At a first glance I can whole heartedly say that this book is a must for any parent and baby who are about to start their weaning journey. It’s jam-packed with useful tips, dietary advice, do’s and dont’s, meal plans and of course lots of tasty recipes. This book is divided into eight chapters, I’m going to take you through each chapter to give you an idea what to expect.
Chapter 1, 6 Months
This chapter begins by talking about how to spot when your baby is ready to start weaning, followed by tips on how to start. First timers will find this chapter extremely useful. It can be very overwhelming and daunting when you start the weaning process, but this book will guide you through, step-by-step. This chapter focuses on first foods, here is a sneak peak of a 6 Month recipe:
Chapter 2, 7-9 Months
This chapter is dedicated to recipes that introduce your babies to texture. There are lots of lovely recipes to try, from Carrot & Apricot Porridge to Avocado and Sweet Potato, to Baby Baked Beans to Simple Spaghetti Bolognese, there are so many brilliant recipes to get your babies tastebuds tingling. Here is a sneak peak of a 7-9 Months recipe:
Chapter 3, 9-12 Months
This chapter focuses on exploring different tastes and textures. From Pea & Mint Risotto to Coconut Fish with Quinoa, to Mild Thai Chicken Curry, your baby will have fun trying these new recipes. Here is a sneak peak of a 9-12 month recipe:
Chapter 4, 12-15 Months
This chapter gives batch cooking tips and talks about portions. There are so many fantastic recipes to choose from including Good Morning Pancakes, Tasty Things on Toast, Broccoli and Quinoa Bites and Chicken Pot Pies. Here is a sneak peak of a 12-15 Month recipe:
Chapter 5, Baby-Led Weaning
I think it’s brilliant to have a chapter dedicated to baby-led weaning. So many more Mum’s are going down this route and it can be quite stressful and scary not knowing what the best and safest finger foods are. This chapter will not only guide you through including the benefits, the concerns, when to start, how to start, there is also a month-by-month plan of what foods are safe-very handy! Here is a sneak peak of a Baby-Led Weaning recipe:
Chapter 6, 15 Months & Beyond
This chapter is jam-packed with so many fun & tasty recipes for your toddler to get their teeth into. From Immune-Boost Juice to Breakfast Energy Balls, to Quick Pan Pizzas to Thai Pork Stir-Fry, you really are spoilt for choice. Here is a sneak peak of a 15 Months and Beyond recipe:
Chapter 7, Party Time
I love planning kids parties so I’m quite keen to get stuck into this chapter. There are lots of fun & easy party food ideas. From Tomato Ladybirds to Rockin Rolls, to Frozen Fruity Yoghurt Cake to Mini Chocolate-Cherry Muffins, with these recipes ideas you’ll impress even the most fussiest of toddlers. Here is a sneak peak of a Party Time recipe:
Chapter 8, Feeding The Whole Family
It’s always a bonus to find recipes that will feed the whole family. This chapter is full of great ideas including Salmon Picnic Pie, Slow-Roast Piri-Piri Pork, On-The-Go Corn Muffins and Snowballs. Here is a sneak peak of a Feeding The Whole Family recipe:
This cookbook should be any first time parents bible for weaning. I’m really impressed by how informative and useful it is as well as giving so many lovely recipes. Truly Scrumptious Baby by Holly Willoughby is available on Amazon for just £11.89.
