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New skincare for mom and baby
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| From aiden + anais (famous for their swaddle blankets) comes mum + bub, a naturally-derived, pawpaw fruit-infused skin care collection for baby & you!
Gentle enough for baby, yet sophisticated enough for adults, mum + bub was formulated with the help of a leading New York City dermatologist. Pawpaw fruit relieves, cleanses and protects skin when applied topically. Free of:
phytoestrogen, parabens,added hormone disrupters, petroleum oils, phthalates, dioxanes from sulfates, gluten and soy, petrochemicals, DEA and artificial colors!
Made in the USA .
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New from
Melissa and Doug
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Are you ready for spring? We are! And some new toys just in from Melissa and Doug have made us even more in the mood - especially the animal-themed kickballs! Also in are bright and soft toys for baby, including the Soft Rainbow Stacker, Bug Jug Fill & Spill, Pretty Purse Fill & Spill, Fish Bowl Fill & Spill, All Star Sports Bag Fill & Spill, First Vehicles Set and the Bibi Bee Flashlight.
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Keep them clean
with Little Twig
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Another great skincare line we've just restocked is Little Twig. Little Twig products are developed with the advice of pediatricians and parents. Little Twig provides families with a safe and natural bath time alternative. Utilizes the most effective organic and botanical ingredients in a simple recipe for pure and gentle skin care. Look for body wash, body milk, shampoo, conditioning detangler and bubble bath on our shelves!
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Bunnies
by the Bay
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Our line of Bunnies by the Bay is always a customer favorite, and especially so with Spring and Easter right around the corner. The plush toys and hand-size blankets are ultra soft and cuddly. The clothing, accessories and books are just adorable. We have a great selection of bunnies, frogs, bears, dogs and more!
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Inspirational dolls - heirlooms
|  | | Inspirational Dolls have been quietly entertaining little ones in church for many years. Fashioned from a handmade cotton handkercheif, the dolls can later be carried down the aisle in the bride's bouquet. These future heirlooms are from Stephen Baby.
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New HABA
toys are here!
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Some classic and new HABA toys are just in! In addition to the classic wooden clutch toys and teething rings, check out the organic clutching sheep, soft rattles, building blocks and more!
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Win a
gift certificate!
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Congrats to Hillary Liddy! 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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| Breastfeeding 59 years ago ...
By Ann Seacrest, Executive Director, MilkWorks
 | Ann Raschke Seacrest
ca. 1953 |
The year is 1963. I remember being 10 years old, snooping through my mother's closet and finding a pale pink baby book with my birth certificate tucked inside. As I opened the book, a small card fell out. My mother told me it was my "crib card." It read "Baby Girl Raschke, born March 11 at 11:53 pm, weight 7 lbs. 8 ounces." In the corner of the card was the word "Breast." My mother explained that she breastfed me. Thinking that all babies were fed from a bottle, I asked her why. She responded that our family could not afford to buy formula.
That discussion was my first experience with breastfeeding.
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March Special!
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All shoes and socks 15% off!
Spring shoes are here, and they are as bright and cheerful as the flowers that will soon (hopefully) be blooming! Fresh new styles from Robeez, Jack and Lily, Goody Goody, Smaller, See Kai Run, Livie and Luca and pediped. These shoes are made from the highest quality materials and are designed to keep little feet healthy as they grow.
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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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Celebrate IBCLC Day on March 7th
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Breastfeeding Educator .... IBCLC ... what's the difference?
What's a Breastfeeding Educator (or BE)?
BEs attend a breastfeeding workshop and work in positions where they provide basic breastfeeding information to mothers. All of our front desk staff are Breastfeeding Educators. If a mother is having difficulties, a BE will refer a mom to a board certified lactation consultant. IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, or what many people know as LCs.  | | Lactation Consultant Suzy Meyers helping a mom and baby |
The LC profession is an outgrowth of La Leche League, who found that peer support helped many mothers to breastfeed, but some mothers and babies needed more help.IBCLC's are required to have a more extensive educational background and many hours of actual one-on-one clinical experience before qualifying to sit for a day long international exam. They must recertify every 5 years. This gives them the skills and knowledge needed to help a mother and baby who are having problems breastfeeding. An initial appointment with an LC usually lasts 90 minutes. At MilkWorks, our follow up appointments are scheduled for 60 minutes. This allows enough time for a thorough assessment and feeding at each appointment. Unfortunately, LC's are rarely eligible for insurance reimbursement unless they are also licensed in another provider role such as an MD. This may change due to the Affordable Health Care Act, which will require insurance coverage for breastfeeding help later this year.
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We keep learning more ...
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Breastfeeding tied to stronger lungs, less asthma
Moms with asthma may be told that they can cause their baby to have asthma if they breastfeed. Two new studies, one form Great Britain and  one from New Zealand, both present evidence that breastfeeding is beneficial to babies even if their moms have asthma.
The British study showed that breastfeeding increases lung function in babies, which helps to prevent asthma. According to the research out of New Zealand, each month that a mother exclusive breastfeeds, her baby benefits from a 9% decreased risk of developing asthma.
Neither study proves that mothers with asthma will not pass asthma to their babies. But researchers agree that this new information means that mothers with asthma should not be discouraged from breastfeeding. |
Lincoln's Choice Awards
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Want to vote for us?
Dr. Leeper was nominated as Person Making a Difference and MilkWorks was nominated for Best Customer Service. The voting is on until March 4th
and you can vote every day at www.lincolnschoice.com.
We are incredibly honored that we were nominated and we thank each and every one of you for your support!
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Nebraska Global takes MilkWorks by the hand
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Like many non-profits, our technology is from the dark ages. We share too few computers and experience frequent problems  related to old equipment and outdated software. Thanks to Nebraska Global, MilkWorks is getting some help! The Lincoln-based software investment company is adopting us. Thanks to Nebraska Global we will be updating our equipment and our programs. Think we are excited? You bet. Thanks, Nebraska Global!
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A look back on a MilkWorks baby model
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Over the past ten years, MilkWorks has had a very photogenic relationship with Erica Thompson, owner of Images for a
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Lifetime. Erica took photos at our first birthday party and soon launched her career as a photographer of babies and families. Her photos are well known throughout Lincoln. Our web site is full of Erica photos...and some of her MilkWorks babies are icons.
Sophia, our famous sling baby, now lives in Bend, Oregon, with her mom and dad and little sister. Sophia's mom, Laura recently wrote:
"I couldn't have survived the first
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year of motherhood without the support of MilkWorks. Not only was the staff knowledgeable and supportive, but the community of mamas that MilkWorks brings together was a lifeline for me."
Thanks, Laura and Sophia, for sharing your story and your photo! |
Diaper Up for a Greener Earth - Save the Date!
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Just in time for Earth Day!
On April 14th MilkWorks will host an educational event on re-usable diapers.
Check our web site soon for more information! |
Return to Work for Employers
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Special Event on March 21st Modeled after our very successful Return to Work event, WorkWell, southeast Nebraska's worksite wellness program, will host a
 FREE lunch and program for EMPLOYERS on March 21st from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at Ameritas. The presentation will focus on the newly amended Fair Labor Standards Act, which provides pumping breaks and privacy for breastfeeding mothers who are back in the work force.
All employers are invited to attend to help learn more the changes. The program is co-sponsored by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health and the Women's Health Advisory Council. Registration is required. Please call Jackie at (402) 441-6212 or email JVaricak@lincoln,ne.gov |
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Happy Spring!
MilkWorks ~ Your Community Breastfeeding Center
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