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Skip Hop bags
with style
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| Duo and Dash diaper bags from Skip Hop now come in iconic prints by world-renowned designer Jonathan Adler. Adler is known for his modern prints with bold colors and groovy graphics. Added to Skip Hop's popular easy to clean and perfectly organized bags, the result is more than groovy - it's perfect!
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Moby Wraps -
new colors!
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Moby Wraps are available in new colors - Leaf and Golden! The Moby Wrap is amazingly comfortable and easy to wear. It is easy to adjust the fit of your Moby Wrap by varying how tightly you wrap yourself and baby. Moby Wraps are one size which means all caregivers can easily and comfortably share one wrap.
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Toni Tierney
American-made
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Have you ever noticed our adorable Toni Tierney clothing? It's easy to love for the vintage and whimsical touches to each design. There is more to love, too. Each of Toni Tierney's designs is sewn by an American mother who's earning an income while being at home with her children. Tierney is also a large supporter of American cotton mills with every piece she designs being made from 100% cotton.
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Anita bra -
the perfect fit
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Anita nursing bras are thoughtfully designed and attractive - and the new Woodland Rose color is no exception. Anita has long been known for a comfortable fit and practical design and bras are available in a wide range of sizes.
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Make your
own baby food!
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When your baby is ready to start solid foods, we have everything you need to make your own baby food! One of our favorites: Freeze and
'n Serve cups by KidCo. Features 8 individual 2-ounce cups to store homemade baby food, with a holding tray for easy storage and stacking. Locking lids seal food tightly inside. Microwave and dishwasher safe!
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Just in -
Caden Lane
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Brand new to babyworks - Caden Lane burp cloth sets, hooded towels, coated bibs, toddler bibs. Stylish designs with a modern flair in bold colors and playful prints!
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Win a
gift certificate!
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Congrats to Christy Field! She won a $25 gift certificate by registering for our monthly drawing. Just stop by the front desk and fill out a card. We'll enter you in the drawing. The gift certificate can be used for babyworks purchases or MilkWorks services.
Our gift certificates make the perfect baby shower or new baby gift!
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| Instruction manual, please?
By Ann Seacrest, Executive Director, MilkWorks
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Breastfeeding is a simple biological process. A mother gives birth. This change in her hormones causes her breasts to make milk. Her baby shows feeding cues and latches to her breast, suckles vigorously and removes milk. More milk is made each time her baby wakes and feeds.
Ah, if it were only so simple! Ask many mothers and they will tell you a different story. The reality is that breastfeeding is a natural process, but it presents uniquely for each mother and baby. No instruction manual can do it justice.
Mothers used to learn how to breastfeed from their mothers, grandmothers, sisters and friends. In the year 2012, we now have nurses, doctors, midwives, breastfeeding educators and lactation consultants to round out the support team and make sure mothers get accurate information and guidance.
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To Swaddle or Not To Swaddle
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Confused about recent reports that swaddling is not safe for your baby?
The American Academy of Pediatrics states that "Swaddling, when done correctly, can be an effective technique to help calm infants and promote sleep. Studies have shown that swaddling, in general, decreases startling, increases sleep duration and decreases spontaneous awakenings". Read more.
What do we know about correct swaddling?
- Swaddling is best practiced on very young babies who are not mobile (rolling over to their stomach). Babies should not be placed face down when swaddled.
- It is important that a baby be able to move their legs while swaddled. The following link explains why tight swaddling of the hips is not recommended and includes a video demonstration of swaddling: http://www.hipdysplasia.org/Developmental-Dysplasia-Of-The-Hip/Hip-Healthy-Swaddling/Default.aspx
- While swaddling may help a young baby to sleep on their back, so they do not startle and wake as often, it is not necessary to swaddle a baby all the time. Nor do all babies need swaddling.
- Avoid thick swaddle blankets. Use a lightweight blanket so baby does not overheat.
- Frequent holding, skin to skin comfort, wearing your baby safely in a sling, and giving your baby "tummy time" are all great ways for your baby to pass their early days and months.
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January Special
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Nursing bras and tanks
15% off in January!
This sale is a customer favorite! babyworks has a great selection of nursing bras and tanks - we can answer your questions and
help you find the right size- even if you are a hard to find size! We carry high-quality, comfortable, fashionable styles from Bravado, Medela, Anita, Leading Lady, Melinda G and Undercover Mama.
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babyworks is an on-going fundraiser for MilkWorks. It supports our educational and clinical services, and allows us to be a community breastfeeding center. Thank you for buying gifts and baby supplies. Your purchases support MilkWorks and breastfeeding.
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You Can Do It!
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The new federal Affordable Care Act amended the Fair Labor Act to make breastfeeding a bit easier for mothers who are returning to work outside the home. Employers must now provide necessary break times and a private space in order for mothers to pump while in the workplace.
Saturday, January 28th, MilkWorks will host its twice a year Return to Work and Breastfeed Your Baby event from 9:30 am to noon. A panel of experienced mothers and a lactation consultant will provide helpful hints and answer questions. Breakfast will be provided and there will be door prizes, including a Medela Pump In Style.
Please register soon as this FREE event fills up quickly.
Call 402 423-6402 to register.
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Breastfeeding and Flu Season
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It's that time of the year! Flu season is in full swing.
Can you breastfeed if you get the flu? Absolutely. You will help pass antibodies to your baby that will protect your baby. Drink plenty of fluids and get rest while you are recovering from the flu. You can also protect your baby by washing your hands frequently during flu season.
Is it okay for your baby to breastfeed if your baby is sick? Absolutely. Breast milk is the perfect nutrition and hydration for your baby. Plus, many babies are comforted by breastfeeding - which is especially helpful when they are not feeling well.
Is it okay to obtain a flu vaccination while breastfeeding? Yes. You may receive the nasal spray flu vaccine or the flu shot.
Can your baby have a flu vaccine? Not if your baby is younger than 6 months of age. However, breastfeeding will help your baby's developing immune system fight off infections. Breastfed babies are less likely to get the flu and less likely to experience severe flu symptoms.
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The Sustainable Attorney
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Breastfeeding Research
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The Human Lactation Research group, under the direction of Professor Peter Hartmann at the University of Western Australia, will present  exciting new findings at Medela's 7th International Breastfeeding and Lactation Symposium to be held in Vienna, Austria, in April 2012. Their research on the ability to harvest stem cells from breastmilk may be the answer to ethically obtaining stem cells in a non-invasive manner. Stem cells have the potential to act as a type of "internal repair system" and have incredible potential for treatment of serious illnesses.
Medela, the makers of the Symphony and Pump In Style breast pumps, was founded in 1961 by Olle Larson in Zug, Switzerland. The company has been supporting medical research for the past 15 years with a goal of providing research based products for breastfeeding mothers around the world.
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babyworks ONLINE!
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babyworks boutique ONLINE is growing daily! Check us out at www.babyworksboutique.com! Perfect for baby gifts or breastfeeding supplies ( FREE shipping!).
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Milk and Cookies Photo Shoot
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 The fabulous Images for a Lifetime will be at MilkWorks for a natural light photo shoot each month. The $30 session fee is donated to MilkWorks as part of our Best Beginnings fund drive (to make sure that no family is left without breastfeeding support) and you receive special discounted prices for photos!
Call Images at 325-0057 or email info@imagesforalifetime.com to schedule a time! |
Nebraska Breastfeeding Coalition Quarterly Meeting
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Wednesday, February 22nd
10:00AM-12:00PM
University of Nebraska Medical Center
42nd and Emile
Omaha, NE 68198
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A very Happy New Year from
MilkWorks - Your Community Breastfeeding Center
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