St. Francis Baby Fair

Parents and parents-to-be there is an awesome event going on this weekend that you can't miss! St. Francis Regional Medical Center is hosting a baby fair tomorrow Saturday, June 16 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.  

Get the latest information on pregnancy, birth and parenting from doctors, midwives and experts 
• Over 100 tables of product and service vendors 
• Free lunch, live music and a chance to win door prizes 
• Bring the kids for free face painting, portraits, fire truck & ambulance exploration 
• See the animals from the Minnesota Zoomobile 
• Free massage or healing touch 
• Reserve a spot for free car seat installation, 952-428-3115 
• Picture taken with Viktor the Vikings mascot and Viking cheerleaders 
• Sell your gently used maternity clothes to Bellies to Babies.

Here is a sneak peak of the schedule:

9:30 – 10:15: Dr. Tim Johanson, Metropolitan Pediatrics: Parenting Pearls; Unpacking the Most Common Questions in a Pediatrician’s Office
10:30 – 11:15: Kelli Schulte, Kingdom Kids Nutrition: Healthy Beginnings with Homemade Baby Food
11:30 – 12:15: Teresa Jarvis, Park Nicollet Certified Nurse Midwife: The Art of Efficient Labor and Birth
12:30 – 1:00: Katie Hewitt, Usborne Books: Encouraging Literacy in Your Infant
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9:30 – 9:50: Kate Anders, Pretty Good Dog: Preparing Pets for Baby; Tips Beyond Bringing Home a Blanket
10:05 – 10:25: Megan Taylor, St Francis Capable Kids: Feeding Baby; Transitioning to Solids
10:40 – 11:00: Melissa Rezny, St Francis Family Birth Place: Attachment Parenting & Baby Wearing
11:15- 11:35: Dr. Ann O’Donnell: Allina Medical Clinic OBGYN: Surviving the “Joys” of Pregnancy; Solutions for Common Complaints
11:50 – 12:10: Stacey Lustila-Siats, St Francis Capable Kids: Tummy Time & Infant Development
12:25 - 12:45: Kris Beuch, St Francis Lactation Consultant: Supporting Your Choice to Breastfeed
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Blooma Yoga:
9:30 – 10:00 Infant Massage
10:15 – 10:45 Bring Your Own Baby (BYOB) Yoga
11:00 – 12:00 noon (outside, weather permitting): BELLYRAMA Yoga with Blooma Founder and CEO Sarah Longacre
12:15 – 12:45 Bring Your Own Baby (BYOB) Yoga
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10:00 – 11:00 Minnesota Zoomobile Presentation 

For more information check out the St. Francis website or "like" them on facebook.  

2012 Baby Fair Schedule