Tompkins County WIC

06/24/2026

06/23/2026

We’re so excited for the warm, sunny months! ☀️As you and your family start enjoying the sun and spending more time outside, we want to remind you about the importance of sun protection! 🧴

Here are some helpful tips to keep your little ones safe in the sun this summer:

🌴Instead of sunscreen, keep babies 6 months and under in shaded areas and use sun-protective clothing items to protect their skin.
👒Utilize sun-protection accessories like sunhats and sunglasses.
🧴Use baby-safe sunscreens with mineral filters to prevent skin irritation.
🏖️Reapply! Make sure you take breaks in outdoor play to reset and reapply sunscreen, especially after swimming.

Learn more about how to keep your family safe in the sun: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Sun-Safety.aspx

06/22/2026

Carbohydrates are one of the most important nutrients for your body! Carbs are the body’s main fuel source, breaking down the energy your little one needs to grow and play! 🏃 You can get carbohydrates from a wide variety of nutritious foods like rice, oats, pasta products, and potatoes.

Want more nutrition insights for your family or recipes to make with your family’s grocery favorites? WIC is ready to help!

Learn more about healthy eating or connect with a WIC dietitian by visiting http://tompkinscountyny.gov/health/wic!💓

06/21/2026

Tompkins County WIC staff would like to wish a Happy Father’s Day to all our amazing dads!

06/19/2026

Tompkins County WIC is closed today as we recognize , the day in 1865 when troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to ensure that all enslaved people were to be
freed. To learn more check out the link below

https://www.eatright.org/food/cultural-cuisines-and-traditions/celebratory-dates/observing-Juneteenth

06/18/2026

🌞🧺 Happy ! What's a must-have in your basket? 🥪🍓 Tell us your go-to picnic snack below! 👇☀️

06/17/2026

Sneaking them in, or showing them off? 👀 Tell us how you get your greens in! From blending spinach into your morning smoothie to roasting cauliflower like a pro. 🥬🥒

06/16/2026

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: http://tompkinscountyny.gov/health/wic

06/15/2026

Do you have an infant at home who receives Medicaid? This makes it easy for you and any children under age five in your household to qualify for WIC. WIC helps you learn about nutrition, get healthy food for your child, and find other helpful resources in your community. Enroll today at http://tompkinscountyny.gov/health/wic
or call us at 607-274-6630