Ottawa County WIC

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Just like during pregnancy, eating healthy and nutrient-dense foods while breastfeeding or pumping is important! WIC off...
05/31/2026

Just like during pregnancy, eating healthy and nutrient-dense foods while breastfeeding or pumping is important! WIC offers specialized food packages for parents who are breastfeeding or combo-feeding their child up to 12 months old. 🥗🥑🍳
Your local WIC clinic does provide breastfeeding and pumping supplies, and many parents can access free lactation support from peer counselor.
Learn more about what WIC can support you on your breastfeeding journey: https://signupwic.com/news/get-started-wic

Iodine is an essential mineral during all stages of life! ❤️ Iodine supports the thyroid by producing hormones necessary...
05/29/2026

Iodine is an essential mineral during all stages of life! ❤️ Iodine supports the thyroid by producing hormones necessary to regulate metabolism, heart rate, and body temperature. 🌡️ Iodine is also important during pregnancy! Regular iodine intake helps form the cerebral cortex, neural pathways, and hippocampus, helping your baby’s cognitive development! 🧠
The body cannot store iodine for long periods of time, so try to incorporate iodine regularly into your diet! Dairy, seaweed, and seafood are all plentiful sources of iodine. 🐟
Want to learn more about how nutrients support your family's health? Visit www.signupwic.com/about to learn more!

If you or your child has a food allergy, intolerance, or other adverse reaction to certain foods, WIC staff can customiz...
05/28/2026

If you or your child has a food allergy, intolerance, or other adverse reaction to certain foods, WIC staff can customize your food package to fit your needs. That means more choices, fewer worries, and better support for your family’s nutritional health! 🍽️💜
To learn more about WIC and connect with a clinic near you, visit www.signupwic.com.
For food allergy resources, visit https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/resources/food-allergies.

🫛 Peas are the WIC-approved food of the month! Peas are packed with health benefits, and they’re a highly versatile kitc...
05/26/2026

🫛 Peas are the WIC-approved food of the month! Peas are packed with health benefits, and they’re a highly versatile kitchen staple that can be eaten raw, steamed, boiled, roasted, or pan-fried 💪
Peas are packed with antioxidants that help build your immune system. They also contain carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, which can protect your eyes from chronic diseases! 👀 Peas are also a great source of protein and fiber, helping your body break down carbohydrates and manage your blood sugar! 🌟
This month, try incorporating peas in your family's diet. You can even experiment with different methods of cooking them. Let us know your favorite way! 💭

Did you know? Your baby’s skin can play a role in whether they develop a food allergy! Even before your baby is introduc...
05/24/2026

Did you know? Your baby’s skin can play a role in whether they develop a food allergy! Even before your baby is introduced to solids and new foods, they can still still come into direct contact with food allergens through their skin. If this happens regularly, it may increase their chances of developing an allergy to that particular food.
Studies show that while eating an allergen early can protect your baby from that food allergy, but if that same food touches their skin regularly, it can actually raise the risk of an allergy.
So how can you do to help protect your baby’s skin? We suggest: Wash your hands after eating, especially if the food you ate is a common allergen. Then wash your hands again before touching your baby’s skin, such as during diaper changes or when putting on lotions or creams.

To learn more about this and other food allergy topics, visit www.fampitfamily.org.

May is Month! 💗At WIC, we are proud to provide compassionate care and health resources. We are here to support you, an...
05/23/2026

May is Month! 💗At WIC, we are proud to provide compassionate care and health resources. We are here to support you, and we can help connect you with the resources you deserve! 🫂
Visit www.signupwic.com to connect with your local WIC clinic and learn more about the mental health resources available in your community. 🫶

Did you know there’s something you can do to help prevent your baby from developing food allergies? Evidence shows that ...
05/22/2026

Did you know there’s something you can do to help prevent your baby from developing food allergies? Evidence shows that introducing of major food allergens early can significantly lower the risk of food allergies among children. 💡
You can introduce safely food allergens at the same time you start to offer other solid foods to your baby by taking steps like:
🔹 Paying attention to timing: Start offering food allergens to your baby when they are developmentally ready, around 4 to 6 months, when other solids are introduced.
🔹 Avoiding choking risks: Baby’s first foods should always be in baby friendly forms.
🔹 Being consistent: Any progress is a great start! The key is to be consistent and gradually increase the amount of each allergen they eat.
🔹 Offering lots of variety: While you don’t want to offer two new foods in the same meal, giving your baby a chance to try lots of different foods over time helps them experience different flavors, textures, and nutrients.
🔹 Keeping your healthcare and WIC team in the loop: Talk to your healthcare team and WIC clinic staff about food allergies early, even at your 1- or 3-month appointments or at WIC check-ins! They are here to support you with your feeding plans.
For more information on introducing allergens to your child’s diet, visit www.fampitfamily.org/early-allergen-introduction.

05/15/2026

Thank you for being a fan of the Ottawa County WIC Program on Facebook. The Ottawa County WIC Program participates in Facebook in order to provide individuals, families, and partners with nutrition and breastfeeding news and best practices. While we encourage fans to share thoughts and opinions on our page, we expect that this will be done in a respectful manner. All links posted as comments on Ottawa County WIC Program page will be reviewed and may be deleted. A comment will be deleted if it contains: • hate speech, profanity, obscenity or vulgarity; • nudity (breastfeeding dyads excepted) in pictures; • defamation, name calling and/or personal attacks to a person or people, or Ottawa County WIC Program employee; • spam comments, such as the same/similar comments posted repeatedly on a profile; • comments that would disclose protected health information; • comments that include promotion of events, groups, pages, websites, organizations and programs not related to the promotion of healthy living, good nutrition, including breastfeeding or improved parenting; and • other comments that Ottawa County WIC program director deems inappropriate. Violations of Ottawa County WIC Program’s comment policy may cause the author to be blocked from all Ottawa County grantee pages. Information posted on any of our social media platforms should not be considered medical advice and should not replace consultation with a healthcare professional including an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant for breastfeeding issues or a Registered, Licensed Dietitian for nutrition questions. Ottawa County WIC Program will make reasonable efforts to monitor and/or moderate content posted on its social media platforms; however, we may not always respond in as timely a manner to online requests for information as you might require. For more immediate attention, call the Ottawa County WIC Program at 419-734-6800. By submitting content to Ottawa County WIC Program’s page, you understand and acknowledge that this information is available to the public. Please note that other participants may use your posted information beyond the control of Ottawa County WIC program. If you do not wish to have the information you have made available via this site used, published, copied and/or reprinted, please do not post on this page. All links to other websites linked from Ottawa County WIC program’s social media sites are provided as a service to readers, but such linkages do not constitute endorsement of those sites by Ottawa County WIC program or the State of Ohio and as such Ottawa County WIC Program is not responsible for the content of external websites.

Wondering where all your little’s energy comes from? It's likely that it’s Vitamin B7 fueling your family! ⚡Vitamin B7, ...
05/02/2026

Wondering where all your little’s energy comes from? It's likely that it’s Vitamin B7 fueling your family! ⚡

Vitamin B7, also known as Biotin, supports the metabolism processes turning carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, into energy! Vitamin B7 dense foods include eggs and dairy products, fish, and produce like bananas and broccoli. 🥚🐟🍌🥦

At WIC, we are here to help you and your family learn about and access nutritious foods! Connect with your local WIC agency and learn more by visiting https://signupwic.com/find-a-clinic to get started. 💞

Dried Lentils are the WIC-approved food of the month! Dried lentils are an excellent source of protein, dietary fiber, i...
04/30/2026

Dried Lentils are the WIC-approved food of the month! Dried lentils are an excellent source of protein, dietary fiber, iron, and folate. They are also great for heart health, helping manage cholesterol and blood sugar! ❤️

Try including dried lentils in your family’s meals this month! Mix dried lentils into soups, curries, salads, and other veggie-heavy meals! 🥗Check out this website to find ways of incorporating lentils into your cooking: https://www.101cookbooks.com/ingredient/lentil

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