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World’s Greatest Baby Shower returns to Fort Walton Beach on May 21

The Healthy Start Coalition of Okaloosa and Walton Counties is set to host the World’s Greatest Baby Shower on Tuesday, May 21st, at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center on Okaloosa Island. The event will feature up to 50 informative exhibits covering a wide range of topics, including parenting, prenatal health, new baby care, and community resources. […]

Staff from Growing Green Families in Valparaiso, Florida talking to attendees at the World’s Greatest Baby Shower event (Healthy Start Okaloosa-Walton)

The Healthy Start Coalition of Okaloosa and Walton Counties is set to host the World’s Greatest Baby Shower on Tuesday, May 21st, at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center on Okaloosa Island.

  • The event, which will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., is designed to cater to expectant parents, new parents who have had a baby since November 2023, and their families.

The event will feature up to 50 informative exhibits covering a wide range of topics, including parenting, prenatal health, new baby care, and community resources. Attendees can also look forward to numerous prizes, guest swag bags, and light refreshments.

Admission to the World’s Greatest Baby Shower is free, and no pre-registration is required for guests. However, businesses and organizations interested in showcasing their products or services to hundreds of new and expecting parents can still take advantage of exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities.

The Healthy Start Coalition, a nonprofit organization led by a volunteer board of directors, is part of a state-wide system of coalitions that provide services to pregnant women and their babies.

  • The organization aims to support and educate new and expectant parents through events like the World’s Greatest Baby Shower.

For more information about the event, interested parties can call 850-833-9284 or visit the Healthy Start Coalition’s website at www.healthystartokawalton.org.

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