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Summary: A book with many great ideas
Review: I first saw this book at my girlfriends house and used a few of the ideas for my daughters 2nd birthday party. I bought my own copy, gave it to a friend who loved it, and now I need to purchase a replacement. The book has clear guidelines on how to make your own baby food accompanied with great recipes to try. It also has colorful illustrations to inspire you to add some fun into your meals for babies and toddlers.
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Summary: Think twice
Review: I have had this book for over a year. I presently have a 2 1/2 year old and a 5 month old.The first section of this book is very useful. It has lots of good information about first foods for baby, how to prepare and store them and when to introduce them. However, I find the Family Meals section very cumbersome. Having to stop cooking in order to process or seperate something for the children makes it difficult to follow the recipes when you don't have alot of time to prepare dinner. Some of the meals need to cook for an hour or more...not very weekday friendly. Also, measurements like "1 and 7/8 cups beef broth" or "10 ounces of potatoes" just don't cut it for me.
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Summary: Think twice
Review: I wanted to make my own baby food, but lacked *any* knowledge about how to do so, as well as knowing when I should feed what foods at what age. I researched many other baby food books, and this one is the best by far. The author explains what equipment you will need to cook your own food, how to wean your child, and when to start on solids. The outline of the book is broken down by age, then by meal, snack, and desserts. The recipes are extremely easy to follow; they're step-by-step, along with color photos of the food being prepared. Most recipes are suitable for freezing, so you can spend one afternoon making a couple recipes for the entire week. She also gives many helpful tips, such as teaching your child to feed himself, how to help a choking child, and going vegetarian. (This is not a vegetarian cookbook. There are plenty of recipes that include all meats, from beef and chicken, to lamb and salmon.) Once your child reaches toddler stage, there are recipes that they can help with, and the meals can be prepared for the entire family, with a few adjustments for the kids. She shows how to cope with a fussy eater and which foods are appropriate for your child's age. (I didn't know that 6-9 month olds could have cooked egg yolk, but not egg white.) I really appreciate the variety of healthy foods that the author incorporates into your baby's diet. Some of these veggies I've never eaten, but once I made the recipes, I ate some along with my son. I'm actually eating healthier now that I make my son's food. This is a fabulous cookbook that centers on food for the entire family with a great emphasis on nutrition and taste!
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Summary: Great food and easy preparation
Review: I wanted to make my own baby food, but lacked *any* knowledge about how to do so, as well as knowing when I should feed what foods at what age. I researched many other baby food books, and this one is the best by far. The author explains what equipment you will need to cook your own food, how to wean your child, and when to start on solids. The outline of the book is broken down by age, then by meal, snack, and desserts. The recipes are extremely easy to follow; they're step-by-step, along with color photos of the food being prepared. Most recipes are suitable for freezing, so you can spend one afternoon making a couple recipes for the entire week. She also gives many helpful tips, such as teaching your child to feed himself, how to help a choking child, and going vegetarian. (This is not a vegetarian cookbook. There are plenty of recipes that include all meats, from beef and chicken, to lamb and salmon.) Once your child reaches toddler stage, there are recipes that they can help with, and the meals can be prepared for the entire family, with a few adjustments for the kids. She shows how to cope with a fussy eater and which foods are appropriate for your child's age. (I didn't know that 6-9 month olds could have cooked egg yolk, but not egg white.) I really appreciate the variety of healthy foods that the author incorporates into your baby's diet. Some of these veggies I've never eaten, but once I made the recipes, I ate some along with my son. I'm actually eating healthier now that I make my son's food. This is a fabulous cookbook that centers on food for the entire family with a great emphasis on nutrition and taste!
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