1.8: Infant and Toddler Feeding and Care Plan
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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):