Can the provider ask the parent or guardian to supply the bottles for infant feeding?
A. No. As with other items needed for meal service, the parent cannot be asked to supply these items. Q. Can the provider use a microwave to heat formula, breast milk and food for the infants? A. No. The New York State Office of Children and Family Services regulations prohibit the heating of any food for infants in a microwave because some spots in the food or liquid may become superheated and burn the infant’s mouth. The recommended method for heating infant formula, breast milk and food is to heat it under warm running water or heat it in a saucepan of water that has already been warmed. Test the temperature of all foods and fluids before serving any to an infant. Q. Does the provider have to buy commercial baby food? A. No. It is acceptable to serve foods that have been mashed or pureed to the correct texture for infants. Do not feed home-prepared spinach, beets, turnips, carrots or collard greens to infants under 6 months of age. Never provide honey or egg white to infants. Q. Who
