Solid starts for babies : how to introduce solid food and raise a happy eater
2025
Book
When Jenny Best became pregnant with twins, she decided this time would be different. After struggling with her oldest sons extreme picky eating due to prolonged spoon feeding of purees, she was committed to finding a way to raise happy eaters. Around 6 months is the time when most parents begin to explore their options and for Jenny, while she was terrified by this new approach, but she knew she needed to try something different. This began our founders journey into assembling an expert team, with diverse families at the center to model and make this approach accessible to millions. "Solid Starts for Babies" offers parents a practical guide that cultivates curiosity and debunks that myth that baby food is necessary. With expert advice on introducing new flavors and textures, sensory motor learning, guidance on sharing family meals with baby, safety and allergy information, table gear, and overcoming challenges at the table, this is a first of it's kind book. A perfect blend of the psychological and physical aspects that grows with your baby, introducing them to any food and raising a happy eater.
Main title:
Author:
Solid Starts (Firm), author
Edition:
First edition.
Imprint:
New York : Crown, [2025]©2025.
Collation:
xxvi, 352 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
IntroductionDisclaimerPart One. Exploring solids. Choosing the long game ; Evolving with the evidence ; The magic of six monthsPart Two. Building trust. Building trust at the table ; Responsive feeding ; Overcoming the fear of chokingPart Three. Building skill. Is baby ready for solids? ; Practical preparation for getting started ; First foods ; Food prep by age ; Go time ; Teaching cups, straws, and utensils ; Spoon-feeding to self-feedingPart Four. Building resilience. When (and how) to introduce allergens ; Nutrition for new eatersPart Five. Feeders and growers. Prep time (4 to 5 months) ; The magic window (6 to 8 months) ; The pickup zone (9 to 11 months) ; The me, me, me phase (12 to 18 months)ConclusionProblem solvingResources for families with allergiesEmergency resourcesAcknowledgmentsNotesIndex.
ISBN:
9780593735411 (hardcover)9780593735428 (ebook)
Dewey class:
649.3
Language:
English
BRN:
2775950