CACFP Infant Meal Pattern Requirements Presented by the

CACFP Infant Meal Pattern Requirements Presented by the Child Care Resource Center

Definitions from USDA Infant: A child is defined as an infant from birth to the date of their first birthday Infant Formula: Any iron-fortified infant formula, including soy-based, intended for dietary use solely as a food for normal, healthy infants served in liquid state according to manufacturer’s recommended dilution.

Definitions from USDA �Infant Cereal: Any iron-fortified dry cereal specially formulated for and generally recognized as cereal for infants that is routinely mixed with breast milk or ironfortified infant formula prior to consumption. �Developmentally Ready—An infant’s developmental readiness determines which foods should be fed, what texture the foods should be, and which feeding styles to use. • All infants develop at their own rate. • If an infant is developmentally ready, you must offer these foods to the infant.

Requirements for Feeding Infants in the CACFP

Requirements for Feeding Infants in the CACFP Infant MUST be enrolled in the CACFP Infant meals must be offered by the center Parent may accept or decline formula and/or infant foods

Infant Meals. Parent Preference Letter A center must inform parents in writing that an iron-fortified infant formula (specifying type) and foods for infants are provided by the child care center.

Infant Meals. Parent Preference Letter This form must be on file for every enrolled infant.

Infant Meals. Parent Preference Letter

Infant Meals. Parent Preference Letter Irene Infant Patty Parent 1/21/14 6/15/14

Infant Meals-Parent Preference Form Submission and Record Keeping Center sends a copy to CCRC by: ◦ Fax – (440) 960 -7191 Attention: CACFP Center Enrollment ◦ Email – centercacfp@ccrcinc. com Center mails original to CCRC with monthly claim information

Meal Patterns for Infants in the CACFP

Infant Meal Pattern: 0 -3 months ‣ Through 3 months, the only meal component that is required is breast milk or iron-fortified formula (4 -6 ounces) ‣ Infant meal times may vary depending on the individual infant

Infant Meal Pattern: 4 -7 months old Breakfast: ◦ 4 -8 fl oz IFIF or breast milk (when developmentally ready) ◦ 0 -3 T Iron-fortified Infant Cereal Lunch/Supper: ◦ 4 -8 fl oz IFIF or breast milk (when developmentally ready) ◦ 0 -3 T Iron-fortified Infant Cereal and ◦ 0 -3 T Fruit and/or Vegetable Snack: ◦ 4 -6 fl oz IFIF or breast milk

Just Remember… For infants ages 4 -7 months: ‣ Iron-fortified infant cereal or vegetable/fruit (when developmentally ready) means that the meal component is required only if the child is developmentally ready to eat that food(s) ‣ When the child is ready to eat that food, and the parents want you to serve it, that component must be served at the meal(s)

Infant Meal Pattern: 8 -11 months Breakfast: ◦ 6 -8 fl oz IFIF or breast milk ◦ 2 -4 T Iron-fortified Infant Cereal ◦ 1 -4 T Fruit and/or vegetable Lunch/Supper: ◦ ◦ 6 -8 fl oz IFIF or breast milk 1 -4 T Fruit and/or Vegetable 2 -4 T Iron-fortified Infant Cereal and/or Meat/Meat Alternate Snack: ◦ 2 -4 fl oz IFIF, breast milk, or 100% fruit juice ◦ Bread or crackers (when developmentally ready)

And Remember… For infants ages 8 -11 months: ‣ Full strength (100%) juice is reimbursable only at snack for 8 through 11 month old infants ‣ Juice cannot be diluted or watered down for infants ‣ Juice should only be served to infants when they are ready to drink the juice from a cup ‣ No fruit drinks, fruit punch, soda, or sweetened drinks

Older Infants not eating Iron Fortified Infant Cereal Talk with parents and ask if you can offer IFIC at breakfast since it’s required Respect the family’s preference and request a medical statement stating that the child is eating all table foods

Older Infants not eating Iron Fortified Iron Cereal ‣ Infant meal records need not be completed for infants with a signed medical statement that table foods are allowed ‣ However, the complete meal pattern for 112 year olds must be met for each meal that is to be claimed

Which Milk is Best? Breast milk or iron-fortified infant formula is required for the first year Pasteurized whole milk from 1 - 2 years old is required After 2 years of age, 1% or skim is required

Transition from Formula to Whole Milk After 13 months of age, formula is no longer a reimbursable component unless a medical statement is on file

Breastmilk for Babies over 12 months of age �Continue to serve babies their mother’s milk as long as the mother is able and wishes to provide it �Medical statement required �Breast milk is a substitute for cow’s milk in the meal pattern for children

Creditable/Non-Creditable Foods Iron Fortified Infant Cereal Commercially prepared plain fruits and vegetables Non-Creditable Foods Cereal in Jars, Dried Infant Cereal containing fruit, regular adult breakfast cereals (hot or cold) Finger Puffs Fruits and vegetables listing water as the first ingredient Cereal, pudding, desserts with fruits/vegetable as first ingredient

Creditable/Non-Creditable Foods Meat and meat alternatives (egg yolks, dried/canned beans or peas) Non-Creditable Foods Peanut butter and nuts Shell Fish Hot Dogs Yogurt Fish Sticks Baby Food Meat Sticks Home Canned Meats Commercial Baby Food Combination Meals

Non-Discrimination Statement In accordance with Federal Law and U. S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D. C. 20250 -9410 or call toll free (866) 632 -9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877 -8339; or (800) 845 -6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Child Care Resource Center Contact Information 5350 Oberlin Ave Lorain OH 44053 (440) 960 -7187 or (800) 526 -5268 (440) 960 -7191 (Fax) centercacfp@ccrcinc. com CACFP Team: Martha Deavers Ext 232

In accordance with Federal Law and U. S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D. C. 20250 -9410 or call toll free (866) 632 -9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877 -8339; or (800) 845 -6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.