It discusses:

·         Signs that show your baby is ready to start solid food

·         The acceptable age to start a baby on solid food and why

·         What foods are nutritionally appropriate for babies at specific ages

·         120 easy to prepare, popular, nutritional homemade recipes sent in by parents 

·         Recipes and information are grouped in the following ages for easy reference:

17 weeks to 5 months 

5 to 6 months

6 to 7 months

7 to 9 months 

9 to 12 months 

12 months to 3 years

·         Over 100 professional child health tips that encourage enjoyable mealtimes and balanced nutrition

·         Finger food ideas to enhance speech development

·         How to recognise the 10 most common signs and symptoms of allergic reactions to foods

·         Current research on when to introduce foods that have an allergy risk

·         The 10 important reasons to introduce solid food other than satisfying hunger

·         What to do about milk feeds now you have started your baby on solids

·         How to cook and save money as well as the environment

·         Eight essential food preparation and kitchen hygiene practices to minimize bacterial contamination


"Parents have been warned to rein in their children's poor diets or risk a lifetime of serious health problems, including heart and liver disease." Daily Telegraph, February 2009.