Babies"R"Us® Pampers and Delights Hundreds of New and Expectant Edmonton Moms During "R" Big Baby Shower

EDMONTON, Nov. 20, 2014 /CNW/ - Today, Babies"R"Us, Canada treated hundreds of soon-to-be and new moms to a lavish baby shower and a movie at Cineplex Odeon in North Edmonton. Just in time for the holidays, guests were pampered and treated to hand massages, scrumptious treats such as pickles and ice cream at the Crave Café, interactive shower games and access to the year's top products for baby registries. New and expectant moms in attendance won free passes to the shower in an online Babies"R"Us® contest.

"We wanted to recognize all the hard work moms do and give them the royal treatment for the afternoon," said Liz MacDonald, vice president of marketing and store planning, Babies"R"Us, Canada. "With the busy upcoming holiday season, "R" Big Baby Shower was the perfect way for Edmonton soon-to-be and new moms to relax while learning about this year's must-have baby gear."

Following the shower, moms were treated to a screening of the movie "What to Expect When You're Expecting." All guests walked away with a gift bag and many received large giveaways and prizes, such as Phillips Avent Breast Pump, Angelcare Movement and Sound Monitor, Summer Infant Musical Bouncer, Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier, BabyBjorn Baby Carrier and more!

In addition, Babies"R"Us, Canada provided attendees with its recently released Top Baby Gift List, offering expert gifting ideas for those shopping for little ones or new parents this holiday season.

The 2014 Holiday Top Baby Gift List (in alphabetical order) includes:

1. Aden by Aden + Anais Swaddle Plus 4-pack from Aden + Anais
2. Baby Brezza Formula Pro from ISIS
3. Baby Bullet from Baby Bullet LLC
4. Bandana Bibs from Kid Central
5. Bumbo from Oyaco-Brand Bumbo
6. Carter's 5 pack body suits and Carter's 3 piece Turn Me Around Sets from Carter's
7. CB by Chew Beads from Alca
8. Cloud B Nighty Night Smart Sensor Owl from Do Gree
9. Diaper Genie from Playtex
10. Fast Action Fold Travel System in Tangerine from Graco
11. Holiday clothing from Carter's
12. mamaRoo Plush Infant Seat in Silver from 4 Moms
13. Marathon ClickTight Convertible Car Seat from Britax
14. Motorola 2.8" Colour Video Monitor with Single Camera from Binatone
15. My Little Snugabunny Bouncer from Fisher Price
16. Nojo Shaped Animal Blankets from Cambridge
17. Pop 'n Play Ultimate Playard from Summer Infant
18. Snoogle Total Body Pillow from Leachco
19. Sophie the Giraffe from Vulli
20. Triple Fun Exercaucer in Life in the Amazon from Evenflo

All items on the list are available at Babies"R"Us, Canada stores nationwide and online at Babiesrus.ca. The CB by Chew Beads are available exclusively at Babies"R"Us, Canada stores and at Babiesrus.ca.

About Toys"R"Us, Canada:

Toys"R"Us (Canada) Ltd and Babies"R"Us (Canada) Ltd are part of Toys"R"Us, Inc., the world's leading dedicated toy and baby products retailer. Toys"R"Us, Canada operates 81 full-sized stores across the country, as well as more than 12 Express locations. For store locations and convenient online shopping visit www.toysrus.ca and www.babiesrus.ca.

Image with caption: "It was a Baby Bump-A-Palooza! Babies“R”Us hosted “R” Big Baby Shower” for hundreds of women at Cineplex Odeon North Edmonton today. Neve Calderon, left, and Tannis Hyde devour some pickles and ice cream at the Crave Café. (CNW Group/Babies "R" Us)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20141120_C5642_PHOTO_EN_8375.jpg

SOURCE: Babies "R" Us

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