2 Year Olds and Milk...

[KEG123]

So I just saw on my claim report for June that the USDA had a new milk policy. Basically stating that kids 2 and up have to have 1% or skim milk. Is this just Illinois? Or everywhere? Did you get the memo?

[irishdancer]

In Florida I have had to have the two types of milk for a while now
I know it seems like such a pain to have to have 2 types of mile, especially if you only have 1 kid in a particular age range. Have to buy half gallons which cost way too much.

[GotKids]

I am in Nebraska and my food program lady said even UNDER 2's could do the skim/lowfat milk if they need whole I now need a drs note. I am not complaining at all. I hate buying 2 kinds of milk so this is a welcome change.

[KEG123]

Well we all drink 2% here. Guess I'll have to switch to 1%.

[SunflowerMama]

I like the change too. I have all mine on skim now anyway and the youngest is 15 months.

[Meeko]

So I just saw on my claim report for June that the USDA had a new milk policy. Basically stating that kids 2 and up have to have 1% or skim milk. Is this just Illinois? Or everywhere? Did you get the memo?

Same here in Utah. Whole milk from 12 months to 2 years and then 1% or skimmed.

[mom2many]

I just asked my food program lady about this yesterday, when she came by for her visit and she said nothing has changed here in CA.

[Zoe]

Same in Minnesota. Doesn't really affect me as I am a Skim drinker anyway.

[Meyou]

I thought milk fat was good for babies growing brains?

[familyschoolcare]

I think the policy is stupid is 1 or 1 1/2 percent difference really going to be that big of a deal.

[MG&Lsmom]

I thought milk fat was good for babies growing brains?

Absolutely, unfortunately too many people rely on that whole milk fat as a substitute for working with kids to eat real meals. I've had kids who would drink a gallon of whole milk a day and not touch a single food item if they were allowed.

[familyschoolcare]

Absolutely, unfortunately too many people rely on that whole milk fat as a substitute for working with kids to eat real meals. I've had kids who would drink a gallon of whole milk a day and not touch a single food item if they were allowed.

Alright now while I think the rule is stupid I agree with the above mentioned logic at least I have one of those kids, and he is 17 now and would still drink a gallon of milk a day and not eat anything if I let him. However, he has a diagnosis social disorder which play into it because he find the act of eating to be boring not simulating enough for him to bother with.

[sharlan]

I just asked my food program lady about this yesterday, when she came by for her visit and she said nothing has changed here in CA.

CA regs change 1/2/2012.

AB 2084 (BROWNLEY), Chapter 593, Statutes of 2010 Affects: Child Care Centers (CCCs) and FCCHs – No Action Required until January 2012. Subject: Nutritious Beverages in Child Care Facilities
Summary: AB 2084 added Section 1596.808 to the Health and Safety Code related to nutritious beverages and affects all licensed child care facilities. The law will not go into effect until January 1, 2012 and will allow the department to adapt the provisions by bulletin, as specified. The new law requires CCCs and FCCHs to comply with the following beverage provisions:
• Whenever milk is served, serve only lowfat (one percent) milk or nonfat milk to children two years of age or older.
• Limit juice to not more than one serving per day of 100 percent juice.
• Serve no beverages with added sweeteners, either natural or artificial. “Beverages with added sweeteners” does not include infant formula or complete balanced nutritional products designed for children.
• Make clean and safe drinking water readily available and accessible to children throughout the day.
The law provides for the following exceptions to the bill’s requirements regarding beverages served at a licensed child day care facility:
• If a child has a medical necessity documented by a physician that includes the need for “medical food” as defined by Section 109971 of the Health and Safety Code, a licensed child care facility shall be exempt from complying with the beverage requirements to the extent necessary to meet the medical needs of that child.
• This section shall not apply to beverages at a licensed child day care facility that are provided by a parent or legal guardian for his or her child.
The CDSS will only determine compliance during a regularly scheduled, authorized inspection, and shall not be required to conduct separate and independent visits.

[sharlan]

I don't like skim milk, but normally buy 2%.

[familyschoolcare]

CA regs change 1/2/2012.

AB 2084 (BROWNLEY), Chapter 593, Statutes of 2010 Affects: Child Care Centers (CCCs) and FCCHs – No Action Required until January 2012. Subject: Nutritious Beverages in Child Care Facilities
Summary: AB 2084 added Section 1596.808 to the Health and Safety Code related to nutritious beverages and affects all licensed child care facilities. The law will not go into effect until January 1, 2012 and will allow the department to adapt the provisions by bulletin, as specified. The new law requires CCCs and FCCHs to comply with the following beverage provisions:
• Whenever milk is served, serve only lowfat (one percent) milk or nonfat milk to children two years of age or older.
• Limit juice to not more than one serving per day of 100 percent juice.
• Serve no beverages with added sweeteners, either natural or artificial. “Beverages with added sweeteners” does not include infant formula or complete balanced nutritional products designed for children.
• Make clean and safe drinking water readily available and accessible to children throughout the day.
The law provides for the following exceptions to the bill’s requirements regarding beverages served at a licensed child day care facility:
• If a child has a medical necessity documented by a physician that includes the need for “medical food” as defined by Section 109971 of the Health and Safety Code, a licensed child care facility shall be exempt from complying with the beverage requirements to the extent necessary to meet the medical needs of that child.
• This section shall not apply to beverages at a licensed child day care facility that are provided by a parent or legal guardian for his or her child.
The CDSS will only determine compliance during a regularly scheduled, authorized inspection, and shall not be required to conduct separate and independent visits.

Well at least now I will be able to truthfully "blame" the food program for why I only offer one serving of juice at snack and do not offer anything except water between meals.