Grand Forks County WIC Nutrition Program

06/19/2026

Did you know? 🤔 WIC offers peer-to-peer support to help parents in their breastfeeding journey? 💗

Whether you’re new to breastfeeding and/or pumping or you’re a seasoned pro, our breastfeeding peer counselors have your back! 💓

Receive breastfeeding support and more by getting started with a local WIC clinic near you in Grand Forks – 701-775-3667 or www.signupwic.com

06/17/2026

At WIC, we know that screen time and digital devices are a big concern for families. 👪 The American Academy of Pediatrics has recently updated its recommended guidelines on digital media to prevent potentially harmful effects on your family's health, safety, and well-being! 📱The AAP suggests several recommendations to support your family’s healthy use of technology:

✅Create a family technology plan and set boundaries on digital media.
✅Delay use of personal tablets.
✅Watch and play alongside your children to monitor digital content.
✅Use parental controls.

Check out the full article from the AAP, which provides even more recommendations and resources, such as a “Phone Ready questionnaire” and sample conversation starters about media: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/helping-kids-thrive-in-a-digital-world-AAP-policy-explained.aspx

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

Nara Organics is recalling all cans of its powdered infant formula after three confirmed or suspected infant botulism cases were reported in babies who consumed the product in California, Washington and Pennsylvania. There are no reported deaths.

The formula was sold at Target stores, target.com and nara.com between July 2025 and June 2026. The recalled product lots are: 709125280E14F2, 709125288E14F2 and 708125174E14F2.

Signs and symptoms of infant botulism include constipation, poor feeding, drooping eyelids, low muscle tone and difficulty sucking and swallowing.

The vast majority of baby formula is safe, and the recall affects a small percentage of families who rely on formula. Learn more in AAP News: https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/35349?autologincheck=redirected

06/16/2026

We are ready for week three!! Make a plan to swing by and say hi!! 👋👋

06/15/2026

Make a plan to do your grocery shopping at Hugo's Family Marketplace on 32nd Avenue South tomorrow and then stop by and check out our Safe Kids heatstroke display that will be set up from about 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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State Farm

06/15/2026

🚲✨ Ready, Set, RIDE SAFELY! ✨🚲

Grab the kids and join us for a FREE Bike Rodeo with Safe Kids Grand Forks! They'll learn important bike safety skills, proper helmet fit, and the rules of the road while having a wheel-y good time. 😎

🚴 Free Bike Rodeo
⛑️ Helmets required for all participants
🚲 No bike? No problem! Loaner bikes and helmets will be available.
🍦 Every child who completes the rodeo will receive a FREE treat courtesy of Hugo's!

📍 32nd Ave | June 16 | 2pm-4pm
📍 Washington St. | June 17 | 3pm-5pm
📍 Gateway | June 22 | 9am-11am

Come practice, pedal, and protect while building confidence and safe riding habits for summer adventures! ☀️🚴‍♀️

06/15/2026

Smoothies are both delicious and nutritious summer treats! ✨ ️ Learn how to make your own smoothies using your family’s favorite fruits and veggies with this recipe by the Minnesota WIC Program. You could even incorporate strawberries, the WIC-approved food of the month! 🍓Let us know your favorite smoothie flavor combinations! 💭

06/15/2026

Here's how to monitor your baby's movements:

Pay attention to your baby’s movements every day - preferably at the same time. Try to pick a time when your baby is normally active.

Time how long it takes your baby to get to 10 movements, and rate the strength of your baby’s movements.

After a few days, you will begin to see an average length of time it takes your baby to reach 10 movements.

Call your provider right away if you notice a change in strength of movements or how long it takes your baby to get to 10 movements.

Use the FREE Count the Kicks app or web counter. Or, visit CountTheKicks.org to download a paper movement monitoring chart.

It’s time to start counting! Send this to your pregnant friends!

https://simplebooklet.com/how-to-count-flyer-english