When you’re a first-time parent you’re naturally nervous and unsure about what to feed your precious little bundle of joy. Should you choose breast or bottle? When should you start introducing solid food? When can baby start eating with the family? Is there such a thing as a healthy snack? This delightful book is jammed full of recipes for first foods, puddings and lunchboxes, as well as allergy-friendly and party food. There’s a big chapter on family food with useful information on how to cook delicious meals for the whole family, taking out a toddler portion before adding more robust flavours for the rest of the family.
introduction
food for pregnant women
Eating for a healthy pregnancy
Breast or bottle feeding?
first foods
Starting your baby on solid foods
Time to introduce solids
Routines
purée combinations
yoghurt snacks
mash combinations
Baby-led weaning
portable foods & snacks
Food for your toddler on-the-go
Storage & safety
eating with the family
When it’s time to eat together
party foods
Planning the perfect birthday party
party cakes
Pick the perfect cake for your little one
cake basics & template
glossary
conversion chart
The Australian Women’s Weekly: The Happy Baby Cookbook