Mother, Baby & Child Show opens

SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and
 Dr Rania Ayat Hawayek open the Mother, Baby and Child Show.

Everybody’s favourite fun-loving Nickolodean characters, Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob SquarePants along with Dr. Rania Ayat Hawayek, one of the key speakers at the event, opened this years Mother, Baby and Child Show with a rhythmic session on the drums.

“Now in its 9^th year the Mother Baby and Child Show 2012  which runs until Saturday 8^th December at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), promises three days full of fun and games for the whole family,” said Shannon Norris, Exhibition Director for Mother Baby & Child Show (MBC).

“Our show is action-packed this year, we also have a special guest appearance from the amazing Spider-Man, the publics friendly neighbourhood superhero,” added Norris.

With 20,000 visitors expected this year, Pampers will be hosting free Q&A sessions for new and expectant mums, with an opportunity to 'ask the expert' on a number of important topics from their baby’s development, to maintaining a healthy baby’s skincare regime.

Pampers Brand Manager, Ahmed Al Kuhlani said “Pampers is committed to babies’ healthy happy development and we constantly working to improve the experience babies get from wearing our diapers.

“A new feature this year is our ‘Face in the crowd’ promotion. Each hour the camera will pick out a ‘Face in the crowd’, and project it onto the giant stage screen. That lucky person will be brought on stage and presented with a ‘Pampers’ Hamper’ valued at over AED1,000.

Other prizes include a night’s stay at the Emirates Park Resort Hotel, Abu Dhabi which includes free entrance to the Emirates Park Zoo for a family of four.

Numerous high street brands will also be on display, many of them with exciting promotions exclusive to the show, including Crocs who will be retailing at up to 80% off its recommend retail price.

“A superb range of Mattel and Fisher Price toys will also be on offer at big discounts, which would make ideal Christmas gifts,” said Norris.

Another exciting feature this year is ‘The Face of MBCS’ in association with Pink Pepper Photography. Proud parents can enter their children into the competition to become the face of our MBC 2013 media campaign.