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Strawberries are the WIC-approved food of the month 🍓 Strawberries are filled with antioxidants and vitamins, including vitamin C, which helps support your immune system!

#Strawberries #HealthyStartsHere

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Learn more about the latest WIC food package updates that allow for more flexibility and personalized options to fit your family’s needs: https://t.co/biVvVGtqQi

#HealthyStartsHere #FreshFruitandVegetableMonth

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#DidYouKnow The Ohio Department of Health has resources available for breastfeeding moms returning to work? Check out information to help ease your transition 👉https://t.co/pWtjiPlPhM

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Kids need at least 60 minutes of activity every day, but it doesn’t have to happen all at once! Think about ways you can squeeze quick activity sessions into different parts of your child’s day.

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What’s better than sunshine, fresh air, and nutritious food shared with your family? Picnics are the perfect way to make great memories! Celebrate National Picnic Day by using your WIC benefits to create the ultimate picnic! See if you qualify for WIC at https://t.co/XhQmAXjsL8

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Happy Earth Day! Looking for a way to include your child in the celebration? Consider doing a nature scavenger hunt, having them color an Earth Day coloring page, helping them make a bird feeder, or plant some vegetable seeds. 🌍

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Encourage your toddlers to do physical activity by keeping it fun! Here are some ideas:
1. Practice catching and bouncing.
2. Make up games to incorporate different types of movement.
3. Invent silly walks or runs, like running like a monkey or jumping like a bunny.

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Peaches are rich in vitamins and fiber, making them an excellent choice for a healthy diet. Use your WIC benefits to get some peaches, and try this healthy recipe for National Peach Cobbler Day: https://t.co/YI4RdyfK7b

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#DidYouKnow Infants need at least 30 minutes of tummy time each day? Tummy time helps build a child’s head, neck, and upper body muscles, which will be needed to develop skills later on. Check out this resource to learn how to do tummy time safely: https://t.co/2bkSEu58Ap

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April is Global Child Nutrition Month! At @OhioWICProgram, our team works daily to ensure the nutrition needs of the littlest Ohioans are met from day 1.

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Breast milk changes as your baby ages, making it the perfect source of nutrition for them. Learn more about the phases of breast milk: https://t.co/Mwh31MfSqF

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This month, Ohio WIC is gathering online to learn more about how we can support WIC participants through nutrition and breastfeeding education at our WIC Nutrition and Breastfeeding Conference. Learn more about how WIC helps Ohio families: https://t.co/8DRYjf8qJT

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WIC provides benefits beyond healthy food. #DidYouKnow kids enrolled in WIC are more likely to have a regular source of medical care and demonstrate improved intellectual development? See if your family is eligible: https://t.co/XhQmAXjsL8

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From learning your baby's hunger cues to getting a proper latch, WIC lactation specialists and breastfeeding peers can help support your breastfeeding journey. Call your local WIC clinic for breastfeeding questions or concerns.

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Different age groups require different amounts and types of physical activity each day. Check out what type of physical activity your child needs 👉https://t.co/c7OXZxpuTU.

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Feeding your new baby can feel overwhelming — and every journey looks different. WIC is here to help!
Two WIC moms shared their best advice for new parents planning to breastfeed.
💬 What advice would you share with new parents? Comment below!

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Childhood lead poisoning can start before birth. Good news is, there are things you can do while pregnant to prevent it! Visit the link in bio for more ways to prevent lead poisoning. https://t.co/yrwsOOM6LS

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Be strong to the finish and celebrate National Spinach Day with WIC! It’s packed with iron, fiber, and vitamins A, C, and K. You can make a delicious salad, or create a cool spinach dip!

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WIC can help you get more fruit and veggies on your growing toddler's plate! Learn more: https://t.co/XhQmAXjsL8.

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Operated by trained lactation professionals, Ohio's Breastfeeding Hotline is free and open 24/7 for breastfeeding questions and concerns. To reach the hotline, call [phone] or text BFHOTLINE to [phone].