C LAIMING CACFP I NFANT M EALS FOR R EIMBURSEMENT Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Guidance Memorandum #12C

I NFANT M EAL P ATTERN Birth through 3 months, breast milk or iron-fortified formula is required Infant meal times may vary with each infant 2

R EIMBURSABLE MEALS FOR B IRTH THROUGH 3 MONTHS Parent-provided breast milk Center-provided formula Parent-provided formula Non-reimbursable meal when mom breastfeeds her baby at the center 3

I NFANT M EAL R ECORDS Individual infant meal records must be maintained Time of Service meal counts for infants 4

Circle specific item served, and record amounts offered. Infant Production Record - Birth through 3 Months Month/Year July 200X Classroom/Site ___Tiny Tots_____ The minimum quantity of food must be available for the infant in order to qualify for reimbursement, but may be served during a span of time consistent with the infant's eating habits DateFirst & Last Name of ChildAgeBreakfast Iron-Fortified Infant Formula (IFIF) or Breast Milk 4-6 oz. Lunch/Supper Iron-Fortified Infant Formula (IFIF) or Breast Milk 4-6 oz. Snack Iron-Fortified Infant Formula (IFIF) or Breast Milk 4-6 oz. 7/5Katie Smith2 mo 4 oz IFIF / Breast Milk 4 oz IFIF / Breast Milk 7/6Katie2 mo 4 oz IFIF/Breast Milk 4 oz IFIF / Breast Milk 5 oz IFIF / Breast Milk 7/7Katie2 mo 5 oz IFIF / Breast Milk 5 oz IFIF / Breast Milk 5 oz IFIF / Breast Milk 7/8Absent oz IFIF / Breast Milk 7/9Katie2 mo 5 oz IFIF / Breast Milk 5 oz IFIF / Breast Milk 5 oz IFIF / Breast Milk TOTAL # of Reimbursable Meals: 5 444

I NFANT M EAL P ATTERN 4-7 MONTHS OLD Breakfast: 4-8 fl oz IFIF or breastmilk when developmentally ready 0-3 T Iron-fortified Infant Cereal Lunch/Supper: 4-8 fl oz IFIF or breastmilk 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 breastmilk 6

R EMINDER Ages 4-7 months: Iron-fortified infant cereal or veg/fruit (when developmentally ready) 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). 7

R EIMBURSABLE MEALS FOR INFANTS 4 THOUGH 7 MONTHS OLD If the infant is only drinking formula or breastmilk, you may claim meals containing: Parent-provided breast milk or formula Center-provided formula 8

R EIMBURSABLE MEALS FOR INFANTS 4 THOUGH 7 MONTHS OLD If the infant is developmentally ready to eat solid foods, infant meals may be claimed only when: (1) at least one food component is supplied by the center; (2) the center maintains infant meal records; and (3) all meal components the infant is developmentally ready to eat are provided 9

10 Parent provides formula Circle and/or record specific food items served and amounts offered. * Item provided by parent

11 Parent provides formula Circle and/or record specific food items served and amounts offered. * Item provided by parent

12 Parent provides formula Circle and/or record specific food items served and amounts offered. * Item provided by parent

13 Parent provides formula Circle and/or record specific food items served and amounts offered. * Item provided by parent 444

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I NFANT M EAL P ATTERN 8 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) 16

R EIMBURSABLE MEALS FOR 8 THROUGH 11 MONTH OLDS To claim reimbursement: Center must supply at least one of the meal components and All meal components must be offered in accordance with the CACFP Infant Meal Pattern 17

Date`First & Last Name of Child AgeBreakfast 1.Iron-Fortified Infant Formula (IFIF) or Breast Milk 6-8 oz 2. Iron Fortified Infant Cereal (IFIC) 2-4 Tbsp 3/ Fruit and/or Vegetable 1-4 T Lunch/Supper 1.Iron-Fortified Infant Formula (IFIF) or Breast Milk 6-8 oz 2.Fruit and/or Vegetable 1-4 Tbsp 3.Iron Fortified Infant Cereal 2-4 Tbsp; and/or Meat, fish, poultry, egg yolk, or cooked dry beans/peas 1-4 T; or cheese ½ -2 oz; or cottage cheese, cheese food, or cheese spread 1-4 oz Snack 1.IFIF or Breast Milk or full strength fruit juice 2-4 oz 2.Crusty bread 0-1/2 sl or whole- grain/enriched crackers 0-2 crackers (when developmentally ready) 7/5Elizabeth Thomas 8 mo 8 oz IFIF / Breast Milk 3 Tbsp IFIC T Fruit or Veg_______ 6 oz IFIF / Breast Milk 3 T Fruit or Veg sweet potatoes and/ Tbsp IFIC or ____2__T Meat/Alt Meatloaf 4 oz IFIF / Br Milk / Juice Bread or Crackers 7/6Elizabeth8 mo 6 oz IFIF / Breast Milk 3 Tbsp IFIC 2 T Fruit or Veg Banana 6 oz IFIF / Breast Milk 3 T Fruit or Veg beans and/ 3 Tbsp IFIC or _______T Meat/Alt _________ 4 oz IFIF / Br Milk / Juice 1 Bread or Crackers Total#of Reimbursable Meals: 18 Infant Production Record - 8 Months through 11 Months Month/Year July 20XX Classroom/Site _________Busy Bears______________________ The minimum quantity of food must be available for the infant in order to qualify for reimbursement, but may be served during a span of time consistent with the infant’s eating habits Circle and/or record specific food items served and amounts offered. * Item provided by parent

Date`First & Last Name of Child AgeBreakfast 1.Iron-Fortified Infant Formula (IFIF) or Breast Milk 6-8 oz 2. Iron Fortified Infant Cereal (IFIC) 2-4 Tbsp 3/ Fruit and/or Vegetable 1-4 T Lunch/Supper 1.Iron-Fortified Infant Formula (IFIF) or Breast Milk 6-8 oz 2.Fruit and/or Vegetable 1-4 Tbsp 3.Iron Fortified Infant Cereal 2-4 Tbsp; and/or Meat, fish, poultry, egg yolk, or cooked dry beans/peas 1-4 T; or cheese ½ -2 oz; or cottage cheese, cheese food, or cheese spread 1-4 oz Snack 1.IFIF or Breast Milk or full strength fruit juice 2-4 oz 2.Crusty bread 0-1/2 sl or whole- grain/enriched crackers 0-2 crackers (when developmentally ready) 7/5Elizabeth Thomas 8 mo 8 oz IFIF / Breast Milk 3 Tbsp IFIC T Fruit or Veg_______ 6 oz IFIF / Breast Milk 3 T Fruit or Veg sweet potatoes and/ Tbsp IFIC or ____2__T Meat/Alt Meatloaf 4 oz IFIF / Br Milk / Juice Bread or Crackers 7/6Elizabeth8 mo 6 oz IFIF / Breast Milk 3 Tbsp IFIC 2 T Fruit or Veg Banana 6 oz IFIF / Breast Milk 3 T Fruit or Veg beans and/ 3 Tbsp IFIC or _______T Meat/Alt _________ 4 oz IFIF / Br Milk / Juice 1 Bread or Crackers Total#of Reimbursable Meals: 19 Infant Production Record - 8 Months through 11 Months Month/Year July 20XX Classroom/Site _________Busy Bears______________________ The minimum quantity of food must be available for the infant in order to qualify for reimbursement, but may be served during a span of time consistent with the infant’s eating habits Circle and/or record specific food items served and amounts offered. * Item provided by parent 1 2 2

Date`First & Last Name of Child AgeBreakfast 1.Iron-Fortified Infant Formula (IFIF) or Breast Milk 6-8 oz 2. Iron Fortified Infant Cereal (IFIC) 2-4 Tbsp 3/ Fruit and/or Vegetable 1-4 T Lunch/Supper 1.Iron-Fortified Infant Formula (IFIF) or Breast Milk 6-8 oz 2.Fruit and/or Vegetable 1-4 Tbsp 3.Iron Fortified Infant Cereal 2-4 Tbsp; and/or Meat, fish, poultry, egg yolk, or cooked dry beans/peas 1-4 T; or cheese ½ -2 oz; or cottage cheese, cheese food, or cheese spread 1-4 oz Snack 1.IFIF or Breast Milk or full strength fruit juice 2-4 oz 2.Crusty bread 0-1/2 sl or whole- grain/enriched crackers 0-2 crackers (when developmentally ready) 7/5Tony Emmitt11 mos 8 oz IFIF / Breast Milk Tbsp IFIC 4 T Fruit or Veg_ Applesauce 8 oz IFIF / Breast Milk 4 T Fruit or Veg sweet potatoes and/ Tbsp IFIC or ____4__T Meat/Alt Meatloaf 4 oz IFIF / Br Milk / Juice 2 Bread or Crackers 7/6Tony11 mos 8 oz IFIF / Breast Milk 4 Tbsp IFIC Cheerios 4 T Fruit or Veg applesauce 8 oz IFIF / Breast Milk 4 T Fruit or Veg beans and/ Tbsp IFIC or __ ____4_T Meat/Alt Spaghetti with meat sauce 4 oz IFIF / Br Milk / Juice 1 Bread or Crackers Total#of Reimbursable Meals: 20 Infant Production Record - 8 Months through 11 Months Month/Year July 20XX Classroom/Site _________Busy Bears______________________ The minimum quantity of food must be available for the infant in order to qualify for reimbursement, but may be served during a span of time consistent with the infant’s eating habits Circle and/or record specific food items served and amounts offered. * Item provided by parent

Date`First & Last Name of Child AgeBreakfast 1.Iron-Fortified Infant Formula (IFIF) or Breast Milk 6-8 oz 2. Iron Fortified Infant Cereal (IFIC) 2-4 Tbsp 3/ Fruit and/or Vegetable 1-4 T Lunch/Supper 1.Iron-Fortified Infant Formula (IFIF) or Breast Milk 6-8 oz 2.Fruit and/or Vegetable 1-4 Tbsp 3.Iron Fortified Infant Cereal 2-4 Tbsp; and/or Meat, fish, poultry, egg yolk, or cooked dry beans/peas 1-4 T; or cheese ½ -2 oz; or cottage cheese, cheese food, or cheese spread 1-4 oz Snack 1.IFIF or Breast Milk or full strength fruit juice 2-4 oz 2.Crusty bread 0-1/2 sl or whole- grain/enriched crackers 0-2 crackers (when developmentally ready) 7/5Tony Emmitt11 mos 8 oz IFIF / Breast Milk Tbsp IFIC 4 T Fruit or Veg_ Applesauce 8 oz IFIF / Breast Milk 4 T Fruit or Veg sweet potatoes and/ Tbsp IFIC or ____4__T Meat/Alt Meatloaf 4 oz IFIF / Br Milk / Juice 2 Bread or Crackers 7/6Tony11 mos 8 oz IFIF / Breast Milk 4 Tbsp IFIC Cheerios 4 T Fruit or Veg applesauce 8 oz IFIF / Breast Milk 4 T Fruit or Veg beans and/ Tbsp IFIC or __ ____4_T Meat/Alt Spaghetti 4 oz IFIF / Br Milk / Juice 1 Bread or Crackers Total#of Reimbursable Meals: 21 Infant Production Record - 8 Months through 11 Months Month/Year July 20XX Classroom/Site _________Busy Bears______________________ The minimum quantity of food must be available for the infant in order to qualify for reimbursement, but may be served during a span of time consistent with the infant’s eating habits Circle and/or record specific food items served and amounts offered. * Item provided by parent 0 22

R EMINDERS Meal pattern must be met to claim meal Record food components offered Center must note which food(s) are provided by center and/or parent 22

R EMINDERS Amounts of offered foods must be recorded Record specific type of fruit, vegetable and meat/meat alternate You do not have to serve the entire infant meal at one time 23

R EMINDERS On the first of each month, start a new infant meal record Do not combine months File each month of infant meal records with the respective month’s claim 24

R EMINDERS Cross off any non-reimbursable meals and only claim reimbursable meals Total infant meal counts for the month and add into regular meal counts 25

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Infant Meal Records/Total # of Reimbursable Meals* * Record total monthly infant meal counts here if not included in daily counts Daily Participation Record

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