2016 Expo Activity Schedule

A new feature this year for the Expo is classes/demos/talks. On site registration will be open the day of the Expo, depending on availability. We strongly suggest that you register ahead of time, online via Eventbrite here.

Cloth Diapering 101 Class will be taught by Kimberly Amyx, owner of Boise Cloth Diapers from 10:15 to 10:45 am.

Babywearing in Action demo + Babywearing Dance Class will be taught by Heather Blake from 11:30 am to noon.

Myths of Breastfeeding Talk will be given by Betsy Ayers, La Leche League leader, R.N, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, from noon to 12:30 pm.

Babywearing 101 class will be taught by Amy York, a Babywearing Educator and co-founder of Treasure Valley Babywearers, from 12:30 to 1pm.

Yoga demo + talk will be given by Brittany McConnell, yoga teacher & founder of Desert Bloom Yoga, from 1 to 1:30 pm.

Need a cloth diaper for the Great Cloth Diaper Change?

A new feature of the Treasure Valley Natural Parenting Expo this year will be the availability of loaner diapers for the Great Cloth Diaper Change.

To reserve a cloth diaper, visit the Eventbrite page for the TV Natural Parenting Expo + Great Cloth Diaper Change. You will then order a  free "ticket" for a loaner diaper. There are two choices, depending on what size diaper you will need; either newborn (6 to 8lbs) or one-size (8 to 30lbs).

 Be sure to reserve this ASAP, as there is a limited amount of diapers available.

This is to reserve a FREE loaner cloth diaper for the Great Cloth Diaper Change. You will pick up the diaper the morning of the event (4/23/16, starting at 9:30 am) upon check in and will return the loaner diaper before the end of the event (2 pm). You will give a small item as collateral while using the loaner diaper such as car keys, drivers license,  or a state issued ID card.

Boise Cloth Diapers: Cloth Diaper 101 class

Considering cloth diapers but don't know where to start?

 Come to the next Cloth Diaper 101 class, presented by Boise Cloth Diapers, to learn about cloth diapering.

Cost: Free
Date: Saturday, April 23, 2016
Location: Hispanic Cultural Center of Idaho
315 Stampede Drive Nampa, ID
 Get tickets here to reserve your spot.

Find out the answers to common questions such as;

• How many cloth diapers will I need?
• How much money will I save using cloth versus disposables?
• How do I launder cloth diapers?
• Why choose a laundering service?

Platinum Sponsor: Ideal Spine Health Center

A new Platinum Sponsor for our event is Ideal Spine Health Center.

  The Center is located in Eagle and specializes in eliminating the source of back pain, neck pain, fatigue, headaches, and migraines through Chiropractic BioPhysics. This highly-scientific, researched, and results-oriented technique has helped thousands of patients realign their spine back to health, and enjoy pain-free, energetic lives.

Look for Ideal Spine Health Center at our Expo!

www.idealspinehealth.com

Community Partner: Treasure Valley Babywearers

Joining us again at the Expo as a Community Partner is the Treasure Valley Babywearers group.

Treasure Valley Babywearers is currently comprised of parents in the Southwest region of Idaho, who enjoy the benefits of carrying our children to foster deep attachment and accomplish our daily tasks.

Their mission is to provide Treasure Valley parents the opportunity to learn about babywearing and give them hands-on interaction with various types of carriers, while connecting with like-minded families.

Treasure Valley Babywearers meet on the first Saturday of each month, with additional meetings as possible. Saturday meetings are usually held at a local library, with the location to be confirmed each month. 

Visit their Facebook page for information on the next meeting.

Community Partner: Idaho Diaper Bank Cloth Program

We are proud to have the Cloth Program of the Idaho Diaper Bank as a new Community Partner this year.

The Idaho Diaper Bank was founded in by Shawna Walz and is run by a team of volunteers who strive to eliminate diaper need in Idaho. It is estimated that 1 in 3 Idaho families struggle to afford diapers.

While IDB has always accepted donations of cloth diapers, this new Cloth Program will proactively collect, stock, and repair cloth diapers to be distributed through participating partner agencies in Idaho.

To learn more about the cloth program of IDB, click here.

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At the Expo, we will be hosting a cloth diaper donation drive for the IDB.

Bring your cloth diaper donations on April 23rd!

Community Partner : Elemental Healing

Lauren Howell of Elemental Healing​ will be joining us at the Expo! Lauren is a Licensed Acupuncturist, with a Masters in Acupuncture and a Bachelors of Science in Herbal Science.

Look for her at the Expo and in the meantime, you can find out more about Lauren here.

Gold Sponsor: Baby Nibblez

Baby Nibblez​ is joining us again at the Expo and is a Gold Sponsor this year!

Owner Katie McMillan offers handcrafted custom silicone jewelry for caregivers to wear and baby to nibble on. All the products are made with 100% food grade silicone and are free of heavy metals and chemicals. The silicone is resistant to bacteria as well which makes these perfect for little teething babes! Every product is designed with style and you in mind and each creation is secured with a safety breakaway clasp. Baby Nibblez also makes kid safe jewelry and sensory necklaces.

You can shop with Katie at the Expo or anytime at her website here.

Boise Cloth Diapers: new retail location

Did you know that one of our Platinum Sponsors, Boise Cloth Diapers, now has a retail location that you can visit 6 days a week? 

That's right! As of 3/14/16, you can now shop in person at

 10870 W Fairview Ave, Suite 101, Boise, Idaho 83713

Monday - Friday 10am to 6pm

Saturday 11am to 4pm