At what age does WIC stop giving formula?

Only mothers who choose the Fully or Mostly Breastfeeding Packages will receive WIC foods for one full year. Moms who breastfeed some or fully formula feed will receive a food package until the baby is 6 months old.

What does WIC give you for a 1 year old?

The new WIC foods help your child meet his or her nutrition needs as recommended by WIC. You can continue to enjoy milk, cereal, eggs, juice, peanut butter and beans plus fruits, vegetables and whole grains!

What milk is approved by WIC?

Only the type of milk listed in your WIC benefits (Nonfat 0%, Low fat 1%, reduced fat 2%, or whole milk) Plastic or paper containers. Cow milk. Homogenized.

What does WIC provide for newborns?

A. When your baby is 6 months old, WIC will begin providing baby food, fruits, vegetables and cereal. For fully breastfed infants 6 – 12 months old, baby food meats are added.

What kind of milk is needed for WIC?

For child 1 year to less than 2 years old:WIC provides whole cow’s milk, whole lactose-free cow’s milk, or soy milk. The following milk may be provided when the child is ≥ 85th percentile weight-for-length: 2% reduced fat milk, 1% lowfat milk, or fat free milk.

How old do babies have to be to participate in WIC?

Infants up to 6 months of age whose mothers participated in WIC or could have participated and had serious medical problems. Children (up to age 5) at nutritional risk because of serious medical problems.

What are the requirements for a WIC food package?

1 Refer to the regulatory requirements for the complete provisions and requirements for infant formula and infant foods in the WIC food packages.

Why is WIC important to breastfeeding mothers?

WIC recognizes and promotes breastfeeding as the optimal source of nutrition for infants. For women who do not fully breastfeed, WIC provides iron-fortified infant formula. Special infant formulas and medical foods may be provided when prescribed by a physician for a specified medical condition.