Babies R Us events

fearlessbirth · 07-14-2007, 01:39 PM

It has come to my attention that one must be CERTIFIED in order to participate in these events

For more information, guests should contact their local store or visit
www.Babiesrus.com and click on "In-Store Events." The following six Smart Beginnings events are scheduled to take place throughout the second half of
the year at all Babies "R" Us stores nationwide on Saturdays from 11 am to 3
pm:

August 11: Breastfeeding and Maternity Fair: In celebration of World
Breastfeeding Week, lactation consultants will share their
expert knowledge on the latest breastfeeding information,
and community healthcare professionals will discuss the
variety of maternity services available. Product
consultants will be on hand to help moms choose the items
that are right for them.

October 13: Healthy Baby Fair: Guests will meet with community
healthcare professionals and product consultants who will
share their first-hand knowledge about essential topics
such as feeding, nutrition, baby hygiene, immunization,
diapering and skin care know-how.

Babycatcher · 07-14-2007, 04:43 PM

So when attending an event such as this, would BRU allow you to hand out your business cards? Would you attend and do so?

fearlessbirth · 07-14-2007, 04:47 PM

YES! Sorry, I should have posted and intro to this.

Several doulas here have attended the BRU events (some with success and some not)...they allow professionals to come and set up tables and distribute information.

I would not do it simply because there is no BRU near me...but if there was I totally would!

Maybe others here can give some feedback if they've participated and if they felt it helped their business, got the word out, etc.

sacredma · 07-14-2007, 10:03 PM

i have done a few babies r us events and never got any business from it. i think its great that they have them though. most people are just shopping, but you never know...

Babycatcher · 07-15-2007, 12:53 AM

TOO COOL!! Do you just call them? I think I will call on Monday and see what the details are!! Thanks!

beautifulbirth · 07-15-2007, 01:36 AM

Yes, just give them a call and ask to speak to the associate in charge of Baby Fairs. Most stores have a kiosk near the front of the store to place flyers and cards/brochures in, but you must get permission first from the store before placing them in there.

The fairs are great places to give out info and get the Doula word out there. Mothers Touch DOula and I even set up our birth tub(Aqua Doula) (minus the water) in the store during the baby fair to plant the seed and get moms picturing themselves using one. We even let them get in it. Most were really impressed with its size. Good luck!

missilla · 07-15-2007, 11:49 AM

I am going to be doing BRU fairs soon. i am just so busy right now. I can't wait

motherstouchdoula · 07-15-2007, 12:23 PM

Jackie and I at a baby fair @ BRU. Jackie is taking the pictures, I know some where I have pics of her sitting in the tub with ppl around talking to her about it. What a crack up!! Can't wait to go back in Aug to do it again it really gets the word out about Doula, MWs, birth tubs.

Babycatcher · 07-15-2007, 10:26 PM

Great pics!! It is nice to see a visual!!

kscogginsppd · 07-21-2007, 02:47 PM

hi...I'm just looking threw some of the discusions to get helpful hints...this one was great...I just called my locally BRU...I talked to the women in charge of the events, I am meeting with her on Tuesday, to mfill out the needed paperwork, so I can set up a table durning the events...She also told me they have classes on Tuesday nights that I can be invited to speak at...Thank you so much for this suggestion...