Below are infant foods from the WIC-approved foods list and shopping guide.
Infant Cereals
Buy:
- 8 or 16 oz containers
- Any grain, mixed grains (except quinoa)
- With added vitamins or minerals
Only the following brands are allowed:
- Gerber
- Beech-Nut
- Tippy Toes
Do Not Buy: Organic; quinoa; added DHA, prebiotics, probiotics; added fruit, yogurt or formula; jars, single serving packets; Lil' Bits, Hearty Bits
Infant Fruits and Vegetables
Buy:
- 4 oz containers (except squeeze pouches)
- 2-pack, 4 oz each (equals 8 oz)
- Any plain variety of fruits or vegetables
- Any mixture of fruits and/or vegetables
Only the following brands are allowed:
- Gerber (2-pack, 4 oz each)
- Beech-Nut (Classics)
- Parent's Choice
- Meijer
- Tippy Toes (4 oz jars or 2-pack, 4 oz each)
Do Not Buy: Natural, organic; squeeze pouch; any with added cereal, granola, yogurt; fruit and juice blend; puddings; cobbler; meat or poultry, rice or pasta (for example, dinner, soup or stew); casseroles; creamed vegetables; 2-pack, 2 oz each
Infant Meats
Only for breastfed infants not receiving formula from WIC
Buy:
- 2.5 oz containers
- Any plain infant meat or poultry with broth or gravy
Only the following brands are allowed:
- Gerber
- Beech-Nut
- Tippy Toes
Do Not Buy: Organic; added fruit, vegetables, rice or pasta (for example dinner, casseroles, soups or stews); meat or poultry sticks
Buying Baby Foods
Your WIC Shopping List and store receipt will list the total number of ounces of baby food for the month. Divide your total amount of ounces listed by container size (4 oz for fruits and vegetables or 2.5 oz for meats) to find how many containers you have left.
EXAMPLE: 64 total ounces / 4 oz container = 16 containers
| Food | Amount Listed | Is Equal To |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Fruits AND Vegetables | 128 oz 256 oz |
32—4 oz containers 64—4 oz containers |
| Infant Meats | 77.5 oz | 31—2.5 oz containers |
