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What kind of formula does WIC offer in California 2020?

by Rhyley Bryan

What kind of formula does WIC offer in California 2020?

The current formulas provided by California WIC are: Enfamil Infant. Enfamil Gentlease. Enfamil ProSobee.

Does WIC give Similac?

Formulas for Medical Conditions WIC may be able to assist the family with one of the following formulas: WIC programs do not provide Similac Advance, Similac Soy Isomil, Similac Sensitive, or Nestle’s Good Start.

Does WIC give Enfamil or Similac?

WIC does NOT provide other brands of standard milk- or soy-based infant formula such as Enfamil Newborn, Enfamil Infant, Similac Soy Isomil, Enfamil Gentlease, Gerber Good Start, or store brands.

What baby food does WIC cover California?

California WIC Approved Foods

  • Infant formula.
  • Exempt infant formula.
  • Milks.
  • Cheese.
  • Fruit and vegetable juices.
  • Shell eggs.
  • Canned/frozen fruits and vegetables.
  • Whole wheat bread.

What type of formula does WIC offer?

Standard Infant Formula: WIC will provide only contract infant formulas: Similac Advance Early Shield. Similac Soy Isomil (Effective January, 29, 2019)

What all is included in WIC?

WIC Approved Foods. WIC approved foods can include the following items: milk, cheese, yogurt, beans or peanut butter, fruits/vegetables, eggs, whole grains (bread/tortilla/brown rice), juice, cereal, and baby foods.

Does WIC offer formula?

WIC is a US public assistance program that provides nutrition support for pregnant women and new Moms, infants, and children less than 5 years old. You have to meet a certain income cut-off to receive WIC benefits. Moms on WIC who are breastfeeding receive extra food for up to 1 year after the baby is born, and Moms who formula feed receive free formula for 1 year.

What does WIC provide for breastfed infant?

The WIC Program promotes healthy habits and healthy families. To help participants practice these habits, WIC provides basic nutritious foods to eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, as well as infants and children. These foods are rich in protein, iron, calcium, fiber and vitamins.