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1.8: Infant and Toddler Feeding and Care Plan

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    Infant and Toddler Feeding and Care Plan

    Purpose and Importance of This Form

    This Infant and Toddler Feeding and Care Plan is essential for ensuring that each child’s nutritional, developmental, and emotional needs are met consistently in an early childhood educational program. By collecting comprehensive information, caregivers can provide tailored care that aligns with each child's specific feeding routines, preferences, and comfort items, fostering a safe and nurturing environment. This plan also helps maintain effective communication between parents/guardians and caregivers to support the child’s overall well-being.

     

    Child Information

    Name of Child: 

    Date of Birth: 

    Date of Form Completion:   

    Bottle Feeding Details

    Is the child:

    ☐ Breastfed ☐ Bottle-fed ☐ Weaned ☐ Both

    Does the child take a bottle? ☐ Yes ☐ No

    Is the bottle warmed? ☐ Yes ☐ No

    Does the child hold their own bottle? ☐ Yes ☐ No

     

    Type of formula used: 

    Amount of formula given: 

    Last updated date of formula: 

     

    Self-Feeding Abilities

    Can the child feed themselves? ☐ Yes ☐ No

    Examples of food the child eats: 

     

    Solid Foods

    Does the child eat solid foods? ☐ Yes ☐ No

    Examples of solid foods introduced: 

     

    Pacifier Use

    Does the child take a pacifier? ☐ Yes ☐ No

    When does the child use the pacifier?

     

    Food Preferences and Allergies

    Food Likes: 

    Food Dislikes: 

    Known allergies: 

     

    Feeding and Sleep Patterns

    Breakfast

    Approximate time: 

    Types of food: 

    Approximate amount: 

     

    Lunch

    Approximate time: 

    Types of food: 

    Approximate amount: 

     

    Dinner

    Approximate time: 

    Types of food: 

    Approximate amount: 

     

    Morning Nap

    Approximate time: 

    Duration: 

     

    Afternoon Nap

    Approximate time: 

    Duration: 

     

    Additional Notes

    Special instructions or preferences: 

     

    New Foods and Dietary Changes

    Please note any new foods being added or other dietary changes that may be needed:

     

    Feeding Problems

    Has your child had any feeding problems? Please describe in detail:

     

    Napping Patterns

    Describe your child's present napping pattern in the main napping area:

     

    Does your child usually cry when going to sleep? ☐ Yes ☐ No

    Does your child usually cry when waking? ☐ Yes ☐ No

    Do you have any special ways of helping your child go to sleep?

     

    Elimination Patterns and Toileting/Diapering

    Describe your child's toileting/diapering routine:

     

    How often does your child need diaper changes or toileting assistance?

     

    Child's Interests and Comforts

    List your child's interests (e.g., toys, activities, hobbies):

     

    Things that comfort your child:

     

    Things that scare your child:

     

    Cultural Habits/Issues

    Describe any cultural habits or issues that may affect your child's behavior:

     

    Care When Sick and Special Needs

    Who cares for your child when they are sick?

     

    Does your child have any special needs (e.g., illness, medications, treatments, allergies, food intolerances, conditions, behavior)?

    Please describe and have your pediatrician submit a care plan and update it every 90 days:

     

    Surgical Procedures

    Has your child had any surgical procedures? ☐ Yes ☐ No

    If yes, please describe:

     

    Staff Training

    What special training, if any, must the staff have to provide appropriate care?

     

    Disease History

    Please indicate which of the following diseases your child has previously experienced:

    ☐ Whooping Cough ☐ Pneumonia ☐ Mumps ☐ Chicken Pox ☐ Measles (10 day)

    ☐ Allergies ☐ Eczema ☐ High Temperature (over 103°F) ☐ Neurological Conditions

    ☐ Roseola (24 hr measles) ☐ Rubella (3 day German measles) ☐ Recurrent Ear Infections

    ☐ Other (please specify): 


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