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Your favorite babyworks products are conveniently online!
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It's a wrap (or baby carrier)
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Just like our diapers, we have recently put a lot of thought and research into our baby wearing products. What we have on our shelves we can really stand behind and educate families how to use them! New to our lineup is the Boba Wrap. It is similar to the popular Moby Wrap, which we also carry. The materials of these two wraps stretch differently, so it is a matter of personal preference in finding the perfect choice. Other baby carriers include the Maya Wrap, a ring sling; the Beco Gemini baby carrier; and the Boba baby carrier. We'll help you find the one that is right for you! Demos are available in every carrier and size to try on in the store!
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A HABA bear
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Say hello to Titus, a soft and smiling bear from HABA. He is wearing a fancy pair of red and orange dungarees that can be removed to teach your child about dressing. For ages 6 months and up. Extra perk: machine washable and dryable! Titus is friends with the other soft HABA dolls and toys at babyworks!
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The magnets in these adorable clothes from Magnificent Baby do not keep them from flying off the shelves! Dress baby in seconds with safe, magnetic fasterners! New prints just arrived, as well as the cutest fleece bear footie, with matching magnetic mittens!
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That's not a bunny!
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Some new friends are here from Bunnies by the Bay! Super soft and cuddly giraffes and elephants are a new must have!
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Fun storage
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Skip Hop's popular and fun zoo animals are available in storage bins. These bins are collapsible and sturdy and will make cleanup a snap! Available in monkey, owl and lady bug.
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What's on sale?
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We always have a great sale table! Right now it is overflowing with baby and nursing clothing, shoes, cloth diapers, diaper bags, baby carriers and more!
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Win a
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Congratulations to Cari Robinson! 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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Too Old for Breast Milk?
We love hearing from parents who feel as though we have made a difference for them. Earlier this year we received an unusual request. Ann, a breastfeeding
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mom, returned to work when her daughter, Angela, was 3 months old. When her daughter weaned, Ann had a freezer full of pumped milk. Angela's care provider is licensed by the state and participates in the Nebraska Food Program. Because Angela was older than two years, the provider could not feed Angela her mother's milk because it was contrary to regulations, which require the feeding of 1% cow's milk. In order for her daughter to receive her milk, Ann had to submit signed documents and a diagnosis from her pediatrician indicating that Angela had a special medical or dietary need. Attorney Adam Prochaska, president of MilkWorks Board of Directors, helped Ann come up with a solution.
Read more, including Adam's blog post on the regulations impacting the use of breast milk in a child care setting.
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The World of Pumps
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What a difference 30 years can make! From a hand held device that looks like a turkey baster (or a bicycle horn), to a cutting edge digital breast pump, breastfeeding mothers do have it easier today. It's no wonder that returning to work while breastfeeding was a challenge in the 1980's! A special thank you is in order for the development of quality, comfortable breast pumps that actually work.
Why does MilkWorks only carry Medela breast pumps? We want moms to have confidence in their pump and we are constantly reviewing new pumps that are on the market. Medela has invested research dollars in their pump designs and stands behind their products with good customer service. MilkWorks will teach you how to use a breast pump and we are able to file for pump coverage with certain insurance plans. |
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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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Yeah Suzy!
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MilkWorks is proud to have four experienced, board certified lactation consultants, as well as our physician, Dr. Leeper, who is a Fellow of the
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American Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. Every five years our lactation consultants must renew their certification. We extend our congratulations to Suzy Meyers, for passing her IBCLC re-certification exam this past month!
Facebook recently asked moms to share what helped when they had their second baby. Jana commented, "SUZY! She is amazing and our community is so blessed to have her! Suzy is so compassionate and is brilliant when it comes to solving breastfeeding problems."
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Toddler Talk
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Just in time for cold weather! A perfect place and time for moms and dads to chat while your toddlers play. Join the group when you can. FREE. Held every Monday from 10:00 am - 11:30 am.
Please note: Our parent groups are provided at no cost. However, donations of any amount are always welcome to help cover costs.
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MilkWorks Board of Directors Meeting
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Thursday, November 8th
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Board members Anya and Jason Kerkman at our Family Festival.
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6 - 8 pm
Guests welcome!
We depend upon our wonderful Board of Directors to provide guidance and support for MilkWorks. If you are interested in serving on our board, please contact Alicia Jordan, chair of our board development committee. Read more.
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Welcome Fenriz!
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Milk Work's own Katie and her family have welcomed a brand new baby boy!
Fenriz Starbreaker was born at 11:42 pm on October 8th 2012. Weighing 8lbs even, this perfect little boy was born natural, happy, and completely healthy. Katie, Brad, and Fenriz's older sister Pawnee are extremely excited about the new addition to their family. Pawnee loves her new little brother!
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Musikgarten Demo Class
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 Friday, December 14
10-11 am
 If you have an infant or child from birth to 5 years old, come to MilkWorks and learn about Musikgarten, a family centered program that celebrates a child's love of music and movement. Led by Nichole Mumm, a Musikgarten teacher. One time class is FREE. Registration is required as space is limited. Visit www.musikgarten.org or www.facebook.com/twinkletoesmusikgarten
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Milk & Cookies Photo Shoot
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 The fabulous Images for a Lifetime will be at MilkWorks for a natural light photo shoot on December 13. 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! |
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Upcoming Events
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Wednesday, November 7
Live Well Omaha Kids Biennial Breast is Best: Supporting Nursing Mothers
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Dr. Kathy Leeper
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Day session: 9 am - 5 pmEvening Session: 5 pm - 7:30 pmMetropolitan Community College-South Omaha Campus Industrial Training Center, Room 120 2902 Edward Babe Gomez Avenue (S 27th Street and Q Street) Renowned presenters:Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC Kathy Leeper, MD, FABM, IBCLC Thomas F. Tonniges, MD, FAAP Laura Wilwerding, MD, IBCLC, FAAP, FABM
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Wednesday, November 7
4-6 pm College View SDA Church, Heartland Hall, 4801 Prescott Avenue
Presenter: Carol Weisman, giving guru and author of Raising Charitable Children
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Wednesday, November 7
Noon - 1 pm
Breastfeeding: A Vital First Step For Fostering Healthy Weight in Youth Webinar Presenter: Laura Wilwerding, MD, IBCLC, FAAP, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at UNMC More info _________________________________________________
Tuesday, November 13th
7 pm
Lincoln East High School Auditorium
Raising Courageous Kids:
Dr. Charles Smith, an early childhood development expert and Professor Emeritus is the School of Family Studies and Human Services at Kansas State University. Raising Courageous Kids is part of a project at Hildegard Center for the Arts called Heroes Among Us. For more information, visit www.hildegardcenter.org._________________________________________________Wednesday, November 28
10 am - noon
Bergan Mercy Medical Center, Maple Room (sixth floor)
Quarterly Meeting
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Breastfeeding Blog of the Month
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When public breastfeeding goes too far ... this blog post will make you laugh!
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Thank you for allowing us to be
part of your parenting experience!
MilkWorks
Your Community Breastfeeding Center
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