WE NOW OFFER A SERIES OF INFORMATIVE CLASSES FREE OF CHARGE*
*Nutrition Class excepted.
******** PLEASE RSVP AT 704-374-9200 or info@amilkyway.com ********
Class Schedule (Classes subject to cancellation if attendance is gauged to be fewer than 2 persons so please RSVP)
BREASTFEEDING & BREAST PUMPS
featuring Jan Ellen Brown, lactation consultant of Charlotte Pediatric Clinic
1st Wednesday of every month from 6:30 - 8 p.m. NEXT CLASS - June 2nd CLOTH DIAPERING
3rd Wednesday of every month from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
NEXT CLASS - June 16th
SLINGS, WRAPS & CARRIERS
1st Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
NEXT CLASS - June 7th
led by pediatricians from Dilworth Pediatrics
2nd Wednesday of every month from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
NEXT CLASS - temporarily postponed
NUTRITION FOR MOMMY & BABY
led by Certified Nutritionist Roya Campbell
4th Wednesday of every other month at 6:30 p.m. (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept, Nov)
NEXT CLASS - still in need of more sign ups
*** $15 per person ***
CREATING A HEALTHY HOME FOR BABY
4th Wednesday of every other month at 6:30 p.m. (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec)
NEXT CLASS - still in need of more sign ups
Class Descriptions
BREASTFEEDING & BREAST PUMPS
10% off class special on all Medela parts and accessories - our Medela pumps are already the lowest in town and we price match!!!!
Jan Ellen Brown, nationally renowned lactation consultant and co-author of 25 Things Every Nursing Mother Needs to Know, will go over key tips for breastfeeding success in an informal Q&A style. Each class may also focus on a particular breastfeeding-related topic (e.g. back to work, starting solids) – please call or go to our website for updates.
Expectant mothers, nursing mothers and babies (no toddlers please) are welcome. Bring any questions and concerns but please don’t expect a lactation consultation. Jan Ellen would be more than happy to set up an appointment for private lactation consultation through her office at 704-367-7400.
We will be available for breast pump guidance and info including testing your pump, how to use your Medela pump, what replacement parts you need to update an older Medela or Ameda pump or any other breast-pump-related needs you may have.
CLOTH DIAPERING
10% off class special on all cloth diapers & accessories
We will guide you through the ins and outs of cloth diapering and show you:
SLINGS, WRAPS & CARRIERS
10% of class special on all slings, wraps & carriers
We will guide you through the entire baby-wearing process, including what to look for in a baby carrier, wrap or sling and how to use each one we offer. Feel free to bring your baby for a personalized “fitting.”
**Research has proven that baby-wearing is important for bonding and your baby’s psychological and emotional development**
COMPLETE CHECKLIST FOR EXPECTANT PARENTS
10% of class special on our collection of baby fuss-buster products including Gripewater & Miracle Blankets
A pediatrician-led seminar that will detail everything expectant parents need to have and know before baby comes. The pediatiricians will offer helpful baby-caring tips such as how to turn your fussy baby into a happy baby, safe and proper sleep habits, attachment parenting and the like.
NUTRITION FOR MOMMY & BABY
10% off class special on our feeding products and nutrition books
Led by Registered Dietician Roya Campbell, this class will focus on proper nutrition for pregnant moms, nursing moms and infants. Here are some questions you might find surprising answers to:
* Should my diet be the same during each trimester?
* Does it matter how well I eat while nursing?
* Can my breastmilk contain unwanted allergens?
* Can what I eat make my baby gassy or fussy?
* What ingredients on food labels should I avoid?
* Is it worth the extra time and money eating organic or locally grown foods?
* Does it matter if I drink bottled, tap, filtered or distilled water?
* Does it matter how often I eat?
* Should I eat certain types of foods at certain times of the day?
* What the heck should I eat?
* What should I know when it comes time to introduce my baby to solid foods?
CREATING A HEALTHY HOME FOR BABY
Penny Dietz, mom-preneur and founder of "green i am," leads this class on the benefits of living well while living responsibly. Penny's trials with her own son's reaction to toxic household chemicals led her to discover the real "dirt" on household cleaning products. After switching to natural cleaning products and seeing her son's health improve drastically, Penny made it her mission to educate and empower others on how to cleanse our homes and our bodies of the toxic brew of chemicals we unknowingly expose ourselves to on a daily basis.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Deciphering product labels and understanding what cleaning and skincare products actually contain
- How chemicals are ingested into our bodies and the potential effects they may have on our health
- Effects of household chemicals on the environment
- Natural and healthy products that can replace unhelathy ones
- Resources where you can access for information about household products, cosmetics, etc. on your own
