Solid Starts for Babies : How to Introduce Solid Food and Raise a Happy Eater

The definitive guide to baby-led weaning from the paediatric professionals trusted by millions of parents around the world. Cook for yourself, share with your toddler!Led by a multidisciplinary team of Board-certified paediatric feeding professionals, Solid Starts has debunked the myth that `baby food' is necessary and transformed the way that millions of parents around the world feed their babies. Now, with their debut book, you can follow their research-backed advice to wean your baby on the food that you eat - with some simple safety modifications. Introducing solid foods can be both exciting and intimidating, especially for first-time parents but what is more delightful than watching the face of a baby who has been given a taste of something they find delicious?In this book you will learn:� How cultivating curiosity and building trust at the table is just as important as the food� How letting baby grab, hold and eat food on their own can decrease the risk of choking� How sharing foods you like has nutritional, developmental, and psychological benefits� Techniques and guidance for each development window, from 4months to early toddlerhood� The latest evidence on choking, safety, food allergens, nutrition, and infant feedingWhether you're new to weaning or you want to try a different approach, Solid Starts for Babies is guaranteed to give you the confidence to share your meals and foster healthy eating habits that will set your baby up for a lifetime of mealtime joy.