Harrogate Nursery Fair 2024 celebrates a successful day one

Day one of Harrogate International Nursery Fair has wrapped up – with the organisers hailing a successful opening on a day which saw Babystyle marking its 25th anniversary, the BANTA winners being revealed, a networking reception in the Royal Hall and a host of retail buyers coming through the doors.

Taking place at the Harrogate Convention Centre from 13-15 October, this year’s show has welcomed a bumper number of new exhibitors – including Little Dutch, DKB Toys and Momcozy – as well as returning names such as Chicco and Sophie la girafe.

“Following much excitement over the last few months, it was fantastic to open the doors to this year’s show,” show organiser, Adrian Sneyd (pictured above), told PreschoolNews.net. “We’ve been blessed that exhibitors have made a huge effort with stands once again, culminating in an electric atmosphere for retailers who have turned out in great numbers. We’re looking forward to another two days of great business with some fun thrown in via our drinks party, the BANTAs and other celebrations and anniversaries taking place throughout the show.”

Babystyle was among the companies celebrating a major milestone at the show – marking 25 years with a champagne drinks reception.

The company is showcasing a special silver edition of its popular egg stroller, as well as a raft of other new products including the eggloo potty.

Babystyle's md Andy Crane celebrating the company's 25th with (l-r) Natasha Hewett (Project Baby Magazine), Samantha Loveday (PreschoolNews.net), Adeline St John and Kerry Haynes (both Media Snug), Sally Hall, Jo Cassidy and Tessa Clayton (both PreschoolNews.net).

Meanwhile, the winners of the 2024 BANTAs were announced this afternoon by the Baby Products Industry Association’s chair, Marc Hardenberg.

The winners are:

The Concept & Innovation Award

June Pennykid and John Suttie with The Home System by Penny+Kids – furniture that grows and evolves with the child from a moses basket (birth to 6 months), to a highchair (6 months to 2 years), a junior chair (6 months to 2 years), a play pen/cot (6 months to 3 years); and finally to a preschool play table and chair (3 to 5 years).

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