A one-stop hub for parents, offering practical advice on everything from CPR to financial planning, helping families protect, plan, and prepare for their child’s future
April 11–12 | Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place
The Spring Baby Show returns April 11–12 to the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place.
TORONTO, ON – April 2, 2026 – The Spring Baby Show, presented by The Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation (CST), returns to the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place from Saturday April 11 to Sunday April 12. With over 140,000 babies born annually in Ontario, and a steadily increasing population of growing families across the GTA, the city remains a vibrant hub for parents seeking support and community.* The Spring Baby Show brings together over 200 local and national brands, making it a one-stop shop for everything from strollers and car seats to the latest in nursery decor and clothing. Visitors will have the opportunity to preview the latest trends, watch live demonstrations and prioritize health and wellness, with complimentary sleep consultations and massages. Tickets are on sale now at thebabyshows.com.
The CST Seminar Stage serves as a vital resource for navigating the complexities of a baby’s first year with confidence and compassion. From managing the realities of sleep deprivation and reflux to prioritizing postpartum recovery, industry experts will provide a practical roadmap for balancing a structured routine with the necessary flexibility of early parenthood. At the CST Savings Booth, parents can gain life-saving skills through daily, hands-on CPR demonstrations led by Ryan Wilbee, National Construction Safety Officer (IHSA), Certified Standard First Aid & CPR Instructor. With recent changes to Ontario’s OSAP and provincial funding, planning and starting to save early for postsecondary education is more important than ever. CST Sales Representatives will be on site to help parents get started and learn more about Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs).
The Volvo Safety Stage features essential demonstrations and car seat safety workshops. On the Health & Wellness Mat, guests can join interactive pre and post-natal fitness sessions designed for every stage of motherhood. For those seeking specialized support, the Sleep of Mind Sleep Clinic offers free one-on-one consultations with certified sleep consultants to help you prepare a sleep strategy, while Protege School provides complimentary prenatal and postnatal massages on-site. Outside the Enercare Centre, Volvo invites visitors to experience the future of family travel with exclusive test drives of their latest electrified vehicle lineup.
Headline child care brands, services, and exhibitors at the show include CST, Volvo, Royale Diapers, BioGaia, UPPAbaby, evenflo, PegPerego,
Munchkin, Graco, Aveeno Baby, BabyBjörn, Max-Cosi, Lansinoh, and more. Visitors can also enter to win a range of giveaways from major brands, including a one-year supply of diapers from Royale, strollers from Maxi-Cosi and UPPAbaby, a Graco bassinet, and more.
When:
Saturday, April 11 – 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, April 12 – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where:
Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place, Hall A
100 Princes’ Blvd.
Toronto, ON
M6K 3C3
Ticket Prices:
General Admission (ages 12+): $18
Child Admission (ages 5-11): $10
Infant Admission (0-4): FREE
Please note that there is no cash accepted at The Baby Show. Tickets can be purchased online or onsite using a debit/credit card.
VOLVO SAFETY STAGE
This stage is packed with leading experts covering a variety of live-saving topics, including:
- How to Create a Safer, Healthier Home for Your Growing Family
Michael Holmes Jr. and Sherry Holmes, Contractors and TV Personalities
Description: The Holmes siblings share how to create safer, healthier homes for growing families. While most people think babyproofing starts and ends with corner protectors and outlet covers, Michael Jr. and Sherry go deeper—breaking down the importance of indoor air quality, low- and no-VOC materials, proper ventilation, etc. that protect your home (and your baby) from the inside out. - The Proper Use and Installation of Child Car Seats
Lisa Thompson, Regional Strategic Coordinator, Ministry of Transportation
Description: Learn about the proper use and installation of child car seats led by a certified child passenger safety technician from the Ministry of Transportation. - Tales of a First Responder: Prevention & Practice for Infant and Child Choking
Tamara Sylvan, Owner of BCPR Smart Inc. & Acting Captain at Toronto Fire Services
Description: Tamara will demonstrate proper science-based protocols for dealing with both conscious choking, and what to do when an infant or child goes unresponsive from choking.
CST SEMINAR STAGE
This stage covers everything from preparing mind and body for childbirth to giving yourself grace as a new parent, while highlighting the latest in pediatric health and medicine, including:
- Why are Parents Preserving their Baby’s Newborn Stem Cells?
Dr. Ian Rogers, PhD Scientist/Professor
Description: Dr. Rogers provides a clear, evidence‑based overview of the life‑changing potential of newborn stem cells and offers insight into emerging advancements shaping the future of regenerative medicine. - The Early Weeks with Your Newborn – Advice and Guidance from a Newborn Care Specialist
Maria Robertson, Founder & CEO of The New Mummy Company – NCS, Certified Postpartum Doula, Lactation Educator and Sleep Trainer
Description: The first few weeks with a newborn can be both magical and overwhelming. In this session, Maria will provide practical, proven advice and strategies to help new parents navigate this crucial stage with confidence. - From Guilt to Grace: Reclaiming Yourself in Motherhood
Leianne “Lei Loves It” Hamilton, Motherhood & Identity Coach, Content Creator, Educator & Speaker
Description: Lei explores the invisible guilt many mothers carry, from the postpartum season and far beyond. Through personal storytelling and insights from her work as a motherhood and identity coach, she challenges the belief that self-sacrifice is the measure of a good mother.
All speakers at the Volvo Safety Stage and CST Seminar Stage are available for question and answer periods after their talks. Visit www.thebabyshows.com for a full speaker schedule.
SHOW FEATURES
- Enjoy demos with top experts on the Health & Wellness Mat, who will be leading prenatal and postpartum fitness masterclasses. Plus, learn diapering basics, pre and postpartum exercise, developmental milestones, and more. Demos on the mat include:
- Prenatal Yoga Demo: Yoga Instructor and Doula, Anusuya Lakkanna, teaches strengthening the lower body, creating opening in the hips and practicing different breathing and relaxation techniques.
- Diapering 101 – A Practical Guide for New Parents: Debbie Fazio, President & Founder, Precious Moments Babeez, walks new parents through a step-by-step guide on how to diaper a baby with confidence and care.
- Pack Smart. Heal Well. 4th Trimester Prep: Rhowena Adolfo Patel, Mama Care Coach and Speaker, gives a real-talk guide to labour, postpartum, and the fourth trimester. She’ll walk you through the must-haves, how-tos, and what most people forget to tell you, so you feel calm, confident, and cared for from bump to baby and beyond.
- Designed for both prenatal and postnatal massage, the Protege School Massage Area will treat attendees to complimentary massages as a way to help mothers sleep better, reduce fluid retention and swelling.
- Visit the Tiny Hearts 3D Ultrasound Studio booth for your very own 3D Ultrasound performed on site to help capture the magic and irreplaceable moment in time prior to the baby’s arrival.
- Certified sleep experts from Sleep of Mind Sleep Clinic offer visitors free newborn sleep strategy consultations and answer any questions about sleep routines.
- Meet & Greets: Children have the chance to meet and have their photo taken with Bluey and Bingo (special meet & greets from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. all weekend). Also, stop by the CBC Kids booth to take photos with Peppa and Mummy Pig!
- Test Drive Volvo Vehicles: Attendees are invited to get behind the wheel and experience Volvo’s signature Scandinavian design, advanced safety features, and refined performance firsthand through an on-site test drive of the brand’s latest models.
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140,000 babies born annually in Ontario
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