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Feeding and Nutrition

Newborn Essentials

Newborn Essentials
January 11, 2022
Preparing for Baby Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming! From the nursery to doctor’s appointments, there is much to do and learn as you prepare. Planning for your baby’s arrival should not be stressful, and Child Care Answers is here to support you! Browse below for tips and resources to […]
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Transition to School

Transition to School
July 8, 2021
Infant Feeding

Infant Feeding
June 29, 2021
Mealtime Basics

Mealtime Basics
June 29, 2021

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Supporting Breastfeeding in Child Care
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A provider’s view on food and the CACFP program
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Going Back to Work: What does that mean for Breastfeeding?
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Newborn Essentials
Preparing for Baby Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming! From the nursery to doctor’s appointments, there is much to do and learn as you prepare. Planning for your baby’s arrival should not be stressful, and Child Care Answers is here to support you! Browse below for tips and resources to […]
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Transition to School
Ensure success on day one and beyond Change can be hard, but it’s easier when you have a hand to hold. We’re here to help make the transition of your school-ager to school a positive experience. Below you will find a variety of helpful resources to help set your child up for success as they […]
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Infant Feeding
Feeding your growing baby In the first year of your baby’s life, your baby will eat a variety of things. These foods will support your baby’s growth and development. Until six months of age, your baby will consume only breastmilk and/or formula. Typically, breastfed babies eat about 12 times a day and formula fed infants […]
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Mealtime Basics
Developing healthy eating habits Your child is growing, which means what they eat and how much they are eating are also changing. Parents can help children develop healthy eating habits with just a few parenting strategies. Check out our tips on mealtime basics, including making mealtime fun and dealing with picky eaters! AAP Recommendations
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Breastfeeding Basics
Breastmilk, the best source of nutrition for most infants The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding as the sole source of nutrition for your baby for about six months. You can continue it for as long as both you and baby desire it. Often called “liquid gold,” breastmilk can also reduce the risk for certain […]
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The ABCs of Toddler Nutrition
Guest post by Alzein Pediatrics You’ve celebrated your baby’s first birthday with candles, balloons, and cupcakes and suddenly, you have a toddler. Suddenly too, while the candles were still sending tendrils of smoke into the air, your toddler seems to have become a picky eater. Your baby who was once eager to try everything is […]
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Healthy Eating and Cooking with Children
by Molly Manley, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Coordinator Looking for a way to learn and grow with your kids, while also promoting healthy eating? Get on your aprons, and get ready to whip up something delicious with your children or those in your care. Cooking with children can promote lifetime skills such […]
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Preventing Childhood Obesity
by Jenny Mathis, School Age Specialist As a parent in today’s hurry-up society, I recognize how easy it can be to succumb to unhealthy habits that are responsible for creating an overweight child. For the sake of convenience and budget, we all have all been guilty of these habits. My vice? Swinging by the closest fast […]
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Supporting Breastfeeding in Child Care
by Lauren George, Infant and Toddler Specialist You have a new baby starting and Mom hands you a bottle. She says “Charlie eats three ounces every two hours. Here is his milk. He is breastfed.” You freak out. “I’ve never had a breastfed baby before. This cannot be enough milk. What am I supposed to […]
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A provider's view on food and the CACFP program
by Emily Barrow, CACFP Child Nutrition Professional March 12th-18th is National Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) week. To celebrate, here’s a peek into the work that we do every day at Child Care Answers, sponsoring providers throughout Central Indiana. Proper nutrition during the early stages of childhood ensures appropriate development and reduces physical […]
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Going Back to Work: What does that mean for Breastfeeding?
by Lauren George, Infant/Toddler Specialist & Certified Lactation Counselor Going back to work or school can be challenging for nursing mothers. Mothers are not sure how many ounces of milk to send in each day, getting baby to take a bottle can be difficult, and finding a provider that understands breastfeeding can be a challenge. Here are some […]
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Tips for Raising a Healthy Eater
by Emily Barrow, CACFP Child Nutrition Professional As a parent, you have the ability to greatly impact your child’s eating habits by modeling healthy eating and encouraging her to try new foods. Children develop their eating habits and preferences from infancy, and they remain with them through adulthood. Studies have shown that children exposed to […]
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Making Meal Times Positive
by Emily Barrow, CACFP Child Nutrition Professional I know your schedule is jam-packed with work, child care drop-offs, sports, lessons, and play dates. But what about meals as a family? It’s easy to rush through them, but meal times are an important part of child development. Meal times are more than just feeding your child; they […]
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Dealing with a picky eater
Do you have a child in your care that refuses to try something new? Many providers comment that they have children that just won’t eat anything but chicken nuggets and french fries. Or, they say they would like to try new foods but don’t think their children will eat them. Don’t let the fear of […]
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CACFP Approved Fish Sticks
Child Care Answers CACFP program has been working with providers this contract year on learning about Child Nutrition labels on processed foods and it has been very eye opening. According to the child nutrition label for some prepackaged fish sticks products a 3 year old would need 12 fish sticks to get 1 1/2 ounces […]
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National CACFP Week
March 15-21, 2015 is National Child and Adult Care Food Program week. The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a program through the USDA to offer reimbursement to child care providers for serving nutritious meals to children. Each day 3.3 million children across the United States are served meals that are part of the […]