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The document specifies meal and snack components by age range, including breast milk or iron-fortified infant formula, iron-fortified cereals, allowed solid foods, and limits or requirements for yogurt, juices, grains, and added sugars. 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First St. Springfield, IL 62777-0001  \n(800) 545-7892  \nThe Infant Meal Pattern lists the food to be offered infants from birth through 11 months. The infant meal must contain each of the following components in the amounts indicated for the appropriate age group in order to qualify for reimbursement.  \nChild care institutions and family day care home providers should:  \n• Work closely with parents to decide what foods to serve infants.  \n• Offer food with texture and consistency appropriate for the development of the infant.  \n• Serve food during times consistent with the infant’s eating habits. For example, lunch components may be served at two feedings between noon and 2 p. m.  \n• Solid foods are introduced at 6 months or when developmentally appropriate for the infant. The provider should work with the parent to determine when solid foods should be served.  \n\n| MEAL | FOOD COMPONENTS | AGE\u003Cbr>Birth Through 5 Months | AGE\u003Cbr>6 Through 11 Months |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Breakfast/\u003Cbr>Lunch/\u003Cbr>Supper | Breast Milk1 or Iron Fortified Infant Formula2 ; | 4-6 fluid ounces | 6-8 fluid ounces;\u003Cbr>AND |\n|  | Iron Fortified Infant Cereal2,3\u003Cbr>Meat5, Fish5, Poultry5, Whole Egg5, Cooked dry beans, peas, and lentils5, OR\u003Cbr>Cheese5 ; OR Cottage Cheese5 ; OR Yogurt4,5; OR |  | 0-1/2 oz eq\u003Cbr>OR\u003Cbr>0-4 tablespoons\u003Cbr>OR\u003Cbr>0-2 ounces\u003Cbr>0-4 ounces (volume)\u003Cbr>0-4 ounces or ½\u003Cbr>cup;\u003Cbr>OR a combination of the above\u003Cbr>AND |\n|  | Vegetable6 or Fruit6, or a combination of both5,6 |  | 0-2 tablespoons |\n| Snack | Breast Milk1 or Iron Fortified Infant Formula2 | 4-6 fluid ounces | 2-4 fluid ounces\u003Cbr>AND |\n|  | Iron Fortified Infant Cereal2,3 |  | 0-1/2 oz eq\u003Cbr>OR |\n|  | Ready-To-Eat Breakfast Cereal3,5,7,8 |  | 0-1/4 oz eq\u003Cbr>OR |\n|  | Crackers3,7 |  | 0-1/4 oz eq\u003Cbr>OR |\n|  | Bread3,7 |  | 0-1/2 oz eq\u003Cbr>AND |\n|  | Vegetable6 or Fruit6, or a combination of both5,6 |  | 0-2 tablespoons |\n\n1Breast milk or formula, or portions of both, must be served; however, it is recommended that breast milk be served from birth through 11 months. 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 at a later time if the infant will consume more.  \n2 Infant formula and dry infant cereal must be iron-fortified.  \n3 Information on crediting grain items may be found in FNS guidance.  \n4 Through Sept. 30, 2025, yogurt must contain no more than 23 grams of total sugars per 6 ounces. By Oct. 1, 2025, yogurt must contain no more than 12 grams of added sugars per 6 ounces (2 grams of added sugars per ounce) .  \n5 A serving of this component is required when the infant is developmentally ready to accept it.  \n6 Fruit and vegetable juices must not be served.  \n7 A serving of grains must be whole grain-rich, enriched meal, enriched flour, bran, or germ.  \n8 Through Sept. 30, 2025, breakfast cereals must contain no more than 6 grams of total sugars per dry ounce. By Oct. 1, 2025, breakfast cereals must contain no more than 6 grams of added sugars per dry ounce.  \nRequired Guidelines for Infant Meals  \nResponsibilities of the Child Care Providers—All childcare providers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program must provide all the infant components appropriate for the age of the infant according to the Infant Meal Pattern. This includes:  \n􀀀 At least one iron-fortified infant formula which meets the definition of infant formula. It is recommended the childcare provider select an infant formula that satisfies the needs of one or more of the infants in your care.  \n􀀀 Iron-fortified dry infant cereal.  \nThe childcare provider must feed the infant themselves to receive reimbursement. 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