infant training

Infant Meals and Required Recordsin theCACFP: 

Infant Meals and Required Records in the CACFP

http://www.nde.state.ne.us/NS/cacfp/feeding_infants.pdf: 

http://www.nde.state.ne.us/NS/cacfp/feeding_infants.pdf

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http://www.nde.state.ne.us/ns/adobe/ns_408_g.pdf

Nutrition Services Web Site: 

Nutrition Services Web Site http://www.nde.state.ne.us/NS/ Click on CACFP at the top of the page Choose Infant Feeding in the drop down box

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All Centers Are Required to Offer Infant Meals

Centers are allowed to claim infant meals containing parent provided formula*: 

Centers are allowed to claim infant meals containing parent provided formula*

Definition of Infant in the Child and Adult Care Food Program: 

Definition of Infant in the Child and Adult Care Food Program Birth through 11 months Up to the day the child has his/her first birthday

Requirements for Feeding Infants: 

Requirements for Feeding Infants Iron-fortified infant formula must be offered by each center Parent must accept or decline this formula

Infant Formula/Feeding Selection Form: 

Infant Formula/Feeding Selection Form Formerly Sign-Off Form A signed form must be on file for each child under 1 year old

Infant Formula/Feeding Selection Form: 

Infant Formula/Feeding Selection Form Top portion completed during enrollment. Center must list a specific formula. Bottom portion completed after the infant is 4 months old

Infant Formula Selection Form: 

Infant Formula Selection Form INFANT FORMULA SELECTION FORM  In order to comply with the requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), the following must be completed when the infant is enrolled in the center:     Infant Name: _____________________________Date of Birth: ________________   Formula Offered by Center: ____________________________________ (must be filled out by the center)   _____ I accept the above named formula for my infant.   _____ I decline the above named formula for my infant. Check one of the following boxes: □ I will furnish breast milk for my infant.   □ I will furnish formula for my infant. Name of formula:______________________ Parent Signature _________________________________ Date ________________________    

Infant Formula/Selection Form: 

Infant Formula/Selection Form INFANT FEEDING SELECTION FORM  To be completed when the infant is 4 - 7 months old   _____ My infant is developmentally ready to be served solid foods. Choose one of the following:   _____I accept the CACFP meal pattern provided by this center for my infant.   _____I decline the CACFP meal pattern provided by this center for my infant and I will provide food for my infant.   ______________________ __________________ Parent Signature Date

Required:Iron Fortified Infant Formula: 

Required: Iron Fortified Infant Formula Current list is found on the Web Site: Nutrition Services - Child And Adult Care Food Program - Infant Feeding Choose Formulas that do not require medical statement

Breast Milk: 

Breast Milk Credited the same as formula Chapter 3 provides information on handling breast milk

Infant Feeding Selection Form: 

Infant Feeding Selection Form Parent completes when the infant is ready for solid food Parent indicates acceptance of the CACFP meal pattern

Iron Fortified Infant Cereal: 

Iron Fortified Infant Cereal Mix with breast milk or formula Feed with a spoon; not from a bottle

Vegetables and Fruits: 

Vegetables and Fruits Introduce fruits and vegetables that the infant is receiving at home

Vegetables and Fruits: 

Vegetables and Fruits Commercially Prepared Center Prepared

Commercially Prepared Vegetables and Fruits: 

Commercially Prepared Vegetables and Fruits Must list vegetable or fruit as first ingredient Plain vegetables and fruits are preferred

Commercially Prepared Vegetables and Fruits: 

Commercially Prepared Vegetables and Fruits Must list Vegetable or Fruit as the first ingredient Not creditable Cereals, desserts, puddings listing fruit as the first ingredient Fruit or vegetable listing water as the first ingredient Fruits containing tapioca Fruits/vegetable containing DHA

Center Prepared Fruits and Vegetables: 

Center Prepared Fruits and Vegetables Make texture appropriate Avoid canned vegetables that are high in sodium. Frozen is best Avoid canned or frozen fruits with added sugar

Meat and Meat Alternates: 

Meat and Meat Alternates Lean meat and poultry with appropriate texture

Meat and Meat Alternates: 

Meat and Meat Alternates Not creditable: Fish Sticks Hot dogs/“Baby Food” meat sticks Home canned meats Combination Dinners

Meat and Meat Alternates: 

Meat and Meat Alternates Eggs: Egg yolks at 8 months Yolk must be hard cooked Avoid egg whites until after 1 year

Meat and Meat Alternates: 

Meat and Meat Alternates Cheese Introduced at 8 months or older Regular cheese rather than processed cheese

Meat and Meat Alternates: 

Meat and Meat Alternates Dried beans and peas Cooked and pureed or mashed

Bread/Crackers: 

Bread/Crackers Bread or crackers Strips of dry bread, toast, tortillas Plain crackers Teething biscuits

Foods to Avoid: 

Foods to Avoid Honey: either plain or in foods Honey is prohibited for infants Artificial Sweeteners

Infant Meal Pattern: 

Infant Meal Pattern Through 3 months the only meal component is breast milk or formula

Reimbursable meals for Birth through 3 months: 

Reimbursable meals for Birth through 3 months Parent provided breast milk Parent provided formula Center provided formula Staff mother breast-feeding during work hours Only exception is when visiting mother breastfeeds infant

Reimbursable meals for 4 though 7 month olds: 

Reimbursable meals for 4 though 7 month olds Parent provided breast milk Center provided formula Parent provided formula Foods added as appropriate provided by Center

Reminders: 

Reminders Ages 4-7 months: 0-3 T cereal or veg/fruit means that the meal component is optional Portion size not listing zero as a measurement indicates the component must be offered.

Reimbursable meals for 8 through 11 month olds: 

Reimbursable meals for 8 through 11 month olds Center must provide meal components with either breast milk or formula

Reminders: 

Reminders Ages 8-11 months: Breakfast--infant cereal is required Lunch & Supper-- infant cereal and/or meat/meat alternate must be served

Reminders: 

Reminders Full strength (100%) juice is reimbursable only at snack for 8 through 11 month old infants Juice should be pasteurized

Reimbursement Requirements: 

Reimbursement Requirements Infant must be enrolled Infant Formula/Feeding Selection Form must be completed

Reimbursement Requirements: 

Reimbursement Requirements Infant Meal Record must be completed Meals counted at point of service Claim as “Paid” unless IEF is on file

Infant Meal Records: 

Infant Meal Records Weekly Record One per individual per week OR Daily Record One per day for multiple infants

Daily Infant Meal Record: 

Daily Infant Meal Record One record per day for all infants in an age group List each infant’s name and Date of Birth (D.O.B.) List amount of food offered at each meal to be claimed Count the meals at the bottom of the page

Weekly Meal Record: Individual Infant: 

Weekly Meal Record: Individual Infant List the infant’s name and Date of Birth (D.O.B.) List amount of food offered at each meal to be claimed Count the meals at the bottom of the page

Reminders: 

Reminders The amount of formula or breast milk and food offered must be recorded. Please note if formula (F) or Breast Milk (B) if offered.

Question: 

Question A parent mixes cereal and formula in a bottle and brings it to the center. Can we claim this as a creditable formula for a meal?

Answer: 

Answer A parent mixes cereal and formula in a bottle and brings it to the center. Can we claim this as a creditable formula for a meal? A doctor’s statement is needed to claim formula mixed with cereal.

Question: 

Question If a parent wants an infant to have more than three meals during the day, who should furnish the formula for the meals that cannot be claimed?

Answer: 

Answer If a parent wants an infant to have more than three meals during the day, who should furnish the formula for the meals that cannot be claimed? The parent because the center is not required to provide formula for more than three meals per infant per day.

Question: 

Question Is yogurt a creditable food for infants?

Answer: 

Answer Is yogurt a creditable food for infants? No. Commercially prepared, plain yogurt can be served as an extra to infants 8 months and older, but it is not creditable as a meat/meat alternate.

Question: 

Question Are meals served to a child who just turned one year old reimbursable if they contain infant formula?

Answer: 

Answer Are meals served to a child who just turned one year old reimbursable if they contain infant formula? Yes, for a period of one month. After the 13th month, a doctor’s statement will be needed for formula to continue in place of fluid milk.

Question: 

Question If a physician prescribes whole cow’s milk as a substitute for breast milk or formula for an infant under 12 months of age, are meals reimbursable?

Answer: 

Answer If a physician prescribes whole cow’s milk as a substitute for breast milk or formula for an infant under 12 months of age, are meals reimbursable? Yes, with a doctor’s statement, the meal pattern can be amended.

Question: 

Question Must all infants be fed during the period identified as meal time on the center agreement with NDE?

Answer: 

Answer Must all infants be fed during the period identified as meal time in the center agreement with NDE? No, infants may be fed on demand.