The Infant Room
Welcome to the Infant Room
We are pleased you have chosen Baker College 
to care for your infant. More than likely, this is your first experience with childcare, so we understand if you feel uneasy. That is why we will do everything possible to keep your infant on the same schedule as you have had them on at home.
In order for us to accomplish this, we will need a copy of your normal daily schedule along with ready to use bottles, cereal and baby food for the day. You will also need to bring diapers, wipes and a change of clothing for your infant. Please make sure you label everything you bring in for your child. Each day you will receive a daily sheet that will include times of feedings, diaper changes, naps and special milestones. These daily reports are intended to reflect your child's entire day.
If there is anything we have overlooked, please let us know. In our room, we like to interact with the children as much as possible, we read books, sing songs, exercise, listen to music and go for stroller rides. Please keep in mind that whenever you feel uneasy and would like to come and visit, you are welcome. We are always happy to see our parents come and spend time with their child any time throughout the day because our goal is to make this transition as comfortable as possible for you and your child.
Sincerely,
Age In Months
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Foods
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0-4 Months
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4-6 Months
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6-8 Months
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8-10 Months
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10-12 Months
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| Breast Milk or Full Year Infant Formula | 5-10 Feedings a day 17-32 fluid ounces a day |
4-7 Feedings a day 26-40 fluid ounces a day |
3-5 Feedings a day 26-33 fluid ounces a day |
3-4 Feedings a day 21-32 fluid ounces a day |
3-4 Feedings a day 21-29 fluid ounces a day |
| Cereal & Breads | None. | Rice or barley infant cereals (Iron fortified). Mixe 2-3 teaspoons cereal with formula, water or breast milk and feed with baby spoon. (Don't expect baby to eat much at first) |
Single grain infant cereals (Iron fortified) 3-9 tablespoons a day two feedings a day Over-dried toast or teething biscuits |
Infant cereals or plain hot cereals. Toast, bagel or crackers Teething biscuits |
Infant or cooked cereals Unsweetened cereals Whole wheat bread Mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, spaghetti |
| Fruit Juices | None. | Infant 100% fruit juices such as apple juice (avoid orange and tomato juice now). 2-4 fluid ounces a day |
Infant 100% fruit juices 4 fluid ounces a day |
100% fruit juices | All 100% fruit juices including orange and tomato |
| Vegetables | None. | None. | Strained or mashed, cooked vegetables; dark yellow or orange (not corn), dark green Start with mild tasting vegetables such as green beans, peas, or squash 1/2 to 1 jar or 1/4 or 1/2 cup a day |
Cooked, mashed vegetables | Cooked vegetable pieces Some raw vegetables; tomatoes, cucumbers |
| Fruits | None. | None. | |||
| Protein Foods | None. | None. | None. |