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Daycare Feeding & Bottles Guide 2026: Infant Nutrition

Complete guide to infant feeding at daycare in 2026. Bottles, breast milk, formula, and introducing solids.

DRT
DaycarePath Research Team
Infant Nutrition Specialists
December 27, 2025
1 min read
Daycare Feeding & Bottles Guide 2026: Infant Nutrition

Infant feeding at daycare requires coordination. Know what to provide and how programs handle feeding.

What to Provide

| Item | Notes | |------|-------| | Bottles | Labeled, enough for day | | Breast milk/formula | Fresh or frozen | | Solid foods | When ready | | Feeding schedule | Your routine |

Breast Milk at Daycare

| Practice | Standard | |----------|----------| | Labeled containers | Name, date | | Proper storage | Refrigerated | | Warming safely | Not microwave | | Tracking | Amounts recorded |

Formula Feeding

| Practice | Standard | |----------|----------| | Ready-to-feed or powder | Program policy | | Proper preparation | Safe mixing | | Bottle warming | Safe methods | | Tracking | Amounts recorded |

Starting Solids

| Age | Typical | |-----|---------| | 4-6 months | Pediatrician guidance | | First foods | Single ingredients | | Progression | Follow baby's lead | | Allergies | Introduce carefully |

Resources

Last updated: December 2025

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