Posts Categorized: WIC Nutrition

WIC Experts On Bottle Prep

WIC Experts on Bottle Prep

Experts Provide Tips On How To Clean, Prep Bottle For Babies Preparing a bottle for your baby has several steps. Practice makes perfect, and expert advice is helpful when perfecting the best way to make your baby a bottle. Texas WIC is a great resource for bottle prep and preparing formula. There isn’t much they […]

Government Food Program Serves Up Produce

Expanded WIC Fruit, Vegetable Benefits Extended Thru September  WIC is a government food program that provides nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support and monthly food packages of healthy foods for pregnant women, babies and children up to age 5. “With the rising cost of food and the ongoing burden of healthcare costs, we must double down on […]

Eat Healthy With Texas WIC

If you’re a mom on a budget, you know how hard it can be to provide your family with healthy meals. But did you know that the Texas WIC program can help? Learn how to eat healthy with WIC. Texas WIC is a government program that provides financial assistance and nutrition education to low-income families. […]

RECALL ALERT: Check Your Formula

The FDA has announced a voluntary recall of Similac products (including Total Comfort, Spit Up and Sensitive). Consumers can check the bottom of their baby formula for the information below:  The products under recall have a multidigit number on the bottom of the container starting with the first two digits 22 through 37, contains K8, […]

Texas WIC Fruit And Vegetable Benefits Extended

WIC clients are getting a little something extra for the new year: an extension on the expanded fruit and vegetable benefits. Texas WIC announced on its website that the expanded benefits will be offered through the end of March 2022. “This extension has different dollar amounts based on your category. Eligible clients will receive the following,” […]

Get More WIC Produce Benefits Thru Dec.

Expanded WIC Fruit & Vegetable Benefits Extended Texas WIC is has extended a popular WIC produce benefits to get even more fruits and vegetables through Dec. 31. The extra benefits will be added to your card to redeem with your other WIC benefits.  According to TexasWIC.org the extended fruit and vegetable benefits provide the following: Children get […]

WIC Babies Grow Healthy & Strong

Texas WIC Helps Babies Get Right Nutrition As babies grow from infants to toddlers they graduate dozens of baby milestones, from eating purees, finger foods and walking. Your baby’s pediatrician can help you learn if your baby is on track. Being aware of major developments can ensure your tot is staying on track. Texas WIC […]

Pregnancy & WIC: Mothers Need Folic Acid

WIC Can Help Mothers Get The Right Nutrition Folic acid helps prevent birth defects in babies. If you are pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant, it’s important to get enough folic acid. If you are expecting, Texas WIC can help you get access to nutritional food during your pregnancy to help ensure your baby gets […]

Pregnancy Cravings?

Tips For Eating Right When Expecting A woman’s body goes through a lot of changes during pregnancy. It’s normal to have a few cravings. For pregnant women not sure if they are on the right track, Texas WIC can help provide the right information to help guide a healthy pregnancy. While you might be tempted to […]

Free Texas WIC Classes Help Mothers

Most mothers wish their babies came with an instruction manual. If you are part of the Texas WIC program, you have access to a lot of free help and advice. Texas WIC classes are free online. Texas WIC is designed to help pregnant and breastfeeding mothers get a healthy start for their infants and children […]