Babies & Bumps
On a Mission
Babies & Bumps began ten years ago in 2013, with a mission to bring together new and soon-to-be parents, and connect them to valuable information and resources. We designed these events to help attendees create the best lives possible for themselves and their families… and to have a lot of fun in the process. From the first event in Rochester, NY, Babies & Bumps has grown to include 13 cities, from Charlotte to Kansas City to Cleveland. And in our 2023 season, we’ll host more in-person events than any other series in the country. We’re excited to see everyone this year!
How It Started
Monica Infante founded Babies & Bumps after becoming a mother in 2012… and an experience with birth, breastfeeding, and becoming a parent that was a far cry from what she’d dreamed of. But her relationships with other new parents led to the birth of B&B… and a much different (informed and empowered!) experience with her second baby in 2014.
Media Coverage
Babies & Bumps is in the news! Check out our media coverage to learn more about our one-of-a-kind event experiences and get a look behind the scenes.
Partnerships
We love to partner with individuals and organizations that share our values and empower parents to make the best decisions for their families through education, resources, and practical demonstrations. Follow the link to learn more about exhibitor packages, sponsorships, our influencer and ambassador programs, and more.
We believe information + connections = empowerment. Every parent deserves the chance to the pregnancy, birth, and life with their baby they desire.
MONICA INFANTE / BABIES & BUMPS
Frequently Asked Questions
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Babies & Bumps began in 2013 as an annual event in Rochester, NY, designed to help new and soon-to-be parents feel confident about navigating pregnancy, labor and birth, life with a baby, and (new!) parenthood. Since then, our footprint has grown to include Atlanta, Buffalo, Charlotte, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Detroit, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis.
We also incorporated virtual events throughout the year to serve parents nationwide. We believe that information and connections lead to empowerment for new parents. Every aspect of our events and resources is devoted to supporting parents through their parenting journey.
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Monica Infante, mother of two, is the founder and president of Babies & Bumps. As a marketing professional pre-B&B, Monica ran marketing departments at two healthcare systems and organized large-scale corporate events like fundraisers, galas, and product launches. She also leads a small firm that has offered fractional CMO (marketing) services to non-profits and mission-driven organizations since 2003. Starting Babies & Bumps was the perfect marriage of her professional expertise and passion.
Our small-but-mighty team produces and promotes twelve annual Babies & Bumps events (with more to come!).
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This year, we’re hosting all of our events on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the exhibitor floor being open until 3 p.m. Jamie Grayson hosts his keynote — Baby Registry Lab — from 3 to 4 p.m. We carefully select venues that have free and plentiful parking as well as easy highway access. Here’s our lineup for 2024:
Columbus (April 21, 2024): Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris (NEW VENUE)
Detroit (May 5, 2024): Marriott Auburn Hills Pontiac
St. Louis (June 2, 2024): Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel
Kansas City (June 9, 2024): Marriott Kansas City Overland Park
Indianapolis (June 23, 2024): Sheraton Indianapolis at Keystone Crossing
Nashville (July 21, 2024): Franklin Marriott Cool Springs
Atlanta (July 28, 2024): The Hotel at Avalon (NEW CITY)
Charlotte (August 11, 2024): Embassy Suites Charlotte Ayrsley
Pittsburgh (August 18, 2024): DoubleTree Pittsburgh-Cranberry (NEW VENUE)
Rochester (September 15, 2024): DoubleTree Rochester
Buffalo (October 6, 2024): Buffalo Marriott Niagara
Cleveland (October 27, 2024): Cleveland Marriott East
Cincinnati (November 3, 2024): Cincinnati Marriott North
Visit our in-person events page to learn more and for links to tickets when they’re available! We also host a virtual event series, Evenings with Experts, with different topics and dates throughout the year.
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Thank you for your interest! If you cater to new or expectant parents or babies, we’d love to learn more about what you do and your objectives. We offer year-round and event-specific partnership opportunities for brands, local organizations, ambassadors, influencers, and more!
Please fill out this form, and someone from our team will reach out to you ASAP. We look forward to being in touch!
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We select local non-profits that benefit new (or soon-to-be) parents or babies, and 100% of raffle ticket sales are donated after the event. We usually have 30 to 40 items available, generously donated by our event partners, brands, and local organizations. If you would like to donate a prize, please write to us at hello@babies-and-bumps.com!
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