North Arkansas Regional Medical Center - World's Largest Baby Fair

The Worldâ€™s Largest Baby Fair, a joint effort by North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC), The Lung Association and Boone County Health Unit, is an annual event with a baby shower atmosphere. Each new or expectant mom receives a free diaper bag and educational materials regarding prenatal or new baby health. Attendees learn about car-seat safety, the dangers of leaving a child in a car, birth and delivery choices, breastfeeding benefits, prenatal nutrition and nourishment for the baby. Many physicians participate in the fair, as well as local merchants, service agencies and nutrition services.

What is it?

The World’s Largest Baby Fair, a joint effort by North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC), The Lung Association and Boone County Health Unit, is an annual event with a baby shower atmosphere. Each new or expectant mom receives a free diaper bag and educational materials regarding prenatal or new baby health. Attendees learn about car-seat safety, the dangers of leaving a child in a car, birth and delivery choices, breastfeeding benefits, prenatal nutrition and nourishment for the baby. Many physicians participate in the fair, as well as local merchants, service agencies and nutrition services.

Who is it for?

Area new or expectant parents

Why do they do it?

More than 750 babies are delivered each year at NARMC to women from a rural six-county area, the majority of whom are Medicaid or self-pay patients.

Impact

More than 300 new or expectant parents attend each year and receive valuable information that will affect the health of their babies and their families.

Contact: Joy Woelbing
Volunteer Coordinator
Telephone: 870-414-4622
Email: joy.woelbing@narmc.net

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