you can't afford to miss!

Companies are still seeking fresh consumer PR assistance despite the imminent recession reports leading parenting PR consultants PJP. They have recently been appointed to launch two sophisticated brands, Cantaloop^TM a new Scandinavian collection of maternity lingerie and DwellStudio a coveted New York brand. Both are exhibiting at Harrogate.  

Cushi Tush® introduce the Cushi Therm bottle insulator, an extension to the popular Cushi Tush^TM product range. It is lightweight and durable, making it ideal for mums on the move.

Ranked amongst The Independent's Top 50 Must Have Children's Items, Skibz's funky dribble bibs are big favourites with babies and toddlers.  A survey of retailers indicates Skibz are outselling dribble bibs by four to one, as trends steer away from plain bibs in favour of designer items that accessorise a child's outfit.  Skibz are highly absorbent and fit snugly under the child's chin, drawing moisture away from the skin to eliminate soreness and chaffing. With its wide range of funky designs, it's no wonder Skibz are both a practical choice and the current trend-setter for dribbly babies.

After a great year in 2008 Infantino are excited to be back at Harrogate to continue building the UK business in 2009. New items launching this year include the great new TripleComfortRider 3-position carrier with memory foam cushioning, breathemesh fabric and adjustable lumbar support for the ultimate in comfort, style and versatility. Also on show will be a host of fantastic new infant toys from teethers and rattles, to shape sorters and new activity plush characters. With so many great new products on show, be sure to visit Infantino's stand.

The innovative Bump Belt (RP £19.99) and Carramio Baby Carrier (RP £24.99) are excellent examples of how Clippasafe has used its 50 years of industry know-how to create products that combine both outstanding comfort and safety for young children and mums-to-be.  

Kurvi - with one eye on fashion and the other on making life easier for new parents, Kurvi folds effortlessly from pram, into rear-facing stroller, into forward-facing stroller, and back again...

Dorel's stand is a 'must visit' at this year's show, with a new brand and exciting new products launching.

Don't miss first time exhibitors Dr Brown's Natural Flow Feeding System brought to you by CMS.  Regularly featured in the consumer press, the award winning Dr Brown's Natural Flow Feeding System is a fully vented vacuum free feeding bottle, that's widely recognised as the most effective way of preventing colic symptoms caused by regular bottles and teats.

Azaria, the leading baby and parenting PR Agency, is always on hand to support their clients at trade shows. Amber Steventon, Managing Director of Azaria, says: "History shows that in times of recession there is often a baby boom, so now is the time to be showcasing products to capitalise on future sales!" Harrogate always proves itself to be a key show in the baby and parenting calendar." Amber and her team will be available at the show on 24th March.

Its show time!  Retailers are encouraged to get into the ‘sling' of it with BabaSlings at the Harrogate Nursery Fair.

Ten new building blocks will tower above most toys at the Harrogate Nursery Show as John Crane Ltd introduces Stack Up from Branching Out!

The Content&Calm Cot Canopy is a lightweight portable canopy that fits over standard cots and travel cots to provide a darkened environment that helps a baby to sleep well, even when the lights are on, or the sun is shining. It gives parents peace of mind that their baby's sleep routine can be maintained wherever they are.  Perfect for weekends away, room-sharing at home or away, at the child minder's and of course on holiday... 

Buggysnuggle was started in 1998 by Jo Ellis and Sarah Wickins, when as proud new mums they realised there was absolutely nothing cosy, stylish and fun on the market to keep their babies warm whilst out and about in their buggies.The Buggysnuggle comes in many colour ways and fabrics to suit all tastes, budgets and buggies. All are machine washable, easy to use and long lasting.

Cuddledry, creators of the original organic baby apron bath towel - as seen on BBC TV - return to Harrogate with exciting new additions to their award-winning range.  The Cuddledry brand is all about making bathtimes with babies and toddlers easy and natural for new parents, so each new product focusses on this.

After three years of successfully distributing the Dreambaby range of Home Safety Products, Emmay are pleased to announce the launch of their own Home Safety & Child Care ranges under the Emmay Care brand. The launch was prompted by their own existing success in the market yet tempered with a disappointment in the category environment overall. Suzanne Hall, Managing Director of Emmay Ltd said, "This represents a significant investment in the home safety category by Emmay and will provide the consumer with highest quality safety product, both competitively priced and carefully considered in retail appearance, meeting the needs of all parents who are naturally concerned that the home is a potentially dangerous place for children under five." A young mum herself, Suzanne has a passionate interest in making the home as safe as possible for little people.

Travel Cots are an integral part of parents lives. With busy lifestyles, and the demands on portable items, Hauck have realised the vital importance of delivering a versatile and comprehensive Travel Cot range.

Hippychick will be once again exhibiting at the Harrogate Nursery Fair. 

Brand new this year is the contemporary and stylish new range of Hippychick Waterproofs.  Coming in 4 styles, in sizes spanning from 12 months to 10 years, they are tough and hardwearing for boys, pretty and practical for girls.

Jellybean, niche distributors to the baby and toddler sector has a large range of new and funky products that will be unveiled for the first time at Harrogate.  They have been proactively sourcing the very best products from around the world for distribution throughout the UK and Europe and know instinctively what young, trendy parents are looking for.

A couple of years later, however, and Tippitoes is a wholly different proposition.  The Company's range is far too extensive to list.  The growth of the number of products on offer and the increase in the routes to market continues unabated, all the more impressive because there has been no sacrifice of standards along the way.  Manufacturing quality remains to the forefront whilst equally the Company refuses to compromise its core philosophy of combining optimum service to the retailer with maximum value for the consumer.

The brand of ‘kiddy' is well-known in Germany, being a well respected family owned business for over forty years. Kiddy's seats are simply different and they believe better than the rest, because the design team has a refreshingly innovative way at looking at what's really required when children travel in cars.

The ‘comfort pro car seat by kiddy' was voted Top in its Class by the leading German consumer panel ‘Stiftung Warentest' in summer 08. Its unique adjustment mechanism allows it to ‘grow with the child', so it lasts from 9 months to around 11 years. Plus its unique ‘impact shield', helps reduce the risk of neck injuries. RRP from £175.

The infinity pro car seat by kiddy, is a superbly designed child seat that has won many industry awards. At the beginning of this year it achieved the highest score possible for two test criteria in Which magazine, gaining 100% for both ‘side impact protection' and ‘avoiding incorrect use', in a test of 54  international models. It is suitable for babies and toddlers weighing approximately 9kg to18kg and can be fully adjusted with one hand to ensure a correct fit. Rrp from £130.

Bottle Buddy is a unique baby formula dispensing product which accurately counts a predetermined amount of powdered baby formula into a bottle - invented by a parent to make parent's lives easier.

breastfeedingpouch is an innovative multifunctional product that has been designed and invented by a mother to enable mothers to breast-feed their babies discreetly and comfortably in public.

From Harrogate onwards Kim's are proud to announce that we will be changing our trading name to Obaby.  To avoid confusion and further promote what is becoming a leading brand within the nursery industry we have decided upon this inevitable change.

Gro-group has grown up fast! The success of Grobag and our other innovative products has led to rapid expansion of our company... and a new name! We have been christened The Gro Company - ‘The little big ideas company'. The Gro Company will be the umbrella brand but the original premier safe sleep brand will remain as Grobag. 

Grobag has added two fabulously fresh new designs to its award-winning Grobag Baby Sleep Bag range for spring/summer 2009, so babies will look cute as well as being tucked up safe and sound all night.

The Cheeky Rascals stand is a must-stop for anyone visiting the show. With loads of new products to launch and brand new collections from the existing favourites, you'll be as excited as we are.

Catch up with Rochingham at the Harrogate Nursery Fair. After all, they are the UK's leading baby and child mattress manufacturer, and have been developing safe and snug mattresses for years.  Every Rochingham product guarantees a cosy natural sleeping environment, so parents too can rest assured that Rochingham offer only the best, safest and most innovative mattresses on the market. And for retailers, there's an all-new marketing support package running alongside each product, attractive point of sale material, and even more products to choose from, including the latest collection, ‘My First Little Bed'. 

Dandelion is pleased to announce that in January 2009 they became partners with Caroline Jane International Ltd.

VTech, a world leader of age-appropriate learning toys, will be exhibiting for the first time at the Harrogate Nursery Fair this year and will be using the show to launch VTech Nursery - a brand new range of VTech products dedicated to parents of newborns at stand number: Q50.

Alongside an already extensive range of 3-in-1 pushchairs, tandems and car seat products, Jané has extended its family and introduced a Solo Reversible Pushchair a city 4-wheeler with a fully removable and reversible seat unit, weighing just 8.5kg with the flexibility of forward or rear facing seat modes. Other choices new to the Jané range are the EXO car seat, Strata platform base and the new Montecarlo car seat Group (2-3).

2009 sees the launch of Britax's new range of AA approved car seats. The new range, currently available exclusively at Mothercare until July, has been developed in association with the UK's biggest breakdown provider following research that found that two thirds of child car seats are not fitted correctly and over 83% of drivers are not aware of UK car seat legislation.

Celebrating nearly 50 years in business, G and J offer independent retailers in the UK unrivalled choice and quality.  The introduction of our website www.gandjcashandcarry.co.uk was a milestone.  It had to be more than just a few images -   an entire product range with large, clear images giving confidence when purchasing.  Knowledgeable and experienced staff are available at the end of the line who can offer friendly advice and build customer rapport.  With 35 years experience in the nursery trade Kate Fane, MD, continued: "The growth of our business year on year and the widening of our customer base to Scandinavia and ever increasingly into Europe shows that we are heading in the right direction".

Making its debut at Harrogate is the revolutionary baby sleep aid Easidream®. This totally unique product settles young babies to sleep by recreating the soothing womb experience within the cot itself.

The celebrity favourite - the CONCORD NEO travel system - has been relaunched in a delicious new range of colours - hot Chilli, beautiful Bamboo and perfect Polar.