Announcing Our New Name: the International Baby Planner Association & New Website
We have now changed our name to the International Baby Planner Association from NBPA! Over the last few months we’ve been busy significantly upgrading our website and creating a new logo which better embodies what our association stands for. IBPA is the first association established in 2007 which supports already established baby planning businesses. Our members have passed a thorough application process which includes a one on one interview before joining.
The main reason we decided to change our name to the International Baby Planner Association was because we believe that the baby planning industry should have an organization that sets high standards for what we do as professional businesses all over the world. IBPA has become a leader in the baby planning industry through our perseverance over the last 4 years because of our growing membership and we are excited to see continued growth internationally!
Baby Planners featured on AOL Small Business & American Express Open Forum
IBPA (formerly known as NBPA) is excited to see that baby planning is gaining more recognition as an important professional consulting service for new and expecting parents that’s growing quickly. We won’t be surprised if 2010 launches more baby planning businesses all over the world!
Read the latest here:
Baby Planning Businesses Grow Despite Recession featured on AOL Small Business, 12/28/09
Baby Planning Business Booming featured on American Express Open Forum, 12/28/09
IBPA (formerly known as NBPA) on Twitter – Follow Us for the Latest on Baby Planner News
We’re excited to announce IBPA (formerly known as NBPA) is now live on Twitter and you can follow us for the most current news on the baby planning industry. Follow us here: IBPABabyPlanner for the latest Baby Planner news!
Do You Want to Be a Baby Planner? Find Out How…
The National Baby Planner Association will be hosting a free information call for those interested in becoming a baby planner. Baby Planning is an exciting industry which serves and meets the needs of expecting and new families. We will discuss the most common questions about becoming a baby planner as well as NBPA member benefits, industry trends, manufacturer relations, baby planner certifications and have time for questions and answers. Specific topics include, but will not be limited to:
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What is a Baby Planner?
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History of Baby Planning and the projected future of the industry.
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What is the NBPA and how can they support my baby planning business?
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What specific benefits can NBPA give me if I become a member?
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NBPA requirements for baby planning businesses
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NBPA’s industry leading affiliates and partners
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NBPA Baby Planner Certification Program
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NBPA Manufacturer Relations Program
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NBPA Member On-line Forum
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How to get started
When: WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 2nd 6:00 PST/9:00 EST
If you would like to be a part of this call, please email us.
Melissa Moog & April Beach
Baby Planners Make a Grand Statement at ABC Kids Expo 2009!
By Melissa Moog, President & Founder of NBPA
It was an exciting time for our NBPA Baby Planners this year at ABC Kids Expo since we were able to attend all four days of the event. Not to mention the category “baby planners” is now an officially recognized profession by ABC which NBPA helped to get approved with ABC’s board. This was a huge step for the baby planning industry because we are now recognized as true professionals by the largest baby product tradeshow in the nation, hooray! With over 30+ credible baby planners in the USA and abroad NBPA continues to grow the baby planning industry as a whole and has set THE standards for our profession since 2007.
While at ABC our Baby Planners blanketed the show floor and met with exhibitors who gave us a personalized demo of their latest products. We also got a peek of new product lines launching in 2010. There was definitely a dominant theme focusing on “child safety” from Brenda Berg’s (Vice Chair of JPMA) safety seminar to Dr. Greene speaking on Raising Baby Green – safety and non-toxic living were top of mind! NBPA Baby Planners were proud to be part of another fantastic ABC Kids Expo and we look forward to 2010!
Baby Planners Make a Splash in Vegas at ABC Kids Expo!
I’m proud to finally make our first official post on NBPA and announce that we attended The ABC Kids Expo in Vegas last week. April and I were excited to meet a few other members of NBPA there. Premier Baby Concierge (Philadelphia) and Perfecting Expecting (Boston) were also in attendance. We had a blast at The Cheesecake Factory over dinner sharing our fave picks from the show.
The show was GIGANTIC and well worth attending. Think of 2 massive floors of all of the hottest baby products in one spot, a baby planner’s dream event! New product releases and designers happy to share their excitement with us filled the floor. We’ll post our fave picks from the event in the next week right here on our blog so check back soon.
Stay Tuned for More NBPA News!
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