https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 05 May 2026 23:01:28 +0000 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:41:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=40568 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1394163&title=parent-child-show#1394163 Author: kiwiking
Subject: 40568
Posted: 01 October 2011 at 6:41pm

Sem - just found my flyers, Itti SIOs are $30 each or 5 for $135.]]> Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:41:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1394163&title=parent-child-show#1394163 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1394124&title=parent-child-show#1394124 Author: Puddleduck
Subject: 40568
Posted: 01 October 2011 at 3:51pm

me too Kellie - I actually would have wanted to speak to some formula people since I am starting DS on some follow up formula at night time.
]]> Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:51:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1394124&title=parent-child-show#1394124 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1394114&title=parent-child-show#1394114 Author: kellie
Subject: 40568
Posted: 01 October 2011 at 3:37pm

I thought it was strange that there were no formula companies this year. ]]> Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:37:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1394114&title=parent-child-show#1394114 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1394061&title=parent-child-show#1394061 Author: sem
Subject: 40568
Posted: 01 October 2011 at 10:56am

How much are they selling the Itti's SIO for?]]> Sat, 01 Oct 2011 10:56:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1394061&title=parent-child-show#1394061 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1394021&title=parent-child-show#1394021 Author: SnuggleBear
Subject: 40568
Posted: 01 October 2011 at 7:27am

I went with sil and brother who are exPecting their firs andthey bought up large!! A pram, portacot, cot, blankets, monitors, sleeping bags..... I was exhausted watching them shop but they had done their homework and came armed with lists and prices of stuff elsewhere... Good deals on both big ticket items and like hopes said little ticket items too

I bought heaps of littler things like dummies, bottles etc and had so much fun! It was buggy jam but everyone was very polite and considerate so didn't really notice, mind you we didn't take a buggy so maybe we just didn't notice it as much.

Ifyou signed up for facebook pages etc their were lots of giveaways and I mentioned somewhere along the way that I had a toddler at home AND pregnant and so got stuff for both, really wasn't expecting that so that was nice.
]]> Sat, 01 Oct 2011 07:27:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1394021&title=parent-child-show#1394021 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1394017&title=parent-child-show#1394017 Author: Hopes
Subject: 40568
Posted: 01 October 2011 at 6:51am

I decided it's the place to buy a baby monitor, if you need one. Some very good specials on them!

I was surprised at the little things you could pick up a lot cheaper than usual, I hadn't really thought about that - dummies for $3 a pack rather than $8, things like that.

And someone is making a killing with those address stickers - but man, what a good idea! Jacob HATES me standing round filling in forms, took all the hassle out of it.]]> Sat, 01 Oct 2011 06:51:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1394017&title=parent-child-show#1394017 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1393958&title=parent-child-show#1393958 Author: Puddleduck
Subject: 40568
Posted: 30 September 2011 at 8:27pm

Glad you got spoiled kiwiking Yay for the tuttos, we got some too.

Agree that there weren't as many samples this year, and some of the bigger companies seemed to be missing - no watties or other food people in particular. Still some good bargins to be had though, would go again if we have another pregnancy/small but to buy for.

We went in the afternoon. Was quite busy at 1pm - but we still got parking in the main park and by 3pm it had really started to thin out.]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:27:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1393958&title=parent-child-show#1393958 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1393949&title=parent-child-show#1393949 Author: kiwiking
Subject: 40568
Posted: 30 September 2011 at 8:11pm

I got spoiled! Didn't find a cot or stroller but did get some itti bitti tutto nappies, a nappy bag, lots of toys, cot blankets, rock a bye baby cds and a little treasures subscription.

Saw lots of other things I wanted but couldn't justify spending money on.

We were there from 11am to 1pm and I thought it looked like it was thinning out a little by then. But it was jamp packed with pushchairs (my dad got his ankle clipped a couple of time).]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:11:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1393949&title=parent-child-show#1393949 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1393891&title=parent-child-show#1393891 Author: rorylex
Subject: 40568
Posted: 30 September 2011 at 5:29pm

oh and we got there 9:30 and there wasnt much of a line though we were at the front of it. and it didnt get all that busy til about 1pm thats when it got a bit hard to get far with all the pram jams still wasnt packed though. they reakon tomorrow is going to be the busiest coz dads are off work etc]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:29:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1393891&title=parent-child-show#1393891 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1393885&title=parent-child-show#1393885 Author: rorylex
Subject: 40568
Posted: 30 September 2011 at 5:22pm

well i just got back and its was good.
they arnt handing out as much freebies but there are some really good deals depending on what you are looking for. I am planning to go again next yr if we have had another baby or are pregnant again. so it must have been good. Do make sure you go with money a found a lot of the giveaways were when you bought something. ]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:22:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1393885&title=parent-child-show#1393885 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1393793&title=parent-child-show#1393793 Author: Harley
Subject: 40568
Posted: 30 September 2011 at 1:11pm

Has anyone been this morning? Thinking of going this afternoon but with morning sickness and a toddler it will require a lot of effort :)]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:11:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1393793&title=parent-child-show#1393793 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1391686&title=parent-child-show#1391686 Author: babydoll09
Subject: 40568
Posted: 25 September 2011 at 12:24am

If anyone goes on the friday would be cool if they could report back how busy it is when they go. I had told me everyone to be ready and waiting by 9.30 to go but now that you say that gemtwinkle i think most parents with kids are morning people so would prob go in the mornings. I might opt for the avo now ]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 00:24:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1391686&title=parent-child-show#1391686 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1391667&title=parent-child-show#1391667 Author: CrazyCass
Subject: 40568
Posted: 24 September 2011 at 9:38pm

I'd strongly recommend a look at Baby City in either Auckland (in Botany maybe) or Tauranga before you buy too much here, I've found a MUCH better variety of stuff - have brought Hardly anything for bubs locally which is just a pain TBH!]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 21:38:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1391667&title=parent-child-show#1391667 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1391526&title=parent-child-show#1391526 Author: kiwiking
Subject: 40568
Posted: 24 September 2011 at 1:16pm

Well mum and dad both seem to agree to the 3 hour drive each way - and considering it's the day before they start a 36 hour journey back to the UK is amazing!

If we don't end up buying anything then we still have the following morning with another look in the Baby Factory/Farmers etc.

Took them to the BF this morning and we all nearly died when we saw that the most expensive buggy was almost as much as my car!

We'll be going on the Friday, arriving around mid morning ish.]]> Sat, 24 Sep 2011 13:16:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1391526&title=parent-child-show#1391526 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1391288&title=parent-child-show#1391288 Author: Bemuse
Subject: 40568
Posted: 23 September 2011 at 4:24pm

Hi CrazyCass - I'll be interested to hear how busy it is when you do go in. Hopefully I haven't jinxed the afternoons!]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:24:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1391288&title=parent-child-show#1391288 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1391077&title=parent-child-show#1391077 Author: CrazyCass
Subject: 40568
Posted: 23 September 2011 at 8:49am

Hmm quiet time in the afternoon (i can see EVERYONE thinking they need to 'get in early') Might be a better plan to head in early afternoon then!

Thanks gemtwinkle]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:49:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1391077&title=parent-child-show#1391077 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1390950&title=parent-child-show#1390950 Author: Bemuse
Subject: 40568
Posted: 22 September 2011 at 7:50pm

I worked at it last year on all days. And (hopefully this won't make the opposite come true) but it was packed every morning. Queues outside, buggy jams inside. I think everyone thought if they went early they would miss the madness - but that was what made it busy.

But by the afternoon - around 2pm or later on each day - it was quiet again. And on the Sunday by that time it was almost dead. Plus lots of the places were giving away even more deals at that point on the sunday to get rid of stock they had - although I guess if you leave it that late you risk losing out on other stuff?]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:50:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1390950&title=parent-child-show#1390950 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1390691&title=parent-child-show#1390691 Author: babydoll09
Subject: 40568
Posted: 22 September 2011 at 10:09am

Is it good to go just to have a look at different options even taking no money? I'm not ready to buy the big items yet but i was hoping that it was ganna be a good place to check whats available and decide what i want.]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:09:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1390691&title=parent-child-show#1390691 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1390630&title=parent-child-show#1390630 Author: CrazyCass
Subject: 40568
Posted: 22 September 2011 at 7:46am

Just to thread Highjack - if we aim to be parking at 9.30 to get in line early (and have pre-brought tickets) is that early enough?? ]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:46:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1390630&title=parent-child-show#1390630 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1390552&title=parent-child-show#1390552 Author: LJsmum
Subject: 40568
Posted: 21 September 2011 at 8:33pm

Really worth it, go ealry it gets packed. Go early friday. We go every year have for the past 5 years!]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:33:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1390552&title=parent-child-show#1390552 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1390549&title=parent-child-show#1390549 Author: rorylex
Subject: 40568
Posted: 21 September 2011 at 8:30pm

I went when i was pregnant with ds1 and they had awsome deals on prams and alsorts of stuff, only we didnt go with much money in our pockets, the next year we went i was preg with ds2 and we went with money to spend and they didnt have near as much as the previous year so i havent been again since, but with all the wraps and slings and natural parenting stuff that interests me I am looking at going again this yr. you get a lot of freebies from all the nappy places which is nice. ]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 20:30:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1390549&title=parent-child-show#1390549 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1390384&title=parent-child-show#1390384 Author: Puddleduck
Subject: 40568
Posted: 21 September 2011 at 4:15pm

I went last year when I was pregnant and found it quite good - mostly for the goodie bags with magazine subscriptions! There is lots to look at and you might find a good deal on a cot too. Plus if you are interested in cloth nappies that might be the ideal time to find them - your parents may be able to help with the set up costs there as well ]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:15:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1390384&title=parent-child-show#1390384 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1390373&title=parent-child-show#1390373 Author: CrazyCass
Subject: 40568
Posted: 21 September 2011 at 3:57pm

I have friends that went (mainly to buy their pram) and they found it really good, they are going back this year for another look now that they have an older child (nearly 2) to cater for..

I'm going cause I'd quite like a deal on a Manduca and to cnofuse myself a lil more on the nappy bags - there are waaaay too many to choose from

Dragging mum & my sister with me so they can a) carry stuff and b) make sure I dont buy stuff thats not needed]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:57:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1390373&title=parent-child-show#1390373 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1390366&title=parent-child-show#1390366 Author: kiwiking
Subject: 40568
Posted: 21 September 2011 at 3:31pm

Has anyone been to this before?

I'm thinking of going on the first day (next Friday) with my parents who are here from the UK (they fly back on the Saturday).

Is it worth going? Do they have some good deals?

This will be the last opportunity (except maybe Sat am) for my parents to do baby shopping. They want to contribute with something like a cot.]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:31:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=40568&PID=1390366&title=parent-child-show#1390366