Wean in 15: Up-to-date Advice and 100 Quick Recipes

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vp: Yes, the research shows that babies who are exposed to a variety of vegetables during the early stages of weaning are much more likely to eat them when they’re older. There’s also dishes like baby risotto, chilli, bolognese, and orzo pasta with creamy sauce. When you think about it, they’re essentially just mini adults meals for babies! Wean in 15 is quite different from your other books… what was it like writing it? The second method is baby-led weaning, which is where you encourage your baby to eat right away. This means giving him or her finger foods that they can put into their own mouth. So you’d want to use soft foods like well-cooked broccoli, green beans, or asparagus. This method encourages independence.

He draws from his experience of weaning his daughter Indie while working with leading registered nutritionists to create the most comprehensive baby bible for modern parents. He cuts through all the confusing information with simple, trustworthy knowledge on things like when to start weaning, how much food your child needs, and adapting your own meals into purees and finger foods.Blend together the banana, eggs, oats, desiccated coconut and baking powder until perfectly smooth. Lily is 19 months old now, and she still drinks breast milk once or twice a day. Many babies continue nursing until the age of two or even older than that, which is what the World Health Organization recommends. vp: Well with Lily, we tried both. So it was really a hybrid. But there’s really no right answer here, parents should choose the one that works best for them and their baby. If you’re worried about your baby choking on finger foods, then you might be more comfortable with spoon-feeding.

The most important thing for me is role modelling. So, sit down with your baby at mealtimes and eat with her – let her watch you, and then she’ll mimic your behaviour. kk: Okay, noted. So start with vegetable purees for the first two weeks, then what about the second two weeks? Grease the lined tray with a little olive oil, place the tots on the tray and bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until tinged golden brown round the edges. Let cool properly before serving.As their appetite grows, they’ll naturally eat larger portion sizes. So at this point, you can just gradually increase the portion sizes. Leave the pancakes to cool a little after cooking to prevent the blueberries from burning your baby's mouth. Sprinkle with desiccated coconut to serve, if you like. Yes, I learnt a lot from Charlotte. She coached me through the whole process with Indie, and she was brilliant at giving advice when I was unsure about anything. It’s a little counterintuitive because you would think that success would be getting your baby to eat as much as possible, which may result in feeding them more of the food they prefer. That would be usually sweet things like apple puree and baby rice. Also, as your baby gets more nutrients from solid food, they’ll also gradually start drinking less breast milk or formula.

Spoon-feeding is exactly what you think it is. You mash up or blend food, then feed it to your baby on the spoon. The advantage here is that they get used to using utensils. It’s also easier to introduce them to new flavors since you can blend pretty much anything. All the reliable information you need to wean your baby from first foods to enjoying family mealtimes. Parents should also be getting the whole family involved in mealtimes – even if it’s just adding some finishing touches to a dish, like a few berries on top of some porridge. These little things are so important, as they enable kids to connect with the food in a positive way.Whether you’re a first-time parent or not, Wean in 15 guides you towards getting the best for your little one, from figuring out when to start weaning and how much food your child needs, to adapting your own meals for your child. Joe knows how difficult it can be to manage your time, so he also shows you how to prep like a boss with shopping lists and freezable items.

Steam the broccoli and cauliflower in a little water for 2 minutes. Drain in a sieve or colander, then rinse under cold running water to stop them from going too soft. If you ever have any concerns or want help with major decisions, it’s always a good idea to talk to your doctor since they are trained medical professionals. You might start by serving a single vegetable puree per day. The best approach is to focus on one flavor at a time while making the food as soft as possible and easy to swallow.The recipe book features 100 different recipes to introduce to baby’s mealtimes, from first foods to tasty dishes that the whole family can enjoy. Written in partnership with infant nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed, parents can also find weaning guidance to help get their little one started on solid foods, plus advice on introducing new flavours and overcoming fussy eating. Features one hundred delicious, healthy and balanced recipes, from finger foods and purees to adapting your own favourite meals. Variety is important too, so you want your baby to be open to a wide variety of nutritious foods. Babies need to develop their palate. Breastmilk or formula is smooth and sweet. So introducing other foods will be a new experience. Think about the different textures and tastes.