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Your favorite babyworks products are conveniently online!
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Wearable blankets let the air flow
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What to wear on hot summer nights (and any night of the year)? The new Airflow Wearable Blanket by Skip Hop! Baby stays comfy with this medium-weight cotton fabric and wiggle-proof design. The mesh side panels allow blanket to "breathe" so baby stays comfortable in all seasons. Plus, the reverse top-to-bottom zipper makes diaper changes fast and easy.
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Messy eater?
No problem.
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This cute bib is perfect for when your little growing toddler is self-feeding, exploring new tastes and is loves being messy! This PVC free, lightweight bib is durable and very easy to clean. It has a flip pocket to catch more mess.
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Belabumbum
sleep bra in bamboo!
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Upcoming Events
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July 12 Images for a Lifetime Milk & Cookies Photo Shoot
$30 sitting fee is donated to MilkWorks.
Special prices on packages.
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Win a
gift certificate!
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Congratulations to Katie Ringland! 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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Seventeen years too late, but I am still happy ...
By Ann Seacrest, RN, IBCLC, Executive Director, MilkWorks
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The Supreme Court ruling this week on the Affordable Health Care Act is monumental for breastfeeding mothers. Not only does "Obamacare" amend the Fair Labor Standards Act and require that employers provide reasonable breaks and private space for mothers to pump, but as of August 1, 2012, health plans must begin phasing in 100% coverage of certain proven preventive health services, including breast pumps and lactation support.
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Milk & Cookies & Friends
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It was a hot Nebraska evening, perfect for friends to gather and enjoy delectable desserts and good music. MilkWorks 2nd annual Milk & Cookies fundraiser, hosted by Ed and Coty Ring at their lovely home, was a smashing success thanks to a group of volunteers led by Clover Frederick and Liz Ring Carlson. Local chefs donated incredible food, The Usual Suspects performed under the stars, and our friends raised over $13,000 to assure that all families have access to breastfeeding help. Thank you!
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Second Sunday Sale
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July 8th
Noon - 4 pm
20% off storewide
Everyone loves a sale! Join us on the 2nd Sunday of every month for a 20% off storewide sale. It's a great opportunity to pick up your favorite products or stock up on baby gifts! Tell your friends, too!
The only exclusions are Petunia Pickle Bottom and Beco.
Discount applies to full price items only. We honor one discount at a time!
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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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Understanding Our Mission
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MilkWorks lost one of its best friends recently with the passing of Mr. Richard Agee, President of the Rogers Foundation. Over the past ten years, the Rogers Foundation has provided yearly support to MilkWorks and has been our largest financial donor. Mr. Agee explained that he and his wife, Eloise, spent many years living in California and were involved in the preservation of Bighorn Sheep. They learned that when bighorn lambs were separated from their mothers or weaned too early, they did not  survive. As a result, he understood the importance of feeding human babies human milk.
Our condolences to Mrs. Agee and the Agee family. We appreciate the support of the Rogers Foundation as they help us create a healthier community by helping mothers breastfeed their babies.
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Double the Joy
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Ever wonder why women have two breasts? As more mothers are giving birth to twins, two breasts definitely come in handy. While it
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New group at MilkWorks - Twin Talk, for moms of multiples!
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is double the work to breastfeed twins, it is also double the joy. Twin babies have a tendency to come early, which means they often need a bit more help learning to breastfeed. Extra support and help in the early days is vital so a mom can develop a good milk supply and make sure babies get fed well. Twin Talk is a new moms' group at MilkWorks designed just for moms of multiples. It is a perfect time and place to share ideas and learn from other moms. The next meetings are Thursday, July 5 and July 19 at 10:30 am. Siblings are welcome! Read more about a new mom's story of breastfeeding her twin baby girls.
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Diaper Up!
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 Saturday: July 21st, 10:30 a.m.
Re-usable diapers are good for the environment and good for your pocketbook! Learn the ins and outs of cloth diapers: how to clean, how many to buy, how to use. We have personally selected diapers that are easy to use and durable. A special discount on diapers will be offered with this FREE class. Please register in advance, as space is limited, by calling (402) 423-6402.
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Breastfeeding Mothers in the Work Force
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 The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Nebraska Department of Labor recently mailed information on the amended Fair Labor Standards Act as it applies to breastfeeding mothers in the work force to thousands of businesses across Nebraska. The mailing can be found on the Department of Labor web site. A video is also available.
You Can Do It! Return to Work or School and Breastfeed Your Baby
 Saturday, August 18, 9:30 am - noon
This FREE presentation is designed for moms who are planning to return to work outside the home while breastfeeding. The event features a panel of moms who will share practical advice, guidance from a lactation consultant and door prizes, including a Pump In Style breast pump. Registration is limited, so sign up early by calling (402) 423-6402.!
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Kindersigns
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 Signing is a perfect way to communicate with your 6 to 18-month-old baby or toddler. Marcia Murray, a Baby Sign Language Specialist, will help you learn how to sign with your child. Signing helps pre-verbal children express themselves - and reduces frustration for kids and parents. Grandparents are welcome to attend also. Class meets once a week for 4 weeks. Fee is $20 for a 4-week session. Call (402) 423-6402 to register.
Tuesdays: August 7 - August 28;
September 18 - October 9; 12:30 - 1:00 pm.
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Happy Fourth of July! Stay cool!
MilkWorks - Your Community Breastfeeding Center
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