Jacqueline Burt Cote - Fast and Fresh Baby Food Cookbook: 120 Ridiculously Simple and Naturally Wholesome Baby Food Recipes

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CHAPTER ONE
Only the Freshest Ingredients

CHAPTER TWO
Fast and Easy Cooking

CHAPTER THREE 4 TO 6 MONTHS
Smooth Introductions

CHAPTER FOUR 7 TO 8 MONTHS
New Flavors and Textures

CHAPTER FIVE 9 TO 11 MONTHS
Balanced Bites and Finger Foods

CHAPTER SIX 12 TO 18 MONTHS
Real Meals and Snacks

W elcome to the wonderful world of making solid food for your baby! Whether youre planning ahead or eager to start making pures tomorrow, get ready for countless messy, surprising, rewarding, frustrating, and hilarious experiences. Eating and sleeping are two of parents greatest preoccupations during the first year of their babys life. While your childs sleep is largely out of your control, what you feed your baby is entirelyand usually literallyin your hands.

All parents want to give their babies the healthiest possible start, and theres no better way to do that than by feeding them the most nutritious and delicious foods on the planet. But while natural homemade fare may be the most wholesome option for little ones (and big ones, too), not all parents feel they have the time or energy to prepare baby food from scratch. Thats why so many busy moms and dads find themselves resorting to prepackaged pures: Theyre fast, easy, and virtually mess-free.

Making your childs meals in your very own kitchen is actually much easier and less time-consuming than you might think. Whether youre just introducing your baby to solids or teaching your toddler the joys of feeding himself, this book will help you prepare simple but flavorful everyday meals that can be prepared and cooked in 30 minutes or less, and are a snap to store.

At this point in your little ones life, all that's necessary are different combinations of fresh and flavorful whole foods.

As you read, youll also learn about basic cooking methods, necessary tools and equipment, the importance of opting for organic groceries (and what to choose when you cant), which foods are highest in antioxidants (and why antioxidants are so valuable to your babys diet), how to avoid allergic reactions, and much more.

Conveniently organized by age, each recipe chapter starts with clear-cut advice on your childs development, his nutritional needs, and which foods he may be ready to try, as well as tips on dealing with individual taste preferences and phaseslike what to do when your toddler is more interested in throwing dinner on the floor than putting it in his mouth.

Best of all, this book is packed with recipes for every stage of your babys growth, from four to eighteen months. If the recipes sound simple, its because they are. Slaving away in the kitchen does not equal good parenting. At this point in your little ones life, all that's necessary are different combinations of fresh, whole foods, which pack both flavor and the complete nutritional punch that nature intended. Feel free to make the recipes as you see them, or let the different food pairings inspire you to experiment.

Beginning with cereals and one-ingredient pures and moving on to combination mashes and toddler meals such as Apple Pie Oatmeal Pure (), these dishes are so delectable that you just might find yourself finishing your little ones leftoversif he doesnt gobble everything up first, that is!

As a new parent, your top priority is making sure your baby has everything she needs to be happy, healthy, and safe. In these first months of your childs life, a well-balanced diet of fresh, nourishing food serves as the foundation for many years to come, providing the building blocks for both short-term and long-term development. By preparing your babys food at home, you can help ensure your little one gets everything she needs and nothing she doesntnamely, added hydrogenated fats, sugar, and oils, as well as potentially harmful chemicals in the form of flavorings, dyes, pesticides, and preservatives.