Dozens of new vendors appear at this weekend's New Baby Expo, taking place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and tomorrow at the Blaisdell Exhibition Hall.

There are prizes and giveaways, play areas for the youngsters, costumed characters, a baby-crawling contest (1 p.m. today; register at 12:45 p.m.), "Hawai'i's Largest Baby Shower" (1 p.m. tomorrow; register at 12:45 p.m.) and more baby stuff than you can shake a rattle at.

Admission is $4.50 general, free for kids 5 and younger. 239-7777, www.newbabyexpo.com.