education, connection & confidence
Built with intention, packed with substance, and focused on what really matters to parents with a baby or one on the way.
Spend the day with us to connect with experts, discover local services and resources, explore must-have gear, and build your village before baby arrives (or while you’re in the thick of early parenthood!). We’ll have a full lineup of pitch-free, expert-led classes and demos, baby gear test drives with Jamie Grayson, CPST, hands-on activities, and plenty of opportunities for connection. There are some amazing perks, too! From VIP gift bags filled with $150+ in products from brands we love and prizes from our charity raffle, to $10K+ in baby gear giveaways!
Sponsors & Partners
EVENT ELEMENTS
Gear & Safety Education
Jamie Grayson, CPST
Visit with baby gear expert and Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST), Jamie Grayson on the exhibitor floor to ask questions and test drive about 20 different car seats, strollers, baby carriers, and high chairs from top brands. Then, at 3PM, join Jamie for his keynote session, where he’ll walk you through gear categories and safety basics… and give everything away!
Educational Sessions
Expert-Led Classes
On event day, you’ll have access to pitch-free, expert-led classes covering everything from breastfeeding and birth planning to mental health and baby’s first foods. We organize sessions into three tracks and you can mix and match based on what’s most helpful for you. Check out the full schedule and start mapping out your day!
Educational Sessions
Skill-Building Demonstrations
Hands-on learning is where it’s at! These interactive sessions are designed to teach a skill that you can take home and put into practice, like infant CPR, babywearing, pelvic floor stretches, and comfort measures in labor… think show-and-tell for grown-ups!
Top Brands & Local Pros
Exhibitors & Vendors
From where to give birth to which car seat to buy, we’ve got you covered! On event day, meet with brands you love – and discover new ones to obsess over – offering high chairs, carriers, strollers, car seats, and more. And connect with local experts who can help with everything from infant nutrition, babywearing, and ultrasounds to swimming lessons, safe sleep, and child care . Ask questions, shop, sign up for classes, and find support you didn’t even know you needed.
The Experience
Activities & Amenities
Our venue offers FREE and plentiful parking and we’ll have a feeding lounge for peace, quiet, nursing, and pumping. Food and beverages are available for purchase at the hotel, there are plenty of places to grab a quick bite nearby. Don’t forget to strike a pose for a baby & bump photo, try out baby wraps and carriers, and get hands-on practice in our car seat safety clinic!
Icing on the Cake
Giveaways & Giving Back
Attendees have a chance to win dozens of prizes and 100% of proceeds from raffle ticket sales will be donated to the OhioHealth Mothers’ Milk Bank! Our lavish gift bags for VIP attendees are packed with $150+ in products from brands we love! Plus, we’ll have a grand prize drawing, prizes from our charity raffle, and $10K worth of strollers, baby carriers, and high chairs in Jamie Grayson’s keynote session!
Enriching! Entertaining! And educating! This event is so worth it... don't miss out!
MARISSA J.
Exhibitors & Vendors
101 before one • Aqua-Tots Swim Schools • Bundles Ultrasound Boutique • Ce Moment Photography • Columbus Babywearing • Cribs for Kids • Enchanted Care Learning Center • Flourish Chiropractic • Gymboree Play & Music • Jamie Grayson’s Baby Registry Lab (featuring Austlen Baby Co., BOB Gear, Britax, Ergobaby, Evenflo, Joie, Larktale, Maxi-Cosi, Mockingbird, Peg Perego, Romer, Safety 1st, and Tula!) • Lullaby Hat Company • OhioHealth Mothers’ Milk Bank • Safe Kids Central Ohio / Columbus Public Health • Skin to Skin Gowns • Your Family Your Legacy • …and more to come!
Tickets
Join us on 6/8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Babies & Bumps Columbus 2025 at Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris!
Head to our Eventbrite ticketing page to get signed up!
This event put me touch with professionals I didn’t even know I needed.
ERICA C.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You bet! Babies & Bumps is for anyone who’s pregnant or has a baby 0-12 months. And yes, of course, dads and partners are always encouraged to join! We also see many grandparents, sisters, friends, etc., who come to support the new and soon-to-be parents in their lives.
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Head to our Eventbrite ticketing page!
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You can absolutely bring your baby if they’re in your arms or a carrier – we see lots of babies at our events! Unfortunately, the venue can’t accommodate strollers for everyone, but of course, if you have a special circumstance, like a medical condition or if you’re pregnant and are also bringing a baby, just let us know when you check in. There’s a private room for nursing, pumping, feeding, or just taking a breather if you and your baby need one! While the lounge provides a comfy place for parents and babies, please note that our entire venue is breastfeeding-friendly! You can absolutely bring older children, but please note that this is an event for adults – we don’t have activities for them or anything like that. They do not need to register for the event (tickets cannot be purchased for minors).
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We select venues that accommodate wheelchairs and other assistive devices, so all are welcome and comfortable. If you have additional questions or need assistance, please reach out to us at hello@babies-and-bumps.com so we can offer more information or support.
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We love to partner with organizations that share our values and empower parents to make the best decisions for their families through education, resources, and practical demonstrations. We’re also always open to collaborations, giving back, and creatively solving problems for the parents we serve. Fill out this form to tell us about yourself and we’ll be in touch ASAP. If you have already worked with us at a previous event, please do NOT fill out the form. Instead, reach out to us at hello@babies-and-bumps.com.