NY WIC formula

Posted: Tue, May 10 2011, 1:13 pm Post subject: NY WIC formula

I was breastfeeding, but due to a sudden medical condition (my own), I need to switch to formula. I'm on WIC but already spent part of this month's check. Will they still give formula or should I just wait until next month?

Also, how much formula do they give (is it enough or will I need to buy anyway)?

Thanx.

Silver Member Joined: Sep 07 2008 Posts: 901

ive never actually used formula but im pretty sure you have to wait until the next time you pick up checks - I dont think theyll reissue different ones. I remember by one of my kids, she was prob around 6mo the nutritionist asked me if im sure I want checks for 3 mo - if ill last that long without giving formula.

Posted: Tue, May 10 2011, 4:44 pm Post subject: re: NY WIC formula

okay, thanx, will have to buy.
A/o know how much they give? (for future months)

Posted: Tue, May 10 2011, 5:22 pm Post subject:

7 years ago when I used to get it, it was 8 cans a month
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call them and ask, they might still be able to give you partial for this month, especially if you have a drs note

Posted: Tue, May 10 2011, 10:35 pm Post subject: re: NY WIC formula

thanx for answers, everyone.

Pickle Lady, was that enough for the whole month or did you need to buy more?

Posted: Wed, May 11 2011, 12:34 am Post subject: re: NY WIC formula

Wic gives 7 cans per month.
If the baby is only bottle feeding you will probably need to buy more. Exactly how much more you will need to experiment.
Once the baby starts eating solids 7 cans should be enough.
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Posted: Wed, May 11 2011, 12:43 pm Post subject: re: NY WIC formula

They will change checks mid month I have done it when my baby got switched from milk to hypoallergenic formula.As far as amounts depends on the formula you are requesting and on your baby it doesn't always give enough but does get you thru more than half a month

Posted: Thu, May 26 2011, 3:17 pm Post subject: Re: re: NY WIC formula