Comprehensive and illustrated guide to feeding the very young inspiring confidence in all who care for children. Advice from weaning babies to devising tempting meals for fussy toddlers and dietary needs at key developmental stages is invaluable. Over 150 recipes.
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Annabel Karmel is a leading authority on feeding the under-fives and is a trained Cordon Bleu chef and mother of three. What she does particularly well is encourage a healthy approach to diet while making the recipes truly tasty--in part, by making recipes that are easy for parents to cook, but also, importantly, ones that parents would actually want to eat too--why always make separate food for your children? Feeding your Baby and Toddler: A Complete Guide is also a guide to how to feed your children and what the experience of weaning is like for the children--valuable information that is long overdue in a book like this.
With sections on basic nutrition, suggestions for your store cupboard, equipment, techniques for freezing and reheating, and food hygiene parents will find the book invaluable; for example, the section on introducing solids actually shows how to feed from a spoon--something that isn't taught in parentcraft classes. The book is structured around sections based on age, with each one having its own introduction to that age group's special feeding issues and problems, and is followed by the author's delicious recipes--such as Sweetcorn, Cherry Tomato and Tofu Kebabs and Singapore Noodles--and fun serving and decoration suggestions. There are also recipes for desserts--Banana Muffins or Fresh Fruit Ice Lollipops--there being no reason why sweet food cannot be part of a well-rounded diet. The book ends with a menu planner for each of the age groups, one per page, which suggests a menu for each day of the week. A great idea that could also serve to introduce parents to what constitutes a healthy diet and how to put it together.
The book's approach is one that takes into account the total experience of eating when you are doing it for the very first time; new textures, flavours, holding your own spoon--all these are new experiences for baby. As such, it is much more than just a cookbook; it is a culinary guide to living with under-fives. Highly recommended for parents in general, but especially for first-time parents. --Alison Jardine
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"Structured around age, it answers all questions related to each stage in feeding. It is full of delicious recipes, which kids are sure to adore." Baby & You
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful
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I cannot emphasise enough how useful this book has been for me - I've hardly put it down since my 6-month-old started solids. Annabel Karmel has great tips for cooking in bulk, freezing then reheating safely. My baby has so far savoured everything I've made from this book. It's also great knowing exactly what goes into the food she eats. My only regret is not buying it sooner when my 2-year-old started solids. He hated jarred and powdered food, and even now is a very fussy eater with limited tastes.
I'd also recommend it for adults on wheat-free diets as a lot of the recipes up to 9 months are made from the minimum of ingredients, and virtually no wheat in them.
I'd also recommend it for adults on wheat-free diets as a lot of the recipes up to 9 months are made from the minimum of ingredients, and virtually no wheat in them.
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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As a first time mum, starting to wean my baby was a scary and daunting time, I wanted to make sure her diet gave her everything she needed and was varied so she wouldn't become one of those fussy eaters. This book made weaning her far less intimidating, it covers everything you need to know from recipies to how to cope with the fussy eater. My little girl is only 7 months old and loves everything we put in front of her, and I put this down to using Annabel Karmel's book. The recipies look and taste fantastic, so much so that I have adapted some of them to make food for myself and my husband. I would highly recommend that all parents buy this book to give them inspiration with their childs food, from babies all the way through to toddlers. Fantastic!!
53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
I have found this book very useful. I had been feeding my baby the usual meals: carrot, potato, apple and pear purees and was looking for some new inspirational ideas. In my experience I had found my off the cuff combinations of vegetables and meat were refused by my son. However, every recipe my baby has tried from this book has been well received, including the savoury dishes.
Her ideas for mixing sweet and savoury flavours are very clever and the 7-day meal planner is indispensable. The recipes are quick and easy and there are even no cook meals for when you are in a hurry. This book is well worth having and I am glad I bought it.
Her ideas for mixing sweet and savoury flavours are very clever and the 7-day meal planner is indispensable. The recipes are quick and easy and there are even no cook meals for when you are in a hurry. This book is well worth having and I am glad I bought it.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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I was given this book as a present for my first child - I thought I wouldn't need it as I hate cook books and buying recipes etc, for this reason I am here to say this is an excellent book for new mothers. It is well presented and showing the times a meal will take to prepare and cook was a godsend, most of the meals take about 40mins to prepare and cook, it's easy and simple and I have loved finding new things in the book to try on my boy. Even my husband has tried it!! I have bought one for a friend as I was not going to part with mine!
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
After buying the Baby and Todler Meal Planner through amazon I sent for this book. Again it was packed full of great ideas, help and advice thanks to these books I have a baby that will eat just about anything but manufactured baby food and when your a first time mum with everyone watching everything you do its great to know that you can produce all this wonderful food quickly and easily, if not a little smugly!
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
I was nervous of trying to cook my baby's food myself - jars seemed so much easier. I bought this book, and have found the recipes so easy - I haven't had to buy exotic ingredients. I'm saving a fortune by cooking the food myself. Annabel's recipes are simple and tasty - she even has tips on how to adapt the food to suit adults.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My 13 month-old was weaned on this book at 5 months and will now eat almost anything, although since she still had no teeth, some finger food is out. I love this book. The recipes are easy, fun to cook and my daughter loves them ALL! What more can I say? Apart from buy it!
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By S. Barker
Format:Hardcover
This book is wonderful, such an inspiration to feed your baby/toddler fun, healthy meals. I love Dorling Kindersley books as they are so beautifully presented, loads and loads of colour pictures making the food look delicious, everything about it just makes you want to get in the kitchen and cook for your children! All the recipes are easy, and the toddler section must surely guarantee you never have a fussy eater. It has made me look forward to feeding my family for years to come and I know this book will be used every day.
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some nice recipes, great for the weaning period.
I loved this book when I was weaning my daughter. We were very keen to always, while at home, cook from scratch for her and not buy the jars of baby food. Read more
Published 27 days ago by AR
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Great Book
I love this book, my daughter likes almost every recipe I make from it. I bought it for a friend as I think I'll be using mine for a couple of years!!
Published 2 months ago by Emma
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an absolute essential
this is a fantastic book for any one who is approaching the weaning stage. loads of easy recipes and also lots of helpful nutritional information so you understand what food... Read more
Published 4 months ago by gemma7899
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Baby meals book
Absolutely love this book. It is like a bible for feeding children. I use one at work all the time and now have my own.
Published 5 months ago by Mrs Kelly Freeman
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good recipes, but out of date
The recipes and most of the advise is good. However, some of the advice the book gives is out of date now (for instance, it is not recommend it to wean babies now until 6 months... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Maria
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Bought as a gift
I bought this as a gift for my friend. She loves it and has just started weaning. She is loving the recipes which she can then freeze and try out with her baby. Read more
Published 6 months ago by kirsty
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A variety of healthy foods for ur baby and toddler
Good help for those stuck in a rut with making the same thing take a look. I ended up lending the book to a friend
Published 6 months ago by emma barber
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miss swansea
Only used the book a few times so far, but pleased with the dishes that I've made in the last few weeks
Published 11 months ago by swansea
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Great
Bought this book for a present for a new baby my daughter had one and thought it was just brilliant and is still using it 6 years later
Published 12 months ago by Mrs. A. Swinton
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Feeding your baby
Really useful book that could last right up to almost school age. The first few weeks of weaning are set out step by step to give an idea of what, how much, and when to feed your... Read more
Published 12 months ago by themoogler
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