The 13th annual New Baby Expo, tailored for Hawai'i's prenatal to preschool families, opens today in the exhibition hall at Blaisdell Center.

Among the highlights: a baby crawling contest at 1 p.m. today, and the 10th annual Hawai'i's Largest Baby Shower, set for 1 p.m. tomorrow. Featured talks: Robert Titzer, creator of the popular "Your Baby Can Read" infant learning system, 3 p.m. today and 1 p.m. tomorrow; and American Red Cross of Hawaii demonstrations on both days, on infant choking and rescue breathing at 11:30 a.m., and infant first aid at 12:30 p.m.

The event, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow, will feature more than 150 exhibitor booths. General admission is $4.50, and children 5 and younger get in free. There will be a children's activity area for kids 2 and older. For additional information, call 239-7777 or visit http://www.newbabyexpo.com.