Infant Feeding Schedule and Nutrition Log
Accurate infant feeding documentation is required by state childcare licensing and CACFP regulations. This log ensures each infant receives appropriate nutrition based on parental preference and developmental stage, with complete documentation for parent communication and regulatory compliance.
- Industry: Childcare and Education
- Frequency: Per feeding event
- Estimated Time: 5 minutes per feeding
- Role: Lead Infant Teacher
- Total Items: 32
Breast Milk and Formula Handling
Verify safe breast milk and formula handling.
- Breast milk labeled with infant name and date before storage?
- Breast milk within safe storage timeframe (refrigerator 4 days, freezer 6 months)?
- Formula prepared at correct concentration per manufacturer instructions?
- Formula container within expiration date and properly stored?
- Breast milk or formula warmed in warm water bath - not microwave?
- Correct infant identity verified before offering bottle?
Feeding Event Documentation
Document each feeding event.
- Feeding start time recorded
- Feeding type documented (breast milk, formula, solid food, combination)?
- Amount offered documented in ounces or tablespoons?
- Amount consumed documented?
- Infant fed in upright or semi-upright position (not bottle propped)?
- Infant burped after feeding?
Solid Food Introduction
Document solid food introduction per CACFP and parental guidance.
- Written parental authorization for solid food introduction on file?
- Solid foods age and developmentally appropriate per parental and pediatrician guidance?
- Only single-ingredient new foods introduced with 3-5 day wait between new foods?
- Food texture appropriate for developmental stage?
- Infant observed for allergic reaction after new food introduction?
Feeding Environment
Verify feeding environment is safe and appropriate.
- Infant feeding chair or supported position safe and appropriate?
- Caregiver fully attentive to infant during feeding with no distractions?
- Feeding area clean with sanitized surfaces?
- Individual bibs used and not shared between infants?
- Spoons and feeding utensils sanitized between uses?
CACFP Infant Meal Compliance
Verify CACFP infant feeding documentation.
- CACFP infant feeding log completed with all required components?
- Breast milk or iron-fortified formula provided at every meal per CACFP?
- No honey or honey-containing products provided to infants under 12 months?
- No cow's milk offered to infants under 12 months?
- Daily feeding log filed for licensing and CACFP compliance?
Parent Communication
Complete parent communication on daily feedings.
- Daily parent report includes all feeding times and amounts?
- Any feeding concerns communicated to parent at pickup?
- Parent notified if breast milk supply is running low?
- Parent notified of any new foods introduced and infant's reaction?
- Remaining breast milk or opened formula sent home at end of day?
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Why Use This Infant Feeding Schedule and Nutrition Log?
This infant feeding schedule and nutrition log helps childcare and education teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for lead infant teacher professionals, this checklist covers 32 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: per feeding event.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Infant Feeding Schedule and Nutrition Log cover?
This checklist covers 32 inspection items across 6 sections: Breast Milk and Formula Handling, Feeding Event Documentation, Solid Food Introduction, Feeding Environment, CACFP Infant Meal Compliance, Parent Communication. It is designed for childcare and education operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed per feeding event. Each completion takes approximately 5 minutes per feeding.
Who should use this Infant Feeding Schedule and Nutrition Log?
This checklist is designed for Lead Infant Teacher professionals in the childcare and education industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.