The WIC Family

Grandmothers Tea Toolkit
The Illinois State Breastfeeding Task Force in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Public Healths' Nutrition and Physical Activity to Prevent Obesity Program designed a Grandmothers Tea tool kit. The kit contains 4 lesson plans with corresponding scenario cards for activities. An 8 minute informational video accompanies the kit providing testimonials from those that have taught the program, grandmother attendees, etc.

Homemade vs. Storebrand Breastfeeding Poster [PDF]
This poster promoting breastfeeding was developed by Maryland and is also available to download as a Microsoft Publisher file.

Human Milk, Formula or Both...What's Best? [PDF]
This handout developed by Denver Health WIC is given to participants to educate them about choosing to breastfeed and not give formula. Also available in Spanish.

Laying the Foundation: A Toolkit for Implementing a Successful Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program [PDF]
This guide from New York was developed to assist agencies in preparing, planning, and laying the foundation for a successful peer counselor program. The program is based on USDA's Loving Support through Peer Counseling curriculum.

Mom-tested Tips for Breastfeeding Success [PDF]
This handout was developed by Massachusetts to encourage breastfeeding and to provide tips and support for breastfeeding mothers.

Moms Helping Moms - Meet Your WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor [PDF]
This Loving Support Makes Breastfeeding Work™ brochure was translated into Spanish by the Oklahoma WIC Program. It discusses the role of the WIC Peer Counselor. Also available in Spanish along with a handout for clients "WIC's Circle of Care for Breastfeeding Mothers."

Northside Breastfeeding Campaign
This campaign was a comprehensive, community based breastfeeding promotion project, tailored to reach the African American population in the Near North community of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Peer Counselor Brochure [PDF]
This brochure was developed by Illinois and promotes the role of the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor.

Tapping into the Power of Influence
These materials were developed by Chickasaw Nation as part of a research study. The tools that were developed proved effective in moving moms to a targeted health change. Focus on breastfeeding, tips for helping infants to sleep, and oral health.

Please refer to the project guidelines before using these materials.

The First Days [PDF]
This handout by Massachusetts provides information on how to get breastfeeding off to a good start during the first few days after giving birth. Also available in Spanish.

Vietnamese Breastfeeding Education Materials
This Vietnamese language resource was developed by California as breastfeeding education pamphlets to be given to pregnant Vietnamese women. Myths associated with breastfeeding and problems seen during breastfeeding, as well as factors that might deter Vietnamese women from breastfeeding, were concluded to be the major issues to be addressed in the materials.

When Mom's Away [PDF]
This handout by Massachusetts answers commonly asked questions about breast pumps and milk storage and preparation. Also available in Spanish.

WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program
Training and guidance materials from Calfornia. Designed specifically to train peer counselors to provide breastfeeding support to WIC participants.

WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program [PDF]
Miami-Dade Health Department WIC and Nutrition Program in Florida developed a brochure and a flyer to promote their Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program. Both handouts include information on what a peer counselor does as well as the potential benefits of becoming a peer counselor.

Your Life is Easier When You Breastfeed [PDF]
This 2-page handout from Maine was developed during an Easy to Read workshop for use in promoting breastfeeding. It specifically addresses concerns that women choose to formula feed based on their perception that it is easier than breastfeeding.

Infants and Children

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Benefits of Spoonfeeding [PDF]
This handout was developed by Tennessee as part of a series of bilingual nutrition education handouts for infants, children and women. The handout is also available in Spanish.

BPA Frequently Asked Questions for Parents
This handout developed by Maine provides answers to common concerns parents and caregivers might have about the risks of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) and provides links to additional resources.

Beyond Beyond Nutrition Counseling: Reframing the Battle Against Obesity
Developed by Kentucky. The video addresses both the prevention and management of childhood obesity. It is intended to encourage discussion among healthcare professionals and policy makers about the fact that parents may be unable to implement nutritional advice without
improved child-rearing skills.

Video Ordering Information [PDF]
Video Transcript [PDF]
Discussion Guide [PDF]
Assessment Form [WORD]
Demographic Questionnaire [WORD]
Follow-up Agreement [WORD]
Follow-up Questionnaire [WORD]

Bottlefeeding Basics [PDF]
This handout was developed by Massachusetts to address commonly asked questions about bottlefeeding. Also available in Spanish.

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