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Shop babyworks
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Your favorite babyworks products are conveniently online!
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Sale, sale sale!
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Did you know that there is a great sale table at babyworks everyday? The selection changes almost daily. Right now you are sure to find: baby carriers, diaper bags, backpacks, lunch boxes, Melissa and Doug toys, shoes, socks, infant and nursing clothing, sun hats and much, much more!
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We are so excited -
new diapers!
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We have always had a great selection of the highest quality cloth diapers. We recently researched our cloth diaper choices and ordered what we consider the best of the best. The new diapers from Thirsties and Blueberry are here! There are several varieties in bright solids and fun prints. First and foremost, these diapers are easy to use, so very comfortable for baby, economical, good for the environment and a breeze to wash. But just go to the company web sites, and find out how these diapers are truly a product of the USA. As always, we have cloth diaper experts on hand to answer all your questions!
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Count sheep with
serenity star
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A multi-tasking addition for the nursery, the serenity star from aden + anais is an electronic feeding and sleep system designed for both baby and caregivers. It's the first system to combine an electronic feeding diary, room temperature indicator, sound machine, nightlight and clock-all in one.
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An even larger
selection of shoes
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We've been using our heads to think about little feet! Our selection of shoes is even better than ever! Come check out our expanded options in athletic, classic and whimsical shoes from pediped, See Kai Run, Kai, Live & Luca, Smaller and more! Many of the athletic shoes from pediped, like the Flex Venus pictured above, come with a fun stop watch and are machine washable (the shoes, not the watch)!
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Upcoming Events
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October 11 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 Sara Linde! 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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Why Breastfeeding Matters for Breast Health ...
By Ann Seacrest, RN, IBCLC, Executive Director, MilkWorks
 I am seeing pink ribbons everywhere as Lincoln prepares for breast cancer awareness events in the month of October. As a breastfeeding center, we are especially aware of the relationship between breastfeeding and breast cancer. Florence Williams, an investigative journalist, a new mother, and author of the book, Breasts, reports that breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women worldwide. The good news is that breastfeeding plays an important role in reducing breast cancer rates.
According to a meta analysis conducted by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, there is substantial evidence that breastfeeding decreases a woman's risk of developing breast cancer. The disruption of certain hormones, specifically estrogen, works to protect a woman from breast cancer. The effect seems to be cumulative. The longer a woman breastfeeds, the less exposure she has. Leave it to our bodies to be a bit more complicated than that.
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Melissa Meyer, a local mom, is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer which was detected after she weaned her son. According to the National Cancer Institute, a very small number of women will be diagnosed with breast cancer following a pregnancy. Some researchers believe this may be due to the effect of high levels of hormones on pre-existing microscopic cancers or the rapid growth of breast cells during pregnancy. Melissa explains that breastfeeding her son may have helped to save her life. Read more
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BPA Free All the Way!
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Moms Rising, an online advocacy group, has played an important role in getting Bisphenol A (or BPA) out of products for babies. BPA is a synthetic estrogen that was developed in the 1930's to prevent miscarriages. It wasn't effective, but the compound became popular for other purposes, such as making polycarbonate plastic. Because it is so similar to estrogen, it is attributed with an increase in estrogen related disorders in humans, including breast cancer, and has been widely scrutinized for its use in many household products, including plastic containers and toys, paper receipts and the lining of tin cans.
MilkWorks carries only BPA-free plastics for collection and storage of milk and BPA-free toys, including: Medela, Lansinoh, KidCo, innobaby, Green Sprouts, HABA, Green Toys, Melissa & Doug, Skip Hop, Sophie and many, many more. Since we pay attention to what babies eat, we want to make sure we are protecting their health in other ways as well.
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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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Meet Laci and her baby boys!
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Twin Talk!
A group just for moms who are breastfeeding multiples!
Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:30 am.
Older children are welcome to attend. No fee to attend.
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Laci was the experienced mother of two breastfed children when she found out she was expecting twins. Things got a bit more complicated when her new sons came early - at 31 weeks. Her life became centered around the NICU, where the boys lived for five weeks. Because the twins were premature, Laci initally pumped and James and Joseph received her milk through a feeding tube. When the boys were discharged at 36 weeks gestation, they were still not feeding well at the breast. Even though Laci was an experienced breastfeeding mom, this time it was a bit different. Read more
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2012 Craft Boutique - October 6
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What are you doing this weekend?
Our second annual craft boutique ~ to benefit MilkWorks ~ will be held
Saturday, October 6, 1-4 pm in the gathering room at MilkWorks. Ten amazing (and generous) artisans will display and sell their work and donate a portion of the proceeds to MilkWorks!
Stock up on baby gifts and holiday presents!
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Renewing my Hope
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Dr. Leeper
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Every so often something happens to renew my hope that we are actually providing better support for new moms. Like when breastfeeding is mentioned as a major factor in obesity prevention..... or insurance companies start to provide breastfeeding help for new moms...... or a donor comes through with a donation just when we really need it.
But I have to say, this year the most exciting thing for me is a diaper commercial! Read more
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Omaha Billboards
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If you have been to Omaha recently, have you seen these?
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Stroller Beats
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 Take advantage of these beautiful fall days and get out side with your baby. Check out this new class offered nearby in the Trade Center. It combines stretching and cardio moves with your stroller. Classes start October 1st!www.strollerbeats.wordpress.com or email Heather Goers at strollerbeats@gmail.com |
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Sustainable Food for Babies
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Adam Prochaska
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Free, Local, and Sustainable - that is how we like to describe breastfeeding. Our Board President (and guest blogger), Adam Prochaska, is also a board member of WasteCap, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting businesses develop and adopt green practices that improve their profitability. WasteCap is celebrating their 20th anniversary and hosting a Sustainability  Summit on October 9th and 10th.
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Have a boooo-tiful October!
MilkWorks - Your Community Breastfeeding Center
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