Visiting a baby fair is very exciting, it requires proper planning, very energy exhausting. Here are some tips I've picked up on how to survive a baby fair:
1) Plan/ do research.
a) Plan out the list of things you need to buy. Not all items are cheaper at the fair eg NTUC was selling Mamy Poko diapers the same price at the fair. The fair was giving out wet wipes for every 2 packets of diapers purchased. Imagine you lugging the cartons of diapers home, you wouldn't save on the taxi fare/ carpark charges.
b) You wouldn't save a lot on normal brands like Kodomo, Tollyjoy, Pureen etc. The massive savings are for premium brands like Mustela, California Baby etc
c) Some of the star/ must buy items are baby wipes, diapers, milk powder, baby cot, car seats, strollers.
d) Breast pump: eg Spectra breast pump, saw the ones on sale were the old models (S1/S2) and is more expensive. Hence, must do homework!
2) Bring a big bag/ luggage/ trolley so it's easier to put all your shopping together.
3) Usually, the organiser will provide floor plan/ guide. For better time efficiency and organisation, mark all the stalls you want to visit on the floor plan.
4) Go early around 11plus to 2pm or evenings around 6plus, it is less crowded. It is easier to browse and make payment. I have visited the fair on the last day previously, most of the items were out of stock.
5) Bring a bottle of water and wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
6) Bring plenty of cash for faster payment.
7) Be thick-skinned eg some stores have bulk buy at cheaper price, I approached a mummy if she want to share with me as I do not require so much. Hence, there's savings for both of us.
8) Some stores eg baby wipes, diapers offer free delivery with minimum purchase.
9) When buying diapers, do buy in a variety of sizes as babies outgrow very fast.
10) Leave your kids at home. My friend brought her 2 kids along with her has to leave early as the child was getting cranky.
11) Tag team with your husband eg I went to grab the stuff while he waits around with the loots.
12) There's a tendency to go overboard on shopping/ buy stuff you might not even need. Hence, exert control.
13) Check the items thoroughly for defects, you won't be able to exchange.
Hope you find these tips useful. Probably I'll share what I've bought at the baby fair in my next post.
Love,
Sherlyn
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