infants
The 4 languages spoken by WIC breastfeeding lactation support staff who see moms prenatally and postnatally.
What is English, Spanish, Arabic, and French.
Samun Uch IBCLC BF Coordinator
617 352-8270
Souad Bellamari PC (English, Arabic, French)
617 756- 5641
Daisy Boada PC , CLC ( Spanish , English)
617 568- 4730
The most common chronic disease of children.
What is baby bottle tooth decay
Name 3 of the 5 formulas that are provided through WIC that do not need MD approval or Mass Health (DME).
What are : Similac Advance , Similac Isomil, Total Comfort, Similac Sensitive, Similac Spit Up
** ( Needed RSFF for Spit Up dx -no DME)
Age of infant when foods are added to the WIC card.
What is 6 months
For exclusive BF infant (infant meats)
Name of this in between meal that can contribute to total daily nutrient intake of children if carefully chosen.
What are snacks!
Location in EPIC where WIC forms are found.
Clinical resources - Care Navigator tab - WIC tab at the top (above "Care Navigators" title).
RSFF form
List of Formulas
Sugar Drinks
Medical Necessity Form
Provider Packet
www.mass.gov.wic-information-for -provide
The 3 categories of food added to the infant wic card
What is cereals, fruits, and vegetables.
Organic cereals, fruits and vegetables are available. (Earth's Best, Gerber, Beech nut, Happy Baby Organics, Full Circle Organic)
9 months cash value for infant foods (if less infant foods are requested)
Age of child when juice is added to the WIC package and maximum daily intake recommended in oz.
What is one year, and no more than 4-oz
Two- Five years - 4-6 oz
DGA 2020-2025: Avoid added sugars under age 2. If juice is provided no more than 4 oz per day
The maximum amount of formula allowed monthly (in cans).
What is 1- 4 months = 9 cans/month = avg 27 oz/day for 30 days
4-5 months = 10 cans/month = 30 oz/day
6 months and older = 7 cans = 21 oz/day
(exception Neosure - 10, 11 cans -smaller can size)
Using this type of infant feeding allows the family to have infant meats added to their WIC card.
What is exclusive breastfeeding
The 4 types of milk offered after 1 year of age until 24 months.
What is whole milk, lactaid milk, soy milk (dx milk allergy), goat milk
Frequency that WIC needs the hemoglobin-hematocrit for children.
Once a child turns 9 months, once a year.
If value is low, in 6 months.