Infant Feeding Schedule Form?

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  • SunflowerMama
    Advanced Daycare.com Member
    • Mar 2010
    • 1113

    Infant Feeding Schedule Form?

    I'm starting new 3 month old Monday and I'm so excited! My state requires I keep a feeding schedule on file and adjust as necessary every 3 months.

    I'm searching online to find something to send to the mom tonight for her to bring on Monday but I can't find one. If you haven't guessed I haven't had an infant yet and have only cared for those on table food.

    Does anyone have a form they give families to fill out before coming or do you just have them type up a typical schedule and bring that with them.

    If you have a form and would be willing to share I'd really appreciate it. Thanks so much!
  • Meeko
    Advanced Daycare.com Member
    • Mar 2011
    • 4351

    #2
    Ugh! More government forms! I get so tired of them.

    Here...I feed infants on demand so a form would be useless...the babies make their own schedules really while very small. They eventually fall into OUR routine after that.

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    • nannyde
      All powerful, all knowing daycare whisperer
      • Mar 2010
      • 7320

      #3
      Originally posted by SunflowerMama
      I'm starting new 3 month old Monday and I'm so excited! My state requires I keep a feeding schedule on file and adjust as necessary every 3 months.

      I'm searching online to find something to send to the mom tonight for her to bring on Monday but I can't find one. If you haven't guessed I haven't had an infant yet and have only cared for those on table food.

      Does anyone have a form they give families to fill out before coming or do you just have them type up a typical schedule and bring that with them.

      If you have a form and would be willing to share I'd really appreciate it. Thanks so much!
      What kind of schedule could you keep on file for a free feeding infant?
      http://www.amazon.com/Daycare-Whispe...=doing+daycare

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      • SunflowerMama
        Advanced Daycare.com Member
        • Mar 2010
        • 1113

        #4
        Originally posted by nannyde
        What kind of schedule could you keep on file for a free feeding infant?
        I have no idea and that's why I'm a bit at a loss. I have a "getting to know my infant" form that just asks for basic information on the infant including when they typically eat, nap, etc. but the state says I must "obtain and follow written instructions that are signed and dated by the parent".

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        • heyhun77
          Advanced Daycare.com Member
          • Jan 2011
          • 370

          #5
          I wonder if they are looking more for a feeding plan that the parents fill out? I use one as a part of my infant social resume. It has space for tiny infant eating just formula all the way through starting solids and up until they are eating table foods. I can't upload my version that is in my enrollment packets but here is a link to one that is very similar.



          I do this with newly enrolled infants and then as needed. I keep the page with the individual foods listed in their cubby along with their daily report book so that the parents can update the solid foods list as they introduce items at home. I have them make a note in the daily report book (in their section they fill out in the morning) so I know I can purchase/prepare new foods for the child.

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          • AnneCordelia
            Daycare.com Member
            • Jul 2011
            • 816

            #6
            I would also want to know what the infant is eating before I make a schedule. At 3 months a formula fed baby can go 3-4 hours between feeds but a baby fed breastmilk will probably eat closer to every 2 hours.

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            • SunflowerMama
              Advanced Daycare.com Member
              • Mar 2010
              • 1113

              #7
              Originally posted by heyhun77
              I wonder if they are looking more for a feeding plan that the parents fill out? I use one as a part of my infant social resume. It has space for tiny infant eating just formula all the way through starting solids and up until they are eating table foods. I can't upload my version that is in my enrollment packets but here is a link to one that is very similar.



              I do this with newly enrolled infants and then as needed. I keep the page with the individual foods listed in their cubby along with their daily report book so that the parents can update the solid foods list as they introduce items at home. I have them make a note in the daily report book (in their section they fill out in the morning) so I know I can purchase/prepare new foods for the child.
              This form looks great and I'm sure what they are looking for. I'll just tweak it a bit for my program. Thanks so much!!

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              • Cat Herder
                Advanced Daycare.com Member
                • Dec 2010
                • 13744

                #8
                The provider shall secure from the parents infant formula and feeding plan for children under 1 year of age.


                Child’s Name Child’s Birthday Date Plan Completed
                _____________ ______________ ______________


                What type of formula is used? ___________________________________________

                Amount of formula to be given: ___________________________________________

                Updated amounts of formula:
                Date:___________
                Date:___________
                Date:____________

                Instructions for the introduction of solid foods:


                Food likes:


                Food dislikes:


                Does child take a pacifier? Yes  No If yes, when? _________________________________

                Does your child have Allergies/Known Medical Conditions (Include any premixed formula)?  Yes  No
                If yes, please list: ______________________________________________________________________

                Your child will be placed on back to sleep per SIDS rules unless written doctor’s statement is provided.

                CHILD’S SCHEDULE:

                Breakfast_______
                (approximate time) Type and approximate amount of food

                Lunch _______
                (approximate time) Type and approximate amount of food

                Dinner _______
                (approximate time) Type and approximate amount of food


                Morning Nap ______ Afternoon Nap ________
                (approximate time) (approximate time)

                Infant feeding plan needs to be updated every three months, or as needed, in regards to adding new foods or other dietary changes with a new parent/guardian signature and date:


                Parent/Guardian Signature____________ Date_____________
                - Unless otherwise stated, all my posts are personal opinion and worth what you paid for them.

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                • texascare
                  Daycare.com Member
                  • Mar 2011
                  • 203

                  #9
                  Here in Texas the state wants a feeding schedule every month until the child is 1yr of age. I just put down when the child eats, what they eats, etc and that is what they accept. Parents must sign it each month as well. When the state has come out they just check to see i have one...

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