Brands

Is Pedialyte WIC approved?

We searched every product name on 14 state WIC approved product lists for Pedialyte electrolyte drink.

Not on any of the 14 lists we checked That is "not on the list", which is not always the same as "not allowed". See below.
PediaSure, Ensure, Boost and similar shakes are WIC-eligible nutritionals: a WIC clinic issues them only with medical documentation, and only the item on your benefits.

Medical foods & shakes brands on the most lists

If Pedialyte is not on your list, these brands of WIC-eligible nutritionals are on many state lists. Check your state's column.

PediaSureon 14 of 14 listsBooston 12 of 14 listsEnsureon 10 of 14 listsNeocateon 9 of 14 listsEnfamilon 9 of 14 listsPeptamenon 8 of 14 listsNestleon 6 of 14 listsEleCareon 5 of 14 lists
Medical foods & shakes by state

What a state list says about missing items

"This list is updated on an ongoing basis. There may be eligible products that are not on this list."New York State WIC Full APL, valid as of November 5, 2026

Other states publish similar lists without that sentence. In every state, the list is what stores load into their registers, so an item that is missing is usually declined until the state adds it.

Questions

Can I buy Pedialyte with WIC?

We did not find Pedialyte on any of the 14 lists we compare, so it is unlikely to ring up as a WIC item in those states. Lists do change, so check your state's WIC app or ask your clinic.

Why isn't Pedialyte on the lists?

Each state chooses products that meet the federal WIC food package rules and its own criteria, such as container size, cost and nutrition limits. The lists do not say why a brand is left out; the state WIC agency decides, and manufacturers can ask to have products reviewed.

Does "not on the list" mean "not allowed"?

Not always. New York's list says "There may be eligible products that are not on this list," and some lists authorize a whole group of items rather than every barcode. For a definite answer in a store, scan the item in your state's WIC app or ask your WIC clinic.

What WIC-eligible nutritionals is on most lists instead?

PediaSure (14 of 14 lists), Boost (12 of 14 lists), Ensure (10 of 14 lists), Neocate (9 of 14 lists). See the full comparison by state on our medical foods & shakes page.

List dates for all 14 columns

Source: state WIC Authorized Product List files (linked on each state page). Product names are as printed in the lists; one product can appear under slightly different names in different states. Unofficial; not affiliated with USDA, any state WIC agency or Pedialyte.