Illinois Administrative Code
Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Part 408 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR GROUP DAY CARE HOMES
Appendix A - Meal Pattern Chart for Children 0 to 12 Months of Age
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MEAL |
Ages 0-4 Months |
Ages 4-8 Months |
Ages 8-12 Months |
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BREAKFAST |
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Infant Formula (iron fortified) |
4-6 ounces |
6-8 ounces |
6-8 ounces |
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Infant Cereal (iron fortified) |
0 |
1-3 tablespoons |
2-4 tablespoons |
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SNACK (Supplement) |
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Infant Formula (iron fortified) |
4-6 ounces |
2-4 ounces |
2-4 ounces |
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or full strength fruit |
0 |
2-4 ounces |
2-4 ounces |
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or whole fluid milk |
0 |
0 |
2-4 ounces |
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Enriched or whole-grained bread |
0 |
0-1/4 slice** |
0-1/4 slice** |
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or cracker-type product (suitable for infants) |
0 |
0-2 crackers** |
0-2 crackers** |
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LUNCH OR SUPPER |
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Infant Formula (iron fortified) |
4-6 ounces |
6-8 ounces |
6-8 ounces* |
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Infant Cereal (iron fortified) |
0 |
1-2 tablespoons |
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strained fruit and/or vegetable (to total) |
0 |
1-2 tablespoons |
3-4 tablespoons |
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Strained meat, fish, poultry, or egg yolk |
0 |
0-1 tablespoon** |
1-4 tablespoons |
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or cheese |
0 |
0-1/2 ounce** |
1/2-2 ounces |
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or cottage cheese, cheese food, or cheese spread |
0 |
0-1 ounce** |
1-4 ounces |
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* Or 6-8 ounces of whole milk and 0-3 ounces of full strength fruit juice |
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** These items are suggested, not required. Parents should ask their doctor if they have questions about what their baby should eat. |
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