Baby-Led Feeding: A Natural Way to Raise Happy, Independent Eaters

Baby-Led Feeding: A Natural Way to Raise Happy, Independent EatersWhat if you could skip the tiny jars and pouches of bland baby food in favor of a more natural, flavor filled, and family friendly transition to solid foods? Baby led feeding (also known as baby led weaning) is just that. Feeding your baby a variety of healthy, wholesome solid foods, rather than relying solely on purees, is thought to promote motor skills and establish lifelong healthy eating habits. Here, author and food editor at Parents magazine

What if you could skip the tiny jars and pouches of bland baby food in favor of a more natural, flavor-filled, and family-friendly transition to solid foods? Baby-led feeding (also known as baby-led weaning) is just that. Feeding your baby a variety of healthy, wholesome solid foods, rather than relying solely on purees, is thought to promote motor skills and establish lifelong healthy eating habits. Here, author and food editor at Parents magazine Jenna Helwig gives an easy-to-follow introduction to this popular new method. With more than 100 ideas and recipes, this bright, photo-driven book includes chapters on the benefits of this approach, when and how to get started, essential safety and nutrition guidelines, frequently asked questions, basic fruit and vegetable prep, more complex finger foods, and family meals. All recipes have been reviewed by a registered dietitian and include nutrition information to ensure a healthy mealtime.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Published: 03/13/2018
ISBN: 9780544963405
Pages: 208
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.40h x 8.00w x 0.60d

Review Citations: Library Journal 02/15/2018 pg. 79