WIC Works Resource System
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Infants: 6 – 11 Months
Fully Breastfed | Partially Breastfed | Fully Formula Fed |
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| WIC Breastfeeding Support Services are available to all WIC participants. | ||
| Continue with breast milk feedings. | Continue with breast milk and iron-fortified infant formula (up to 312 reconstituted fluid ounces). | Continue with iron-fortified infant formula (up to 624 reconstituted fluid ounces). |
| Fully breastfed infants receive 16 ounces of iron-fortified infant cereal. | Partially breastfed infants receive 8 ounces of iron-fortified infant cereal. | Fully formula fed infants receive 8 ounces of iron-fortified infant cereal. |
| Infants receive 128 ounces of jarred infant fruits and vegetables. | Infants receive 128 ounces of jarred infant fruits and vegetables. | Infants receive 128 ounces of jarred infant fruits and vegetables. |
Starting at 6 months of age, State agencies may provide participants with: a $20 cash-value benefit (CVB*) instead of the 128 ounces of jarred infant fruits and vegetables *CVB is for the purchase of fresh and one other form (canned or frozen) of fruits and vegetables. Dried fruits and vegetables are not authorized for infants. | Starting at 6 months of age, State agencies may provide participants with: a $20 cash-value benefit (CVB*) instead of the 128 ounces of jarred infant fruits and vegetables *CVB is for the purchase of fresh and one other form (canned or frozen) of fruits and vegetables. Dried fruits and vegetables are not authorized for infants. | Starting at 6 months of age, State agencies may provide participants with: a $20 cash-value benefit (CVB*) instead of the 128 ounces of jarred infant fruits and vegetables *CVB is for the purchase of fresh and one other form (canned or frozen) of fruits and vegetables. Dried fruits and vegetables are not authorized for infants. |
| Fully breastfed infants receive 40 ounces of infant meat to deliver key nutrients of iron and zinc needed for healthy growth and development. | n/a | n/a |
| Food Package VII provides moms with nutrient rich foods to support breastfeeding nutrition needs. | Food Package V has nutrient rich foods to support partially breastfeeding nutrition needs. | n/a |
