By Amanda Foust
The long winter days spent indoors this year are likely to make 2014 a year for a baby boom, according to Carmel entrepreneur Jenn Kampmeier.
With all the new additions arriving this year, Kampmeier said she is passionate about providing information and educational materials to new families as they embark on their journey to parenthood.
Kampmeier was the former owner of Bebe Paluzza Productions and Ladies Evening Out before beginning her new operation, IndyFamilyFest.
The first IndyFamilyFest event was conducted in October and featured 100 exhibitors. More than 2,000 people attended that one-day-event, but along the way Kampmeir said she discovered that something was missing in her target audience
“What I found was I was missing demographics and that was expecting parents and new parents, so I designed an event focused around them in hopes to introduce them to what IndyFest is all about,” she said.
That’s how IndyFamilyFest’s Rock the Cradle event was born.
It’s an event focused solely on education for new parents. What makes this event unique is the way it takes diverse baby topics and questions, educates all perspectives, and allows families to choose the option that suits them best.
“We will have shopping from local and national sponsors. In addition, we are going to have information sessions throughout the evening,” Kampmeier said. “There will be different topics such as Baby Gear 101 and a session for grandparents. We are doing everything from infant CPR, sleeping techniques, fitness, nutrition and breastfeeding.”
She also said Rock the Cradle will be more whimsical than the typical sterile educational environment, and it should turn into a fun, unique, and posh learning experience. Babies R Us, Indy with Kids, and Northpoint Pediatrics are just a few of the many vendors participating.
A panel will also be available discussing various topics of interest. The panel moderator is Mary Susan Buhner of the “Mommy Magic” segment on Fox 59. She will be fielding and asking questions.
Health, education and safety are the three pillars IndyFamilyFest is built upon, and offering support to families is what drives Kampmeier’s business.
“I was a single mom and was always looking for information on those three specific areas because we want what’s best for our children but are uneducated in those areas,” she said. “We educate you on different options so you can choose what’s best for your family.”
Rock the Cradle is a free event from 6:30 to 9 p.m. April 10 at Ritz Charles. For more information visit www.indyfamilyfest.com.
