Box#19 Three Baby-Led Weaning Books

Books 1 & 2 Baby-Led Weaning ended the myth that babies need to be spoon-fed purées. In fact at about 6 months most babies are ready to discover solid food. Baby-led weaning is a global phenomenon with these benefits: ✓ Baby participates in family meals right from the start, & learns to love a variety of foods. ✓ Nutritious milk feedings continue while Baby transitions to solids at his or her own pace. ✓ By self-feeding, Baby develops hand-eye coordination, chewing skills―& confidence! ✓ 130 recipes Gill Rapley, the pioneer of baby-led weaning has a PhD in infant feeding & child development. Book 3 What if you could skip the tiny jars & pouches of bland baby food in favor of a natural, flavor-filled & family-friendly transition to solid foods? Baby-led feeding is just that. Feeding your baby a variety of healthy, wholesome solid foods, rather than relying on purees, is thought to promote motor skills & establish lifelong healthy eating habits. Author, food director at Real Simple magazine & former food editor at Parents & Health Jenna Helwig gives parents easy-to-follow instructions for this popular feeding method. With more than 100 ideas & recipes, this bright, photo-driven book includes chapters on the benefits of this approach, when & how to get started, essential safety & nutrition guidelines, frequently asked questions, basic fruit & vegetable prep, finger foods & family meals. All recipes have been reviewed by a registered dietitian & include nutrition information.