Breastfeeding In Childcare Resource

[Blackcat31]

:::::: I hear you!! Ironically I just had to change shoes because one of the *discount* storage bags had a small tear in the bottom inside corner as I picked it up to dip in the warmer....

Waking kids up with sticky shoes squeeking on my freshly mopped floors worry me more than the miniscule risk of transmission...

I keep all bags of breast milk inside bigger baggies for that exact reason.

Leakage goes into outer bag and not my shoes.

[Cat Herder]

I keep all bags of breast milk inside bigger baggies for that exact reason.

Leakage goes into outer bag and not my shoes.

Hmm.... noted lovethis

I'd like to thaw/transfer a days worth into that many bottles in the early mornings (while I'm preparing breakfast/lunch), but the bottles have become so expensive I'd hate to ask the moms to send in more than 2.

Of course, everyone uses a different brand (**new improved models coming out every 90 days :confused:), many go through two or three until they find the right fit, so supplying them would almost impossible anymore. ::

[Cat Herder]

not flaming, just honestly interested and curious. Of course the FDA site is down so I can't see anything on there about the food program or anything! @@

Hope this works... It was in a graph and I dont know how to make that copy over.


Birth through 3 months
4–6 fluid ounces formula1 or breast milk2, 3
4–6 fluid ounces formula1 or breast milk2, 3
4–6 fluid ounces formula1 or breast milk2, 3

4 months through 7 months
4–8 fluid ounces formula1 or breast milk2, 3
0-3 tablespoons infant cereal1, 4
4–8 fluid ounces formula1 or breast milk2, 3
0-3 tablespoons infant cereal1, 4
0-3 tablespoons fruit and/or vegetable4
4–6 fluid ounces formula1 or breast milk2, 3

8 months through 11 months
6–8 fluid ounces formula1 or breast milk2, 3 and
2–4 tablespoons infant cereal1 and
1–4 tablespoons fruit and/or vegetable
6–8 fluid ounces formula1 or breast milk2, 3
2–4 tablespoons infant cereal1 and
1–4 tablespoons fruit and/or vegetable
1–4 tablespoons meat, fish, poultry, egg yolk, or cooked dry beans or peas; or
½–2 ounces cheese, or
1–4 Tbsp cottage cheese, cheese food or cheese spread.
2–4 fluid ounces formula1 or breast milk2, 3 or fruit juice5
0–1/2 slice bread4, 6 or
0–2 crackers4, 6


1 Infant formula and dry infant cereal shall be iron-fortified. 2 It is recommended that breast milk be served in place of formula from birth through 11 months. 3 For some breastfed infants who regularly consume less than the minimum amount of breast milk per feeding, a serving of less than the minimum amount of breast milk may be offered, with additional breast milk offered if the infant is still hungry. 4 A serving of this component shall be optional. 5 Fruit juice shall be full-strength. 6 Bread and bread alternates shall be made from whole-grain or enriched meal or flourHope this works....

[Patches]

Legally, we have to toss a breast milk (or formula bottle) if baby doesn't finish it. Sometimes that can be a decent amount of milk left. That is so precious to moms struggling to produce enough.

I may or may not bend the rules on that one if asked. Breastmilk is good at room temp for far longer than licensing rules dictate.

Same here

[tratliff]

I understand breastmilk not being able to be re-used and what not. It's sad to me because breastmilk changes as baby grows and for the most part, the nutritional needs change to meet baby's current needs so the baby doesn't need to consume more and more at one time, like with formula. Question about those nutritional guideline, are they saying you have to start solids at 4 months? Seriously, my own children don't start solids until much later and newer recommendations are saying not to start before 6 months. Why do so many different sources say different things? And 6 ounces is just such a huge amount for such a tiny tummy! It just boggles my mind. Does it matter if you offer smaller bottles more frequently throughout the day, or are the requirements saying only to feed 3 times per day with large bottles? And, legally, what can they do if an infant refuses to eat the full bottle? I mean, come on, you can offer the bottle, but you can't make them eat. Ugh, more reasons I won't take infants... I wouldn't bend the rules but I would highly suggest moms sending premade bottles in small increments so less gets wasted.