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  • Welcome to WIC!
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Minnesota WIC Program
651-201-4444
800-657-3942 (toll-free)

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Minnesota WIC Program
651-201-4444
800-657-3942 (toll-free)

WIC Nutrition and Your Family


On this page: Pregnant | Breastfeeding | Baby Behavior | Infants | Children | General | Medical Formula
Related topic: WIC Foods - Questions
Other languages: La Nutrición | Af Soomaali


  • WIC provides health and nutrition tips, information, and guidance for you and your family:
  • One-on-one discussions.
  • Information tailored to your needs and interests.
  • Answers to questions and concerns you may have about feeding yourself and your family.
  • Discussions about why your child eats the way he does and how to help him eat better.
  • Information about eating well for a healthy pregnancy and baby.
  • Information about introducing foods to your baby as she develops and grows.

Pregnant

Eating Well during Pregnancy (PDF)

Health Tips for Pregnant Women (PDF)

Healthy Weight Gain during Pregnancy (PDF)

Heartburn & Upset Stomach during Pregnancy (PDF)

Nausea & Vomiting during Pregnancy (PDF)

Prenatal Vitamins (PDF)

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Breastfeeding

Thinking about Breast/Chestfeeding? (PDF)

Getting Started with Breast/Chestfeeding (PDF)

First Months of Breastfeeding (PDF)

Breastfeeding an Older Baby (PDF)

Dads Are Important (PDF)

Returning to Work or School (PDF)

Combination Feeding (PDF)

Nutrition for Breast/Chestfeeding (PDF)

One-on-One Support (PDF)

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Baby Behavior

MN WIC Baby Behavior Education (YouTube link - there are 27 total videos)

Getting to Know Your Baby (brochure) (PDF)

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Infants

Bottle Feeding Your Baby (PDF)

Paced Bottle Feeding (PDF)

The First 3 Months - Help You Baby Learn Healthy Eating (PDF)

Baby's First Cup (PDF)

Protect Baby Teeth (PDF)

Weaning from the Bottle (PDF)

Finger Foods for Baby (PDF)

Feeding an Older Infant (PDF)

Introducing Solid Foods (PDF)

Choosing Meats & Textures (PDF)

Homemade Foods for Baby (PDF)

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Children

Healthy Choices for Kids (PDF)

A Child's Appetite (PDF)

Choose a Healthy Plate for Kids (PDF)

Easy Toddler Meals (PDF)

Feed with Confidence (PDF)

Happy, Healthy, Active (PDF)

I Am Thirsty (PDF)

Snacks for Kids (PDF)

Mealtime Routines (PDF)

Picky Eaters (PDF)

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General Nutrition

Your Body, Your Mind - Caring for Yourself after Pregnancy Loss (PDF)

Constipation (PDF)

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (PDF)

Eating More: Iron (PDF)

Getting More: Vitamin D (PDF)

Eating More: Fruits & Vegetables (PDF)

Enjoy Family Meals (PDF)

Stay Healthy (PDF)

Weight Gain Tips (PDF)


Medical Formula

Medical Formula from the Pharmacy/Fórmula Médica de la Farmacia (PDF) - English/Spanish

Medical Formula from the Pharmacy/Foormulada Caafimaadka oo Kayimid Farmashiyaha (PDF) - English/Somali

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Last Updated: 12/05/2022

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