Sara Patience - Easy Weaning

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Easy weaning and feeding methods that work without all the fuss

Health visitor, nutritionist and nurse Sara Patience shares with you the secrets to easy, stress-free weaning. Whether you want to try baby-led weaning, spoon-feeding or a mixture of both, youll discover how to:

• Wean your baby using whatever approach works best for you
• Avoid fussy eating and ensure your baby enjoys a wide variety of healthy food
• Manage challenges along the way, including night waking, tantrums and fear of foods

With case studies from other parents, chapters on food allergies and fussy eating, and packed full of delicious recipes and meal planners, Easy Weaning distils decades of experience to help you wean the easy way.

Sara Patience is the only registered health visitor, nurse and nutritionist in the UK. Working with families every week, Sara understands more than anyone the concerns and challenges parents face when it comes to weaning and feeding.

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First published in 2014 by Vermilion, an imprint of Ebury Publishing

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The information in this book has been compiled by way of general guidance in relation to the specific subjects addressed, but is not a substitute and not to be relied on for medical, healthcare, pharmaceutical or other professional advice on specific circumstances and in specific locations. Please consult your GP before changing, stopping or starting any medical treatment. So far as the author is aware the information given is correct and up to date as at June 2014. Practice, laws and regulations all change, and the reader should obtain up-to-date professional advice on any such issues. The author and publishers disclaim, as far as the law allows, any liability arising directly or indirectly from the use, or misuse, of the information contained in this book.

Our first experiences of food are learnt at the table with our families, so I would like to thank my mum and dad, Joan and Harry, for the real food dinner eaten every night, at the table. Also my brother, Neil Patience, a secret foodie and inspiration. My children, Ben, James and Tim, for being willing victims of my culinary experiments (and thanks to Tim for being chief taster). My aunt, Linda Trigg, an amazing home cook, who gave recipe ideas and suggestions. I could not have written the book at all without the support of my husband, Simon Payne. I love you all thank you. Finally, thank you to the parents and babies who contributed through testing recipes and allowing me to share their experiences with you.

One of the most important factors influencing a childs health, growth and development is food, and every parent worries about it. To make matters worse, weaning has become more complicated than ever before, with confusing advice and competing weaning ideologies. The government says one thing, someone else says another; some people are into baby-led weaning, some swear by pures.

As a health visitor, registered nutritionist and nurse, with nearly two decades of working directly with families, I understand more than anyone the concerns and difficulties parents face when it comes to weaning and feeding. I engage with families every week working through their concerns and have a thorough understanding of the challenges modern parents face when it comes to weaning. I also have three boys of my own, two of whom have reached university age with the ability to cook and at least know what is healthy, even if they dont always eat it. Ive definitely had personal experience of weaning and beyond!

This book explains the process of weaning, as well as how to prevent and deal with common problems such as fussy eating. You can read it either prior to starting weaning or during weaning to help you progress or get over sticking points. The book provides explanations of food groups and how they contribute to a healthy diet, allowing you to plan nutritious meals for your child and the whole family. It also provides a selection of popular family recipes in the back of the book, which will be easily accessible when you have finished reading the how to parts.

Please note: I have used (R) next to some meals and dishes in the main text. This is to indicate that the recipe for this is included at the back of the book.