Infant Mealtime

Includes: GNR-47 (4), WD-810 (1), MTC-285 (4), IPY-90 (2), RPL-9 (24), RPL-15 (24), RPL-21 (24)

Create a comfortable, developmentally appropriate feeding and mealtime area that supports infants and toddlers as they progress from assisted feeding to increasingly independent eating.

• Ages: Infants–Toddlers
• Provides 4 adjustable feeding chairs for secure, supportive seating during infant and early toddler feeding routines
• Toddler transition table and 4 low 6" chairs provide child-sized seating as children become ready for more independent mealtimes
• 20 absorbent terry bibs support clean, efficient daily feeding routines
• Child-friendly divided plates, bowls, forks, and spoons encourage self-feeding, independence, and development of mealtime skills
• Supports fine motor development and hand-eye coordination as children practice grasping, scooping, and using utensils
• Encourages positive caregiver-child interactions, conversation, social development, and consistent routines during meals and snacks
• ITERS-3 Alignment: Supports quality practices related to Meals/Snacks, Health Practices, Furnishings, and individualized infant/toddler care routines
• NAEYC Alignment: Supports developmentally appropriate practices emphasizing responsive caregiving, healthy routines, child independence, positive relationships, and appropriately sized furnishings and materials
• Head Start Alignment: Supports the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) through approaches to learning, social-emotional development, perceptual/motor development, and increasing independence during everyday routines; also supports Head Start's emphasis on nutrition, health, safety, and responsive caregiving.