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CACFP Infant Meal Pattern
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
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Listed UNDER Guidance Memorandum (GM) #12C
http://fns.dpi.wi.gov/fns_centermemos CACFP Infant Meal Pattern Infant Meal Notification Forms:
Infant Meal Notification Letter CACFP 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
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
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Requirements for Feeding Infants
on 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 foods
Fruits Vegetables Meats Meat alternates
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Infant Meal Notification
Inform 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
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Infant Meal Notification
Letter
CACFP Child Participation
Form
Infant Meal Notification 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
CACFP Child Participation Form
Baby’s Brand Iron-Fortified Formula
Infant Meal Notification
CACFP Child Participation Form
Baby’s Brand Iron-Fortified Formula
Infant Meal Notification
CACFP Child Participation Form
Baby’s Brand Iron-Fortified Formula
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Infant Meal Notification
Angela Smith 6/15/XX
CACFP Infant Meal Pattern
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0-3 Month Olds
Breast milk or infant formula 4-6 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 Fruit and/or Vegetable (0-3 T*) – when
developmentally ready Snack:
Breast milk / Infant Formula (4-6 fl oz)*T = Tablespoon
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ReminderAges 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 -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)
Creditable Breads and Crackers
Breads: Biscuits Bagels English Muffins Pita bread Rolls Soft Tortillas
Crackers Saltines Snack Crackers Animal crackers Graham crackers
(without honey)*
*Clostridium botulinum=serious food borne illnessListing of Creditable Grains and
Breads under Guidance Memorandum 12Chttp://fns.dpi.wi.gov/fns_centermemos
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Reminders
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 in a cup
No fruit drinks, fruit punch, soda, or sweetened drinks
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Older Infants Not Eating IFIC
Ask parents if you can offer IFIC at breakfast since it is required,
Do not claim breakfasts for these children, or
Request a medical statement stating that the child is eating all table foods
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Older Infants Not Eating IFIC
Infants 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 IFIC
Infant 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
IFIC Recipes
Iron Fortified Infant Cereal recipes for pancakes and muffins
GM #12C: Infants
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Which Milk is Best?
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
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Transition from Formulato Whole Milk
There may be a period between 12 and 13 months to transition children from formula to whole milk
After an infant turns 13 months old, 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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