Ten years ago, Baby-Led Weaning ended the myth that babies need to be spoon-fed purées. In fact, at about six months, most babies are ready to discover solid food for themselves. Today, baby-led weaning (BLW) is a global phenomenon-and this tenth anniversary edition of the definitive guide explains all its benefits: Baby participates in family meals right from the start, and learns to love a variety of foods. Nutritious milk feedings continue while...

"A healthy, happy start. With fresh ingredients, age-appropriate foods, and a focus on nutrition, this book takes an adventurous yet sensible approach to feeding babies aged 6 to 18 months. The 80 recipes and dozens of color photographs will add endless mealtime inspiration for the next year and beyond"--Publishers description.

Making fresh, homemade meals for your baby and toddler is one of the best ways to give him a healthy, happy start in life. "Packed with 90 easy-to-prepare recipes made with wholesome ingredients, The baby & toddler cookbook offers a fresh and nutritious approach to feeding children from 6 months to 3 years. From starting baby on solids and introducing age-appropriate foods, to developing tastes and exploring new flavors, this book will help you instill...

Gill Rapley and Tracey Murkett are the creators of baby-led weaning (BLW), a commonsense way to introduce your baby to solid foods. There's no need to struggle with purées and spoon-feeding! Instead, baby can explore the same foods you enjoy...how they feel, smell, and taste; how to grasp them and chew them, all at his or her own pace. The Baby-Led Weaning Family Cookbook includes 99 all-new recipes, many suited for families of 4 or more. Plus,...

"The bestselling author of The Kind Diet offers natural solutions for a healthier and more vibrant approach to new motherhood. When did making babies get to be so hard? Infertility is on the rise globally, affecting as many as one in six couples. But instead of considering diet and lifestyle factors, doctors pump their patients full of expensive and invasive fertility treatments. Once pregnant, women just accept that carrying a baby will be the gassy,...

"Put down the spoon and forget the purees--baby-led weaning is the easy, natural way for your baby to start solid foods. Around 6 months, most babies are developmentally ready to self-feed. The philosophy behind baby-led weaning is to offer your baby healthy finger foods and let her determine how much or how little she wants to eat. The baby-led method has been proven to: Encourage healthy eating habits; Discourage pickiness; Help children learn to...

"A practicing pediatrician, bestselling author, and spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics offers a simple, fool-proof, no fuss plan for raising kids who love eating nutritious food. As a pediatrician and mother of three boys, Dr. Tanya Altmann knows that good nutrition is essential for healthy kids. But parents today are bombarded with confusing, and sometimes harmful, information. Nutritional guidelines are constantly changing, and...