We sold out our annual Bloom event again this year and couldn’t be happier that we got to celebrate all things motherhood with so many new and expecting moms. We even had an expert mom of three tell us that she learned new things by attending. The world of pregnancy and babies changes fast, and we are proud to be able to connect you with businesses, products, and services that are geared toward making your life easier, keeping your baby safe, and helping everyone get some sleep!
Plus, every attendee walked away with a swag bag worth over $100 and many won great prizes—not a bad way to spend a couple hours on a Sunday afternoon.
We partnered with Newborn Connections to host the event at the brand new California Pacific Medical Center. Check out this short video for a glimpse of the day and scroll below to see all of the sponsors that made the event possible.
Until next year!
(Music in video courtesy of bensound.com)
Bloom Experts
We had a sleep consultant, lactation consultant, pediatrician, and parenting expert on hand to answer questions!
Table Sponsors
Attendees spent time with each of these amazing Bloom partners during our event. Each business offers something wonderful for San Francisco area moms or moms-to-be and we were pleased to have these Bloom sponsors join us at our event!
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Whether you’re preparing for a baby or have recently given birth, the Newborn Connections center at California Pacific Medical Center can help. We offer the support and education you need, such as ongoing perinatal classes, support groups, lactation services, and breastfeeding and baby supplies.Mom-founded and parent-operated, Happy Family Organics provides helpful resources and premium organic products for babies, tots, kids, and mamas.Oath curates intimate groups of mothers and combines these with a world-class medical team to deliver an entirely new kind of care. Consider us your guide for the whole parenthood journey, from pregnancy to adolescence.The Hoppy & Poppie PinkCheeks books and toys are a line of educational products designed to set young children on a solid learning path toward high emotional intelligence (EI/EQ), which is exactly what children and parents need to thrive. The toys, books, and activities teach babies, toddlers and preschoolers skills in key areas including emotional and body self-awareness, emotion vocabulary, empathy, compassion and many more. The really good news is that this process for learning EQ fundamentals can begin as early as infancy and parents learn and benefit too! With the fun and engaging Hoppy & Poppie PinkCheeks books and toys, parents role model high emotional intelligence for their newborn or toddler during interactive play.
EarthBaby is the World’s First Compostable Diaper Service! Like all diaper services, EarthBaby delivers fresh new compostable diapers and wipes right to your doorstep. Soiled diapers are collected weekly, professionally composted, and turned into nutrient-rich topsoil in just 14 weeks. By using EarthBaby you can enjoy the convenience of disposable diapers without the negative environmental impact. We are committed to reducing the impact our children have on the environment by eliminating diapers and wipes from landfills. Did you know that the average baby will go through 5,500 diapers from age 0-3? Disposable diapers are the 3rd largest contributor to US landfill sites today. Unless compostable diapers and wipes are processed by a licensed commercial compost facility, they will still end up in landfills where even compostable materials cannot break down due to lack of oxygen, heat, and moisture. With your help, EarthBaby diverts more than 9 tons of diaper waste from Bay Area landfills every 3 days and converts it to reusable soil.
Little Ones Welcome is a holistic practice integrating Western and Eastern perspectives on Women's Health (including fertility, gestational, intrapartum and postpartum wellness). Jennifer Renee Chu, the founder and director of Little Ones Welcome, is a California Licensed Acupuncturist specializing infertility, pregnancy, and pediatric care. She is also a DONA trained Birth/Post-partum Doula and a Mindfulness-Based Childbirth Educator at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.Kwik Stix Tempera Paint sticks take the mess out of painting while keeping all the fun! Simply uncap, twist and paint! Kwik Stix have a fast drying formula that allows them to dry in 90 seconds while still leaving a paint-like finish! No cups, smocks, water or brushes required. Kwik Stix come in assorted vibrant colors with coverage that won't crack. Great on poster paper, cardboard, wood and canvas.Pocket Chefs connects everyday people with professional chefs. We make batch cooking and meal prep easy so that you can focus on family time. Pocket Chefs provides affordable culinary professionals to assist families with their everyday cooking needs. Our service is geared toward assisting families that are strapped for time and struggle with finding time to cook during the week.Little Bears Music is the Bay’s favorite place for your child to experience live music, infectious rhythms, and captivating teachers. The bonding and memories you create together will last a lifetime. With four locations in SF and one in Mill Valley, find a class that's most convenient for you. All Classes are with Parent/Caregiver participation—we promise you’ll have just as much fun as your Little Bear!The first gym membership you'll actually use! Just imagine: no more scrambling for a sitter, trying to get to your favorite class and realizing it’s full, or wishing there were more 2pm (or 2am?) fitness classes to fit your schedule. No more wishing you had more time or energy. We’ve got you covered from nutrition, prenatal wellness, cooking help, meditation, yoga, workouts, and more! Start Prioritizing YOU again!We're here to empower you with the knowledge to keep your little one safe in the car and at home. We deliver connected, meaningful education via our amazing CPSTs (child passenger safety techs) to help you learn how to keep your little one safe on the road. With our International Association for Child Safety (IAFCS) trained baby proofers we will change your home into a baby safe zone using the best and most minimal equipment.Dr. Sarah Mitchell created Helping Babies Sleep to empower tired, frazzled parents with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to get their children to become independent sleepers. She helps by educating parents on their child's age-appropriate sleep needs, guiding them through sleep training options, and coaching parents through the process of getting their little ones to sleep in my online course or one on one in sleep coaching packages.Tot Squad comes to the rescue of busy parents and caregivers everyday by providing the care, safety and installation of their baby gear both in retail settings and at home. Expertly trained, powerful and faster than a speeding buggy, the Tot Squad saves the day with a smile. By bringing our super services to retailers, we build partnerships that drive traffic and build customer loyalty. But our soft spot is the community; by providing safety education and the restoration of used gear, we help families in need.It’s Yoga Kids® is the premier provider for high-quality yoga instruction, education and publishing. Our superpower connects our proven evidence-based system with any age from newborn to teens. We train educators and parents so the whole community can unite body, mind and heart to create a Positive Force in the world. Touching toes is not required. 😉Learning to swim is hard work, albeit fun, and requires much effort. Our unique swim curriculum is award-winning and recognized by the United States Swim School Association as a leader in our industry. Our motto at La Petite Baleen is “Pace, Pattern, Compassion and Fun!” These four components keep us focused on very important teaching ideas, which are essential to our vision and program.Food and Beverage Sponsor
All Bloom guests snacked and sipped on delicious treats during our event, courtesy of Bright Horizons.
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At Bright Horizons, we know childhood is a treasured time. We believe it is our responsibility to provide environments and experiences that capture the joys of childhood, nurture each child’s individual growth and development, and pave the way for success in school and life.
Swag Sponsors
All Bloom guests took home a goodie bag valued at over $100! Our Bloom swag partners offer products and items that are intended for new moms (whether it is your first or fourth child) and moms-to-be.
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Giveaway Sponsors
We had a number of awesome giveaways that we raffled off at the end of the event from these generous sponsors.
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