Over the years as a Child health Nurse I have listened to many questions concerning babies and introducing solids and have compiled as many answers as possible into this easy to read book. 

The information will start your baby’s life off with the right nutrition & eating patterns for immediate growth and development and optimum health in the future.

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.

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