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Foods for Infants (Birth-12 Months)
The WIC Program strongly encourages and provides support for breastfeeding. For babies who are not fully breastfed, iron-fortified infant formula is available for the first year of life. The state contracts with one formula company to provide formula at a reduced price. At six months, infants may also receive infant cereal and infant fruits and vegetables. Infants that fully breastfeed, may also receive infant meats.
Infants with specific medical diagnoses may receive a special formula.
Foods for Women and Children
Pregnant and postpartum women and children (under 5 years of age) on WIC receive nutritious foods, including milk, cheese, eggs, cereals, peanut butter, dry or canned beans/peas, juice, whole grains and fruits and vegetables. Women who exclusively breastfeed their babies receive extra food, plus canned fish.
Special formulas or nutritional supplements are also available to participating women and children who have certain medical conditions.
Sample Food Package for a child for one month:
See the Michigan WIC Food Guide for more information on these foods.
Nutrition Education
WIC nutrition education assists WIC participants with:
Child growth and development and other nutrition related health issues.
High Risk Nutrition Counseling
Registered Dietitians at WIC provide individualized high risk nutrition counseling for participants with special medical conditions or nutrition-related health issues.
Health Care Referrals
WIC works closely with the health care community, receiving referrals from private and public health care providers and providing referrals as needed for health and social services.
WIC refers participants for immunizations, substance abuse counseling and treatment, prenatal care, smoking cessation, lead screening, the Healthy Kids/MI Child program, and more.
For more help to quit smoking visit Get Help Quitting Website.
WIC encourages persons already receiving medical services to remain under their physicians' care. WIC also encourages well-child visits and routine health and dental care.
Breastfeeding Promotion and Support
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for the first year of life. All WIC agencies have trained personnel ready to assist mothers with the basics of breastfeeding.
Many WIC agencies have breastfeeding peer counselor support programs that provide mother-to-mother counseling. In addition, WIC agencies provide educational resources and breast pumps for returning to work or school.
Produce Connection
The WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), also known as Produce Connection, provides eligible WIC participants benefits to purchase locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables from Authorized Growers. WIC participants receive these nutrition benefits in addition to their WIC food package and nutrition education.
The Produce Connection program enhances farmers' earnings and supports participation in farmers' markets.
This program partners with the Michigan State University Extension, local farmers and farmers' markets to promote healthy eating and fruit and vegetable consumption.