Get WIC Formula And Medical Nutritional Prescriptions 2019-2024

Specialty Formula in WIC. Infants with specific metabolic needs such as inborn errors of metabolism, low birth weights, or other unusual medical or dietary problems may receive specialty formulas. Some of these formulas are not available in retail settings and may be prescribed by a physician.

California WIC is Switching Formulas Brands This is because WIC is required to provide the infant formula with the best contract price. The more WIC saves on formula costs, the more families WIC can serve. The amount of formula WIC provides per age will not change.

Maximum Monthly Allowances of Supplemental Foods For Infants In Food Packages I, II and III Fully Formula fedFully BreastfedWIC FormulaA: 806 fl oz reconstituted liquid concentrate B: 884 fl oz reconstituted liquid concentrateInfant cereal24 ozBaby food fruits and vegetables256 ozBaby food meat77.5 oz1 more row • Sep 9, 2022

Helping moms meet their breastfeeding goals If breastfeeding is not exclusive, WIC can provide both milk-and soy-based formulas for our clients.

Enfamil Infant milk-based formula, 60:40 whey-to-casein ratio. Enfamil Gentlease partially hydrolyzed milk-based formula, 60:40 whey- Enfamil Reguline partially hydrolyzed milk-based formula, 60:40 whey- Enfamil A.R. thickened milk-based formula, 20:80 whey-to-casein ratio. Similac Soy Isomil soy protein-based formula.

You should only use formula that is made especially for infants. During the first six months of life, a baby needs a total of forty (40) tins of 500g formula, forty-four (44) tins of 450g formula, or fifty-one (51) tins of 400g formula.

WIC cards can be used at participating grocery stores and farmers' markets for specific food items, such as formula, baby food, milk, eggs, tortillas and fruits and vegetables. WIC benefits do not cover non-food infant/toddler items, such as diapers, and foods not on the WIC-approved list.

All WIC services are free to those who are eligible.