Baby-Led Feeding: A Natural Way to Raise Happy, Independent Eaters -- Jenna Helw

What if you could skip the tiny jars and pouches of bland baby food in favor of a more natural, flavor-filled, and family-friendly transition to solid foods? Baby-led feeding (also known as baby-led weaning) is just that. Feeding your baby a variety of healthy, wholesome solid foods, rather than relying solely on purees, is thought to promote motor skills and establish lifelong healthy eating habits. Here, author and food editor at <em>Parents </em>magazine Jenna Helwig gives an easy-to-follow introduction to this popular new method. With more than 100 ideas and recipes, this bright, photo-driven book includes chapters on the benefits of this approach, when and how to get started, essential safety and nutrition guidelines, frequently asked questions, basic fruit and vegetable prep, more complex finger foods, and family meals. All recipes have been reviewed by a registered dietitian and include nutrition information to ensure a healthy mealtime.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Jenna Helwig<br><b>Publisher:</b> Harvest Publications<br><b>Published:</b> 03/13/2018<br><b>Pages:</b> 224<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.10lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 8.40h x 8.00w x 0.60d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780544963405<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Library Journal</i> 02/15/2018 pg. 79<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>JENNA HELWIG<b></b>is the food editor for <i>Parents </i>magazine and the author of <i>Real Baby Food</i>. She is also a freelance writer, culinary instructor, and person