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(More customer reviews)I had decided a long time before having a baby to make my own food. I have been doing internet research and talking to a lot of moms about what they did (including my own!), and finally went to the store and randomly bought this book to get started. What a surprise - this book had literally everything I needed.
I was very impressed with all the information besides recipes. It really gives a lot of information about starting solids, allergies and what foods to wait on. Every stage first has a summary of what you can introduce into your child's diet and then an additional chapter of just recipes. Being new to the whole baby food world, this information was great and also very up to date. I have been comparing this book's recommendations to other book's recipes as a guideline. The recipes provided are simple and easy. The book also has a lot of international ideas and recipes using items I wouldn't think of buying, but am really glad I did after.
Now I do have a few minor complaints. One is that some recipes call for items that are hard to find. For example, when I decided to make rice cereal it called for adding "kombu" which is a type of seaweed. I was able to find some at a local asian grocery store, but I would think in other areas this might be difficult to find. The book does include a list of websites where these unusual items can be bought.
Also some of the directions for the recipes can be a little too general for a noncook like myself. For example when I started cooking my first recipe (rice cereal) it said for it to simmer for 90 minutes. Well I didn't realize that I should be stirring this occasionally and a lot got stuck to the bottom. Afterwards I was like, "duh" but I guess when I follow I recipe I appreciate all the details.
Overall this book was great and I know I am going to totally wear mine out as I try more and more recipes from it. If you are just beginning the solids experience and want a comprehensive book that includes recipes and other important information, look no further!
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Give Your Baby Nature's Best Food
How and what you feed your baby today will impact Baby's health for a lifetime. Naturally Healthy First Foods for Baby is an informative, innovative and easy-to-use guide that shows you how to prepare wholesome, homemade baby foods.
Beginning with conception and continuing into the toddler years, this book explains how natural foods can reduce the potential for food allergies, help babies develop strong digestive and immune systems, and encourage healthy eating for life. With recommendations that are parent-tested and physician-approved, this book also includes:
More than 180 delicious and easy-to-prepare recipes (cereals, vegetables, fruits, meats and dairy), some for the whole family
When and how to introduce solids
Feeding schedules and healthy menu ideas for the first 18 months
Nutrition information for optimal brain development
Hints and tips for food shopping
Preparation and storage guidelines to minimize time, mess and expense
Crafted with busy parents in mind, Naturally Healthy First Foods for Baby will help you create healthy independent eaters who love to eat the best foods.
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