Innovation's what you need!

The role of ‘parent’ is a steep learning curve, part of which involves filling your home with essential parenting 'equipment' to make life easier.

There's a lot to choose from - but any gaps in the market are swiftly recognised by mums (and dads!) who make the jump from ‘If only someone would invent {insert super parenting gadget idea here}’ to ‘Actually, I’m going to do it’!

Amazing women like the CuddleDry ladies, Cara from SnoozeShade, Lynda Harding of Easidream fame, Helen from My wonderCube – all of whom are exhibiting at Brighton BabyExpo - have led the organisers to bring an exciting new area to the event this year. ‘Innovation Alley’ will include companies such as Snugglebundl - 2011 winners of the Barclays Take One Small Step competition alongside amazing exhibitors such as NLP Kids, Strider Sports, Cot2Tot, Versatile and many more offering a fantastic range of products and services to ensure you and your family are always one step ahead and turning heads at BabyGroup!

To see the full list go to: http://www.brightonbabyexpo.co.uk/exhibitor-list, and if you're looking for some inspiration, don’t miss the flexible working zone at the show where you'll find expert advice, franchise and employment opportunities and tips to help you get that family friendly work/life balance - YOU could be the next big thing!

Of course there will be lots more to see and do on the day too, including my own personal reason for being so excited - cBeebies favourite Mister Maker will be in attendance! (I'm excited on Dylan's behalf.  Obviously.  Ahem.)

This year's Brighton Baby Expo is on November 13th at The American Express Community Stadium - click here for more info & tickets.

Speaking of tickets, I'm delighted to have a pair to give away here on the blog too - all you have to do is leave me a comment on this post to say you want in - easy peasy :)

I'll pick a winner via the random number generator next Sunday night at 8pm.