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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