infants
If breastfeeding support is needed before or after pregnancy is their WIC staff to support them?
Samun Uch IBCLC BF Coordinator
Souad Bellamari PC (English, Arabic, French)
Daisy Boada PC , CLC ( Spanish , English)
the most common chronic disease of children
Baby bottle tooth decay
the formulas that are provided through WIC that do not need MD approval or Mass Health (DME )
Similac Advance , Similac Isomil, Total Comfort, Similac Sensitive, Similac Spit Up
** ( Needed RSFF for Spit Up - dx -no DME)
when are infant foods added to the WIC card and what types of foods are offered
6 months
Organic cereals , fruits and vegetables are available. Earth s Best, Gerber, Beech nut , Happy Baby Organics, Full Circle Organic
infant cereals, infant fruits and vegetables
9 months cash value for infant foods( if less infant foods are requested)
EX BF infant ( infant meats)
Can contribute to the total daily nutrient intake of children if carefully chosen?
Snacks
Where are the WIC forms found in EPIC
What age is juice added to the WIC package and what is the daily recommended amount
One year and no more than 4-6 oz
What is the maximum amount of formula allowed (cans ) monthly
1- 4 months = 9 cans
4-5 months = 10 cans
6 months and older = 7 cans
(exception Neosure - 10, 11 cans -smaller can size)
What are the types of milk offered after 1 year of age until 24 months
whole milk , lactaid milk , soy milk( dx milk allergy),
(goat milk)How often does WIC need the hemoglobin-hematocrit for children ?
Needed once a child is 9 months or older , usually at 1 year follow up only 1 x per year that it is needed.
Unless values are low then would be needing another one 6 months later.