WIC Program at Canyon Pediatrics and Family

12/05/2025

Vitamin A and vitamin C are found in most vegetables, which is good for healthy skin and your immune system. Learn more at MyPlate.gov
La mayoría de las verduras contienen vitamina A y vitamina C, lo cual es beneficioso para la salud de la piel y el sistema inmunitario. Más información en MyPlate.gov
https://www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/vegetables

What is the USDA MyPlate Vegetable Group? The MyPlate Vegetable Group is one of the five food groups. Any vegetable or 100% vegetable juice counts as part of the MyPlate Vegetable Group. Vegetables may be raw or cooked; fresh, frozen, canned, or dried/dehydrated; and may be whole, cut-up, or mashed....

11/25/2025

The USDA's Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill plan will help you and your family with food safety. Watch these easy and simple ways to keep food safe and your family healthy.
El plan del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (conocido como USDA, por sus siglas en Ingles) sobre limpiar, separar, cocinar y refrigerar, les ayudará a usted y a su familia con la seguridad alimentaria. Vea estas sencillas maneras de mantener la seguridad alimentaria y a su familia sana.

Clean, Separate, Cook & Chill :30 PSA

11/20/2025

Keep the skins on your fruits! The skin of the fruit can add extra fiber to your diet.
¡No quites la cáscara a la fruta! La cáscara de la fruta puede aportar fibra adicional a tu dieta.

Fiber is an essential nutrient. However, most Americans are falling far short of the recommended daily amount in their diets. Follow these tips to boost fiber in your diet.

11/13/2025

Lead paint is still present in millions of homes, sometimes under layers of newer paint. If the paint is in good shape, the lead paint is usually not a problem. Deteriorating lead-based paint (peeling, chipping, chalking, cracking, damaged, or damp) is a hazard and needs immediate attention." Learn more with the Environmental Protection Agency.
La pintura con plomo aún está presente en millones de hogares, a veces bajo capas de pintura más reciente. Si la pintura está en buen estado, la pintura con plomo generalmente no representa un problema. La pintura con plomo deteriorada (descascarada, agrietada, con aspecto de tiza, dañada o húmeda) es un peligro y requiere atención inmediata. Para obtener más información, consulte con la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA).

This page provides information on how you can reduce your family's risk of lead exposure and prevent lead poisoning.

11/06/2025

From birth to 12 months, keep your baby's mouth clean by gently wiping the gums with a clean baby washcloth. Once you see the first teeth, gently brush using a soft baby toothbrush and a smear of fluoride toothpaste.
Desde el nacimiento hasta los 12 meses, mantén la boca de tu bebé limpia, limpiando suavemente las encías con un paño de bebé limpio. Una vez que aparezcan los primeros dientes, cepíllalos suavemente usando un cepillo de dientes para bebé suave y una pequeña cantidad de pasta dental con flúor.

​Baby teeth are important. If baby teeth are lost too early, the teeth that are left may move and not leave any room for the adult teeth to come in.​

11/03/2025

10/30/2025

Don't peel fruits and vegetables without washing them first! Germs on the skin can easily transfer to the inside of fruits or vegetables when you cut or peel them.
¡No peles frutas y verduras sin lavarlas primero! Los gérmenes en la piel pueden transferirse fácilmente al interior de las frutas o verduras cuando las cortas o pelas.

10/23/2025

Make funny faces with the foods on your child's plate. It might get your child excited to eat it.
Haz caras divertidas con los alimentos en el plato de tu hijo. Podría entusiasmar a tu hijo para comerlos.

Visit CDC’s Infant and Toddler Nutrition website to learn about how to help picky eaters try new foods.

10/16/2025

Take young children to places where they can be active, such as public parks, community baseball fields, or basketball courts.
Lleve a los niños pequeños a lugares donde puedan estar activos, como parques públicos, campos de béisbol comunitarios o canchas de baloncesto.

It's easy to fit each type of activity into your child's schedule – all it takes is being familiar with the Guidelines and finding activities that your child enjoys. Learn more...

10/10/2025

Hey dads! Do you know what kangaroo care is? It is a special way to care for premature babies that helps you and your child bond.
¡Hola, papás! ¿Saben qué es el método canguro? Es una forma especial de cuidar a bebés prematuros que les ayuda a fortalecer el vínculo con su hijo.

You may be able to hold your baby in the NICU as soon as she is stable. If so, you may be interested in skin-to-skin care, also called kangaroo care.

10/02/2025

Congress has not yet passed funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), but the Arizona WIC Program is open and is here for you and your children until further notice. Please contact your local WIC clinic, visit azwic.gov or call 1-800-252-5942 if you have questions.
El Congreso aún no ha autorizado los fondos para el Programa Especial de Nutrición Suplementaria para Mujeres, Bebés y Niños (WIC), pero el programa WIC de Arizona está abierto y aquí para usted y sus hijos hasta nuevo aviso.Por favor comuníquese a su clínica de WIC, visite: azwic.gov o llame al: 1-800-252-5942 si tiene preguntas.

10/02/2025

Although many pediatricians may recommend starting vegetables before fruits, there is no evidence that your baby will develop a dislike for vegetables if fruits are given first. Babies are born with this preference for sweets, and the order of introducing foods does not change this.
Aunque muchos pediatras recomiendan empezar con las verduras antes que, con las frutas, no hay evidencia de que a tu bebé le aburran las verduras si se le dan las frutas primero. Los bebés nacen con esta preferencia por los dulces, y el orden de introducción de los alimentos no la modifica.

To help you prepare for your baby’s transition to solid food, read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).