Solid Starts for Babies

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - The definitive guide to introducing real food to babies--from the board-certified experts on baby-led weaning and feeding, trusted by millions of parents around the world. "Like a conversation with a trustworthy friend who is also a seasoned pediatric expert."--Tina Payne Bryson, PhD, New York Times bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline, and author of The Bottom Line for Baby Led by a multidisciplinary team of licensed pediatric feeding professionals, Solid Starts has emerged as the go-to resource for modern families searching for a research-based approach to solid food introduction to babies. In their debut book, they debunk the myth that "baby food" is necessary and show how, from the moment that baby is ready to begin the transition from breast or bottle to solid food, baby can enjoy almost any food--the same food that you want to eat--with some basic safety modifications. In this book, they share: - How to cultivate curiosity, build trust at the table, and get out of the way at mealtime so babies can do what they were born to do: eat. - How the early introduction to many flavors and textures before age one builds baby's palate and familiarity with food before the opinionated toddler years. - Why food need not be pureed and why six-month-old babies are developmentally capable of eating real food. - Why allowing baby to grab, hold, and eat food on their own maximizes sensory motor learning, fosters problem-solving skills, and can actually decrease the risk of choking. - The nutritional, developmental, and psychological benefits to sharing the same food that you like to eat with baby. - Techniques and guidance for sharing family meals with baby during each development window, from four months of age through early toddlerhood. - The latest evidence on choking, safety, food allergens, nutrition, food shapes and sizes, and how recommendations are rapidly changing. With practical, research-backed strategies, Solid Starts for Babies helps parents nurture confidence and sets up families for mealtime joy.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - The definitive guide to introducing real food to babies--from the board-certified experts on baby-led weaning and feeding, trusted by millions of parents around the world. "Like a conversation with a trustworthy friend who is also a seasoned pediatric expert."--Tina Payne Bryson, PhD, New York Times bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline, and author of The Bottom Line for Baby Led by a multidisciplinary team of licensed pediatric feeding professionals, Solid Starts has emerged as the go-to resource for modern families searching for a research-based approach to solid food introduction to babies. In their debut book, they debunk the myth that "baby food" is necessary and show how, from the moment that baby is ready to begin the transition from breast or bottle to solid food, baby can enjoy almost any food--the same food that you want to eat--with some basic safety modifications. In this book, they share: - How to cultivate curiosity, build trust at the table, and get out of the way at mealtime so babies can do what they were born to do: eat. - How the early introduction to many flavors and textures before age one builds baby's palate and familiarity with food before the opinionated toddler years. - Why food need not be pureed and why six-month-old babies are developmentally capable of eating real food. - Why allowing baby to grab, hold, and eat food on their own maximizes sensory motor learning, fosters problem-solving skills, and can actually decrease the risk of choking. - The nutritional, developmental, and psychological benefits to sharing the same food that you like to eat with baby. - Techniques and guidance for sharing family meals with baby during each development window, from four months of age through early toddlerhood. - The latest evidence on choking, safety, food allergens, nutrition, food shapes and sizes, and how recommendations are rapidly changing. With practical, research-backed strategies, Solid Starts for Babies helps parents nurture confidence and sets up families for mealtime joy.

The definitive guide to baby-led weaning from the paediatric professionals trusted by millions of parents around the world. Cook for yourself, share with your toddler! Led by a multidisciplinary team of Board-certified paediatric feeding professionals, Solid Starts has debunked the myth that ‘baby food’ is necessary and transformed the way that millions of parents around the world feed their babies. Now, with their debut book, you can follow their research-backed advice to wean your baby on the food that you eat – with some simple safety modifications. Introducing solid foods can be both exciting and intimidating, especially for first-time parents but what is more delightful than watching the face of a baby who has been given a taste of something they find delicious? In this book you will learn: · How cultivating curiosity and building trust at the table is just as important as the food · How letting baby grab, hold and eat food on their own can decrease the risk of choking · How sharing foods you like has nutritional, developmental, and psychological benefits · Techniques and guidance for each development window, from 4months to early toddlerhood · The latest evidence on choking, safety, food allergens, nutrition, and infant feeding Whether you’re new to weaning or you want to try a different approach, Solid Starts for Babies is guaranteed to give you the confidence to share your meals and foster healthy eating habits that will set your baby up for a lifetime of mealtime joy.

The definitive guide to baby-led weaning from the paediatric professionals trusted by millions of parents around the world. Cook for yourself, share with your toddler! Led by a multidisciplinary team of Board-certified paediatric feeding professionals, Solid Starts has debunked the myth that ‘baby food’ is necessary and transformed the way that millions of parents around the world feed their babies. Now, with their debut book, you can follow their research-backed advice to wean your baby on the food that you eat – with some simple safety modifications. Introducing solid foods can be both exciting and intimidating, especially for first-time parents but what is more delightful than watching the face of a baby who has been given a taste of something they find delicious? In this book you will learn: · How cultivating curiosity and building trust at the table is just as important as the food · How letting baby grab, hold and eat food on their own can decrease the risk of choking · How sharing foods you like has nutritional, developmental, and psychological benefits · Techniques and guidance for each development window, from 4months to early toddlerhood · The latest evidence on choking, safety, food allergens, nutrition, and infant feeding Whether you’re new to weaning or you want to try a different approach, Solid Starts for Babies is guaranteed to give you the confidence to share your meals and foster healthy eating habits that will set your baby up for a lifetime of mealtime joy.

The definitive guide to introducing real food to babies--from the board-certified pediatric feeding pros trusted by millions of parents around the world. Led by a multidisciplinary team of licensed pediatric feeding professionals, Solid Starts has emerged as the go-to resource for modern families searching for a research-based approach to solid food introduction to babies. In their debut book, they debunk the myth that "baby food" is necessary and show how, from the moment that baby is ready to begin the transition from breast or bottle to solid food, baby can enjoy almost any food--the same food that you want to eat--with some basic safety modifications. In this book, they share: How to cultivate curiosity, build trust at the table, and get out of the way at mealtime so babies can do what they were born to do: eat. How the early introduction to many flavors and textures before age one builds baby's palate and familiarity with food before the opinionated toddler years. Why food need not be pureed and why six-month-old babies are developmentally capable of eating real food. Why allowing baby to grab, hold, and eat food on their own maximizes sensory motor learning, fosters problem-solving skills, and can actually decrease the risk of choking. The nutritional, developmental, and psychological benefits to sharing the same food that you like to eat with baby. Techniques and guidance for sharing family meals with baby during each development window, from four months of age through early toddlerhood. The latest evidence on choking, safety, food allergens, nutrition, food shapes and sizes, and how recommendations are rapidly changing. With practical, research-backed strategies, Solid Starts for Babies helps parents nurture confidence and sets up families for mealtime joy.

The definitive guide to introducing real food to babies--from the board-certified pediatric feeding pros trusted by millions of parents around the world. Led by a multidisciplinary team of licensed pediatric feeding professionals, Solid Starts has emerged as the go-to resource for modern families searching for a research-based approach to solid food introduction to babies. In their debut book, they debunk the myth that "baby food" is necessary and show how, from the moment that baby is ready to begin the transition from breast or bottle to solid food, baby can enjoy almost any food--the same food that you want to eat--with some basic safety modifications. In this book, they share: How to cultivate curiosity, build trust at the table, and get out of the way at mealtime so babies can do what they were born to do: eat. How the early introduction to many flavors and textures before age one builds baby's palate and familiarity with food before the opinionated toddler years. Why food need not be pureed and why six-month-old babies are developmentally capable of eating real food. Why allowing baby to grab, hold, and eat food on their own maximizes sensory motor learning, fosters problem-solving skills, and can actually decrease the risk of choking. The nutritional, developmental, and psychological benefits to sharing the same food that you like to eat with baby. Techniques and guidance for sharing family meals with baby during each development window, from four months of age through early toddlerhood. The latest evidence on choking, safety, food allergens, nutrition, food shapes and sizes, and how recommendations are rapidly changing. With practical, research-backed strategies, Solid Starts for Babies helps parents nurture confidence and sets up families for mealtime joy.