Media Release
Dubai, Feb 10: The annual ‘healthy baby contest and exhibition’, the region’s largest family fun event will be held from 3 pm to 8 pm on Friday February 26 at Thumbay Hospital, here. Shabana Faizal, vice chairperson of KEF Holdings – in the city will be the chief guest of the event, which will be presided over by Thumbay Moideen, founder president of Thumbay Group.
The healthy baby contest and exhibition is conducted for children up to 5 years old, under 5 different age categories. The ‘healthy baby’ is selected based on criteria such as the child’s physical/mental growth, complete immunization, general appearance and the parents’ knowledge about childcare. In addition, prizes will also be given for categories such as curly hair, sparkling eyes, sunshine smile and chubby cheeks, for each of the age groups. The contest will be judged by leading pediatricians as well as experts from the Thumbay network of hospitals.
The contest will also have fun activities for kids, such as winter snow play area, creative craft stations, children’s train ride, bouncy castles, toddlers’ play area, magic show, musical parade, meet and greet the prince and the princess etc. Special prizes will also be given to the little ones dressed in their favourite magical character costumes.
Close to 500 children and over 3500 visitors participated in the event last year. This year’s event will be bigger in terms of participants as well as visitors. The event is intended to raise awareness on health and nutrition issues/needs of children and to promote healthy childhood. It also gives the parents a chance to freely interact with the renowned pediatricians of Thumbay Hospitals, benefiting from their tips and suggestions.
Registration forms for the contest are available at Thumbay Hospitals (Dubai, Sharjah, Fujairah and GMC Hospital Ajman), Thumbay clinics (Ajman, Dubai, UAQ and RAK), Gulf Medical University (Ajman), Body & Soul Health Clubs (Ajman, Dubai and Sharjah), Blends & Brews Coffee Shops and Thumbay Pharmacy outlets.
For more information and registration, please contact 06-7463333, 06-7431333, 04-6030555, 06-5358111, 055-4991753, or visit the website: www.thumbayhospital.com/baby2016.