Babyfest was Knox County's first educational baby shower, sponsored by Extension Service and Area Health Education Centers (AHEC), with the help of Knox Central High School Family Resource Center and the HANDS program. "BabyFest" educated pregnant women and young parents about caring for and nurturing a newborn. Topics included infant nutrition, managing stress, car-seat safety, and breastfeeding. Presenters and vendors introduced new parents to local resources. Participants received educational information and baby supplies. Participants were either pregnant or had a child less than one year old; over half were 21 or younger. 100% of the participants stated the information was helpful. Ninety-four, including participants, presenters, and exhibitors, attended "BabyFest," which will be repeated in Spring 2012.
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Thursday, July 12, 2012
Nurturing Families
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