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 $22 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. The monthly value of the fruit/vegetable CVB reflects annual inflation adjustment. | Starting at 6 months of age, State agencies may provide participants with: a $22 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. The monthly value of the fruit/vegetable CVB reflects annual inflation adjustment. | Starting at 6 months of age, State agencies may provide participants with: a $22 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. The monthly value of the fruit/vegetable CVB reflects annual inflation adjustment. |
| 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 |
