Feeding Littles and Beyond: 100 Baby-Led-Weaning-Friendly Recipes the Whole Family Will Love (Spiral Bound)

<b>An inspirational, accessible family cookbook that offers everything a parent needs to bring joy and love back into the kitchen, by the baby and toddler feeding experts behind <i>Feeding Littles</i> and the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling cookbook author of <i>Inspiralized</i>.</b> <p>When it was time to introduce solids to her firstborn, Ali Maffucci didn't want to make baby food from scratch or buy expensive premade purées. Enter baby-led weaning (or baby-led feeding)--and Megan McNamee and Judy Delaware, the dietitian/occupational therapist duo behind preeminent parenting resource <i>Feeding Littles</i>--which skips spoon-feeding altogether so babies can eat what the family eats. As babies feed themselves, they explore a variety of aromas, shapes, and colors while developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and healthy eating habits. McNamee and Delaware also help their clients navigate--or prevent--picky eating at all ages and raise a generation of intuitive eaters who listen to their bodies and love a variety of food. </p><p>Now, these powerhouse authors unite to provide a plan that will reduce stress and anxiety around mealtimes, nourish your loved ones, and satisfy everyone's palate with fun, easy, nutritious recipes. Maffucci, Delaware, and McNamee offer: <br></p><ul><li>strategies for baby-led weaning/feeding, as well as safety and other common parental concerns</li><li>how to meal-prep in a way that works for your schedule</li><li>tips for dealing with challenges such as picky eaters and dining out</li><li>a one-of-a-kind visual index for plating food that babies can feed to themselves</li><li>100+ delicious recipes in categories including Morning Fuel (with plenty of egg-free options), Less Is More (using five ingredients or less), and Mostly Homemade (no shame in using pantry staples!)</li><li>modifications for families with allergies</li><li>positive food language and how to promote body positivity</li><li>and much more</li><li>With this book in hand, mealtimes will be easier and more enjoyable for everyone--from your six-month-old, to your picky toddler, to the other kids and adults in the family. As parents, the authors know that getting food on the table is hard enough, so whether you're making a five-minute grilled cheese or pumpkin waffles, it's time to start celebrating every bite.</li></ul><p></p>