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 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 $160+ 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 9 pitch-free, expert-led classes covering everything from breastfeeding and birth planning to mental health and healing after birth. 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 fitness for moms, babywearing, newborn care basics, 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 breast pumps, carriers, strollers, car seats, and more. And connect with local experts who can help with everything from pediatrics, lactation, and pelvic floor health to postpartum recovery, relationships after baby, and newborn 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 at our B&B photo booth and try out baby carriers from Ergobaby and Tula!
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 Henry Ford Milk Bank! Our lavish gift bags for VIP attendees are packed with $160+ 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
Arielle Laws Nutrition • Asher & Arnold • Belly Bandit • Bloom Pediatrics • Blue Lilac Skincare • Cord Blood Registry • Country Creek Pediatrics • CraveWise Delights • Cribs for Kids • Dr. Mama’s Organics • Emmiebel Studio • Ergobaby • Fourth Tri Sanctuary • Goldfish Swim School • Henry Ford Milk Bank • Insight Healing and Wellness Collective • Jamie Grayson’s Baby Registry Lab (featuring Austlen Baby Co., BOB Gear, Britax, Ergobaby, Evenflo, Larktale, Mockingbird, Peg Perego, Romer, and Tula!) • Live Light Birth & Family • Lullaby Hat Company • Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Newborn Screening Program • Milestones Pediatric Physical Therapy • Mommy Care Kit • Nature’s Playhouse • The Nest Wellness Collective • The Postpartum Sanctuary Retreat • Safe Kids Oakland County • Skilled Lactation Solutions • Skin to Skin Gowns • Smudgie • Sound Birthing • Your Family Your Legacy • Your Whole Baby
Classes
Our pitch-free, expert-led classes are hosted in breakout rooms and about 30 minutes long, with the exception of Jamie Grayson's keynote session, which is 60 minutes. Seating is plentiful, but first come, first served for all sessions!
get the schedule
Keynote: Baby Registry Lab
Jamie Grayson, CPST
Breastfeeding & Returning to Work
Allison Alexander, LPN, IBCLC
Skilled Lactation Solutions
Emotional Wellness for New Moms
Annie Phillips, LCSW, PMH-C
The Nest Wellness Collective
The Fourth Trimester
Khadihaj Bansfield, CPM
Postpartum Sanctuary Retreat
Healing After Birth
Lauren Patterson, RN, BSN, CMSRN, CPHQ
Asher & Arnold
Infant Developmental Milestones
Vera Malushi, PT, DPT, PCS
Milestones Pediatric Physical Therapy
Nutrition for Pregnancy & Beyond
Arielle Laws, MSHS
Arielle Laws Nutrition
The Pelvic Floor
Jenny Jeshurun, PT, DPT
The Nest Wellness Collective
Planning Your Fearless Birth
Samantha Vaive, PhD
Sound Birthing
Sleep in the First Year
Fervy Jimenez, RN, BSN
Nature's Playhouse
Demonstrations
Our pitch-free, skill-building demonstrations are designed to teach you a skill you can take home and put into practice! They take place right on the exhibitor floor in the ballroom, and are 15 to 20 minutes long.
get the scheduleBabywearing
Ergobaby
Breast Pumps
Skilled Lactation Solutions
Car Seat Safety
Safe Kids Oakland County
Comfort Measures for Labor
Live Light Birth & Family
Fitness for Moms
Nature's Playhouse
Newborn Care Basics
Fourth Tri Sanctuary
Safe Sleep
Cribs for Kids
Tickets
Join us on 5/4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Babies & Bumps Detroit 2025 at Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac!
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.