Skip Hop calls the new Grand Central diaper bag "the only diaper bag you'll ever need"--designed for maximum storage and stylish simplicity, this bag comes highly recommended by a company known for its quality. Also, come see the other fantastic bags just in from Skip Hop.
New toys from Skip Hop are also here! The 10-piece wooden Match & Play Puzzle lets little ones match animals with their homes, and the puzzle pieces also stand alone as animal blocks for kids with a little extra imagination. The Treetop Friends Busy Bead Tree teaches coordination as tiny hands guide animal beads through the tree. Both toys feature solid wood pieces, modern designs, and the Skip Hop quality we've come to rely on.

Eating green doesn't just mean eating your veggies. The eco-friendly Green Eats Feeding Spoons and Forks, Snack Bowls and Plates, and Tumblers are made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic milk containers. This ultra-safe recycled plastic has no melamine, BPA, phthalates, PVC, or external coatings.

 Opening a box full of Little Giraffe is like getting a hug from your Grandma. The beautiful deep espresso color that is a customer favorite is back, and is being challenged for the title of our staff's Favorite Luxury Blanket by the super-sophisticated new  Luxe leopard print. Gorgeous ~ come see (and feel) them!

Congratulations to Andrea Koopman! 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.

Our gift certificates make the perfect baby shower or new baby gift!

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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.

We have some new faces at MilkWorks!

Leah

Leah Shrader is a new Lactation Consultant. After graduating from the University of Nebraska-Kearney with a degree in Family Studies, Leah was intrigued with the wonders of breastmilk, so she pursued lactation education to become a Certified Breastfeeding Educator and then an IBCLC. Leah has been working with breastfeeding mothers since 2006 and has become passionate about the breastfeeding relationship between mother and baby. Leah is pursuing her BSN at the University of Nebraska Medical Center - Lincoln. When Leah is not studying or helping breastfeeding moms she enjoys scrapbooking, anything crafty, and live music.

Elsbeth

Elsbeth Magilton received her B.A. from Doane College in 2008. She earned her J.D. from the University of Nebraska College of Law and received a concentration in Cyberlaw. She is currently the Executive Director of Space, Cyber, & Telecommunications Law Program at the University of Nebraska College of Law and joined MilkWorks part-time as the Operations Assistant. She is primarily responsible for processing insurance billings, assisting with pump rentals, and generally helping around the office. Elsbeth fell in love with MilkWorks in May of 2012 when she and her husband received assistance with a pump rental during their son's stay in the NICU. In her spare time Elsbeth is a science fiction, technology, and space nut, produces a local film festival, and loves a great glass of wine.

Pim

Pim Rose is originally from Thailand. She met her husband in Colorado, then moved to Lincoln to be close to her husband's family. While volunteering at Milkworks, Pim was very impressed by the friendly, knowledgeable and dedicated staff. Most of all she loves the Milkworks mission to help breastfeeding mothers in the community. At home, besides taking care of her daughter, she enjoys spending her time reading books, cooking, learning different cultures and volunteering for other non profit organizations. While English is not her native language, Pim is able to speak three other languages (Thai, French and Italian.) Pim loves babies and enjoys watching them communicate within their knowledge of the world.


Welcome Leah, Elsbeth and Pim!

Having a baby shower or other event? Did you know you can rent the Gathering Space at MilkWorks? This large room accommodates up to 30 adults and has a play area for kids. Seating includes leather couches and comfortable chairs - and several folding tables are available. A kitchen area is adjacent to the Gathering Space and includes almost everything you will need for your event. For baby showers, we will provide 15% off babyworks coupons to include with the invitations once the reservation is made. The fee is $75 for 3 hours. Email stacey@milkworks.org for more information.

Our friends at Images for a Lifetime have been offering some really fun photo shoots recently. Now Milkworks and Images for a Lifetime are teaming up for a Celebrate Mom's Photo Shoot - just in time for Mother's Day. On Saturday, April 27th, Images will set up a studio at MilkWorks and give all of you moms out there the gift of memories...images that you may not have realized you wanted, but once you have them, you'll cherish them forever! The focus of this event is YOU, mom! You with your kids, you with each of your kids, even you with YOUR mom. A portion of the sales from this event will be donated to MilkWorks. Call Images for a Lifetime to book a FREE session, 402-325-0057.

 MilkWorks is now a member agency ofthe Community Services Fund which means you can start sharing your support through your workplace giving campaigns and payroll deduction! What?! Your employer doesn't know about CSF? Find out more  about why your company should participate! 

Have a child with food intolerances? You are not alone. Heidi Sailer, a MilkWorks Breastfeeding Educator and mother of four children with food intolerance issues, will be leading a Food Intolerance Support Group the first Sunday of each month. Designed for parents of babies and toddlers with food intolerances, this group will share recipes, information and coping techniques. FREE, no registration is necessary.

Sunday, April 7

4-5 pm

The Gathering Space at MilkWorks

Please note: This group is not meant to diagnose or treat children with food intolerances. Please consult a physician if you are unsure if your child has a food intolerance.

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 at MilkWorks. Fee is $20 for a 4-week session. Call (402) 423-6402 to register.

12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Tuesdays: April 9, April 16, April 23 and April 30