WIC Foods for Mom and Baby Breastfeeding

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The new WIC foods help you and your breastfeeding baby meet today's nutrition needs as recommended by your health care provider. You can continue to enjoy milk, cereal, eggs, fish, juice, peanut butter and beans plus fruits, vegetables, cheese, and whole grains. At six months of age your baby can receive infant food meats, fruits, vegetables, and cereal.

Your New WIC Foods

  • Support your breast milk supply;
  • Improve the variety of foods available;
  • Promote steady weight loss and help you maintain a healthy weight after delivery.

What You Will Receive

For Mom

Grains

  • Two 18 ounce boxes iron-fortified cereal;
  • One pound whole wheat bread; or
  • Other whole grain option.

Vegetables and Fruits

  • $10 cash value voucher for veggies and fruits;
  • Three 12 ounce cans frozen vitamin C-rich juice.

Dairy

  • 6 gallons of non-fat (skim) or low-fat (1%) milk;
  • 1 pound of cheese;
  • More allowed substitutions.

Protein

  • One pound dried beans or peas;
  • Or four 15 ounce cans beans or peas;
  • 18 ounces of peanut butter;
  • 30 ounces canned fish;
  • Two dozen eggs.

For Baby

  • Your breastmilk!!

Plus at Six Months of Age:

  • Iron-fortified infant cereal;
  • Baby food vegetables and fruits;
  • Baby food meats;
  • All in amounts to meet your baby's individual needs.

Eat WIC foods to keep you strong while you love and take care of your growing baby!

New York State Department of Health
Publication 3975
Version 07/08