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10/23/2026

This month’s WIC-approved food is Nut Butter! 🥜 Nut butters are filled with nutritious fats and are high in protein, making them a great and tasty staple for snacks and meals!

Try creating a fun snack with your choice of nut butter. Make a plate of your family’s favorite fruits alongside a scoop of nut butter as a dip, or add a drizzle of nut butter to yogurt or smoothies for some extra flavor! 🍎🥣

10/22/2026

10/21/2026

October is Dental Hygiene Month! Keeping up with your little one's oral care is critical for supporting their overall health! 🦷 Set a strong example for your family by modeling habits that take care of your teeth! 🪥

Looking for ways to make brushing your teeth fun? Check out this blog with a few tips to have fun while keeping up with your family’s oral hygiene!
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/oral-health/Pages/let-the-brushing-games-begin.aspx

10/21/2026

Suffocation during sleep is a leading cause of death in infants under one year old. To reduce this risk, always place your baby on their back to sleep in a safety-approved crib, free from loose bedding and soft objects. Following these safe sleep practices can help protect your baby.

Learn more about safe sleep at www.safesleepacademy.org.

10/21/2026

Make the most of your WIC Yogurt!Use the WICShopper App to check ...

10/20/2026

Know the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia. Share to spread awareness!

Learn more: www.preeclampsia.org

10/16/2026

If you’re feeling anxious, depressed or not yourself, it’s okay to talk with someone about how you’re feeling. After all, the earlier you get help the faster you lead the life you want.

Call, text or chat with YourLifeIowa.org 24/7.

10/15/2026

Healthy Habit All Stars - How To Brush

10/15/2026

Losing your baby is an unimaginable loss. WIC honors those navigating this difficult and heartbreaking time, and we are here to support you. 🩵

When you are ready, connect with a WIC clinic for resources and support to help you during this time. You can continue receiving WIC benefits for up to six months following your loss.

You are not alone. WIC is here to care for you during hard times. 💗 also offers helpful resources for families navigating pregnancy and infant loss. Visit www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancyandinfantlossmonth to learn more.