Bottle Boss
This is the very first thing you do before feeding a bottle.
What is checking the label?
This color label is used for breast milk.
What is red?
During meals, teachers should be doing this with children.
What is eating and talking with children?
This step requires you to say the name on the bottle and look at the infant’s face
What is Name-to-Face?
This color label is used for formula.
What is white?
This helps children transition smoothly at the end of meals.
What are consistent routines?
This step requires another staff member to verbally confirm the match.
What is two-step verification?
A co-teacher is ideal for this step, but other staff can help if needed.
What is the second check (two-step verification)?
This is done before children sit down to support a calm meal.
What is setting up the mealtime space?
If this step is missing, feeding does not happen yet.
What is the second check (two-step verification)?
If the bottle leaves your hand, you must do this before feeding.
What is repeating the full two-step verification?
This practice helps prevent choking, supports learning, and builds trust.
What is teacher supervision during meals?