Post on 02-Jan-2016
CACFP INFANT MEAL PATTERN
Wisconsin Department of Public InstructionChild and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
PRINT THESE DOCUMENTSListed UNDER Guidance Memorandum (GM) #12C http://fns.dpi.wi.gov/fns_centermemos
CACFP Infant Meal PatternInfant Meal Notification Forms:
Infant Meal Notification LetterCACFP Child Participation Form (PI-6077-A)
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TERMS Infant: baby from birth through 11 months
Infant Formula: iron-fortified infant formula
Exempt Infant Formula visit: http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/InfantFormula/ucm106456.htm
Medical statement required to serve/claim reimbursement for infant formulas on Exempt Formula List
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TERMS
Infant Cereal: iron-fortified dry infant cereal
Solid Foods: infant cereal, prepared baby foods
Developmentally Ready: readiness to eat solid foods All infants develop at their own
rate When an infant is developmentally
ready to eat solid foods you must offer these foods to the infant 4
REQUIREMENTS FOR FEEDING INFANTSON THE CACFP
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REQUIREMENTS FOR FEEDING INFANTS ON THE CACFP
Infant meals must be purchased and offered by the center
One type of iron-fortified infant formula
Infant cereal and solid foodsFruitsVegetablesMeatsMeat alternates
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INFANT MEAL NOTIFICATIONInform parents that one infant
formula and solid foods are provided by the center
Infant Meal Notification or CACFP Child Participation Form (GM 12C)
Parent may accept or decline formula and/or infant foods 7
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INFANT MEAL
NOTIFICATION
LETTER
CACFP CHILD
PARTICIPATION FORM
INFANT MEAL NOTIFICATION
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ABC Day Care
Baby’s Brand Iron-Fortified Formula
Katie Smith 5/4/XX
Baby’s Brand Iron-Fortified Formula
CACFP Child Participation Form
INFANT MEAL NOTIFICATION
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CACFP Child Participation Form
Baby’s Brand Iron-Fortified Formula
INFANT MEAL NOTIFICATION
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CACFP Child Participation Form
Baby’s Brand Iron-Fortified Formula
INFANT MEAL NOTIFICATION
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CACFP Child Participation Form
Baby’s Brand Iron-Fortified Formula
INFANT MEAL NOTIFICATION
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Angela Smith 6/15/XX
CACFP INFANT MEAL PATTERN
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0-3 MONTH OLDS
Breast milk or infant formula4-6 ounces
Infant meal times may vary
Feed on demand
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INFANT MEAL PATTERN4-7 MONTHS OLD Breakfast:
Breast milk / Infant Formula (4-8 fl oz) Infant Cereal (0-3 T*) – when developmentally ready
Lunch/Supper: Breast milk / Infant Formula (4-8 fl oz) Infant Cereal (0-3 T*) – when developmentally
ready and
Fruit and/or Vegetable (0-3 T*) – when developmentally ready
Snack: Breast milk / Infant Formula (4-6 fl oz)
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*T = Tablespoon
REMINDER
Ages 4-7 months: Iron-fortified infant cereal or veg/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)
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INFANT MEAL PATTERN8 THROUGH 11 MONTHS Breakfast:
6-8 fl oz IFIF or breastmilk 2-4 T Iron-fortified Infant Cereal 1-4 T Fruit and/or vegetable
Lunch/Supper: 6-8 fl oz IFIF or breastmilk 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, breastmilk, or 100% fruit juice Bread or crackers (when developmentally ready) 23
CREDITABLE BREADS AND CRACKERSBreads:
biscuitsBagelsEnglish MuffinsPita breadRollsSoft Tortillas
CrackersSaltinesSnack CrackersAnimal crackersGraham crackers
(without honey)*
*Clostridium botulinum=serious food borne illnessListing of Creditable Grains and Breads
under Guidance Memorandum 12Chttp://fns.dpi.wi.gov/fns_centermemos
REMINDERSFull 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 in a cupNo fruit drinks, fruit punch, soda, or
sweetened drinks
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OLDER INFANTS NOT EATING IFIC
1. Ask parents if you can offer IFIC at breakfast since it is required,
2. Do not claim breakfasts for these children, or
3. Request a medical statement stating that the child is eating all table foods
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OLDER INFANTS NOT EATING IFICInfants ages 8 through 11 months who are
consuming all table foods, including whole fluid milk, must have a signed medical statement on file saying these foods are appropriate for the infant
These infants may be counted in the regular meal counts and production records
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OLDER INFANTS NOT EATING IFICInfant meal records need not be
completed for infants with a signed medical statement that allows only table foods
However, the complete meal pattern for 1-12 year olds must be met for each meal claimed
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IFIC RECIPES
Iron Fortified Infant Cereal recipes for pancakes and muffins
GM #12C: Infants
WHICH MILK IS BEST?
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MilkInfants Breast milk or formula Required
Age 1 Whole or 2% (reduced-fat) Recommended
Age 2 and up 1% (low-fat) or skim (fat-free) Required
TRANSITION FROM FORMULATO WHOLE MILK
There may be a period from ages 12 – 13 months to transition children from formula to whole milk
After 13 months of age, formula is no longer a reimbursable component unless a medical statement is on file
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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
No medical statement needed
Breastmilk is a substitute for cow’s milk in the meal pattern for children
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PERTINENT WEBSITES Community Nutrition Team Home Page:
http://fns.dpi.wi.gov/fns_cacfp1
CACFP Guidance Memorandums:
http://fns.dpi.wi.gov/fns_centermemos
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