Rule 37.96.705 - INFANT FEEDING(1) All licensed and registered child care providers must provide an individualized diet and feeding schedule for infants according to a written plan submitted by the parents/guardians. A change of diet and schedule must be noted on each infant's daily diet and feeding schedule.(a) Licensed child care providers must post each infant's diet and schedule in an area clearly visible to the center's infant care staff.(2) A day's supply of breast milk in nursing bottles or formula must:(a) require no more preparation than dilution with water and must be provided by the parents/guardians, unless an alternative agreement is reached between the parents/guardians and child care provider that ensures the infant's nutritional needs are sufficiently met; and(b) be clearly labeled with each infant's name and date and be immediately refrigerated.(3) Special dietary foods that infants require must be prepared by the parents/guardians.(4) Bottles must be prepared in a sanitary food preparation sink or other sink separated by at least six feet from diapering and bathroom areas.(5) Bottles must not be propped. Children too young to sit in high chairs must be held in a semi-sitting position for all bottle feedings.(a) Infants must not be allowed to lie on their backs when drinking from a bottle or spill-proof cup (sippy cup).(b) Infants who show a preference for holding their own bottles may do so if the infant is still held for the bottle feeding and the infant remains in a semi-sitting or upright position.(6) If the parents/guardians are unable to bring sufficient or usable formula or breast milk, the program may use commercially prepared and packaged formula.(7) Older infants must be provided suitable foods which encourage freedom in self-feeding.(8) Bottles must be refrigerated immediately if not used, and contents discarded if not used within 24 hours.(9) Bottles and nipples must be cleaned and sanitized using generally accepted means of sanitation.Mont. Admin. R. 37.96.705
NEW, 2024 MAR p. 738, Eff. 4/13/2024AUTH: 52-2-704, MCA; IMP: 52-2-702, 52-2-704, 52-2-713, 52-2-721, 52-2-722, 52-2-731, MCA