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Infant Meal Guidelines for Child Care Providers
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License: CC0/PUBLIC DOMAIN
Description: This quick-reference resource explains CACFP infant meal patterns for birth through 11 months. It helps providers understand what to serve at meals and snacks and when infants may be developmentally ready for additional foods. #CACFP #InfantNutrition #InfantMealPattern #ChildCareProviders #BabyFeeding #EarlyChildhoodEducation #USDAChildCare #HealthyInfants
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