California WIC Formula


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California WIC Formula Changes - August 2025          WIC contract formulas

Starting on August 1, 2025, California WIC will provide Enfamil milk-based and Similac soy-based infant formulas. 

Most babies transition easily from one brand of formula to another without any problems. All major brand-name formulas contain similar ingredients and will meet your baby's nutritional needs. 

WIC also provides breastfeeding support and infant feeding guidance to all families.

WIC contract formulas:

  • Enfamil Infant (12.5 oz powder or 13 fl. oz liquid concentrate) This is recommended as the first choice for milk-based formula
  • Enfamil Gentlease (12.4 oz powder only)
  • Enfamil Reguline (12.4 oz powder only)
  • Enfamil A.R. (12.9 oz powder)
  • Similac Soy Isomil (12.4 oz powder or 13 fl oz liquid concentrate)

Infant Formula Flyer: English (PDF) Spanish (PDF)

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WIC Medical Formula and Nutritionals Request

Pediatric Referral Form

You should use the California WIC App to check your WIC food benefits and to make sure you are getting the right formula.

 

WIC also provides breastfeeding and infant feeding support to all families. Call your WIC office or text (888) 417-6180 for more information on breastfeeding support, what formulas are available, infant feeding tips and answers to your formula questions

 

WIC Formula Change Questions  

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Formula Updates

Updated formula information for California - https://cdph.ca.gov/formula

 

Additional Resources 

When You Feed Me Formula - English | Spanish

Let Your Baby Set the Pace For Bottle Feeding - English | Spanish