Section 170-296A-7200. Feeding solid food to infants.

(1) The licensee must consult with and have approval from an infant's parent or guardian before introducing solid food to an infant.

(2) When serving infants solid food the licensee or staff must:

(a) Hold or sit the infant in a semi-reclining or upright position;

(b) Not allow infants to share the same dish or utensil;

(c) Stir and test for safe temperature after heating food and before serving;

(d) Throw away any uneaten food from the serving container;

(e) Serve solid food by utensil or let the child feed themselves; and

(f) Feed the infant when hungry unless the parent or guardian gives written instructions for an alternative feeding schedule, and stop feeding when the infant shows signs of fullness.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-7200, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.]

RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 11-23-068, § 170-296A-7200, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.