The Basic Baby Food Cookbook

Healthy food, healthy baby—recipes and tips for introducing solid food at every stage Build your baby’s nutrition on a solid foundation with healthy, homemade food you can feel confident about. Whether your approach is baby-led feeding, chunky or smooth purées, or a combination of both, the Stage-by-Stage Baby Food Cookbook is a complete guide to introducing your infant to solid foods. In this well-designed baby food cookbook, you’ll discover delicious and nutritious recipes that are organized by three growth stages from six months to 12 months, plus additional baby-led feeding recipes for 12 to 18 months and 18+ months. From thin purées all the way to finger foods and beyond, the meals in this baby food cookbook can be tailored to fit your baby’s needs and comfort level. This baby food cookbook includes: Allergies and intolerances—Find info on food reactions your baby could have, plus tips about when and how to introduce common allergens like peanuts and shellfish. Feeding philosophies—Learn the difference between stage-specific purées and baby-led feeding, as well as the pros and cons of each approach for your baby, in this comprehensive baby food cookbook. Baby food building blocks—Discover the components that make up a balanced diet for your little one, like fruits and vegetables, a variety of proteins, and more. Give your baby the healthiest start possible—the Stage-by-Stage Baby Food Cookbook will show you how.