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With sections on basic nutrition, suggestions for your store cupboard, equipment, techniques for freezing and reheating, and food hygiene parents will find the book invaluable; for example, the section on introducing solids actually shows how to feed from a spoon--something that isn't taught in parentcraft classes. The book is structured around sections based on age, with each one having its own introduction to that age group's special feeding issues and problems, and is followed by the author's delicious recipes--such as Sweetcorn, Cherry Tomato and Tofu Kebabs and Singapore Noodles--and fun serving and decoration suggestions. There are also recipes for desserts--Banana Muffins or Fresh Fruit Ice Lollipops--there being no reason why sweet food cannot be part of a well-rounded diet. The book ends with a menu planner for each of the age groups, one per page, which suggests a menu for each day of the week. A great idea that could also serve to introduce parents to what constitutes a healthy diet and how to put it together.

The book's approach is one that takes into account the total experience of eating when you are doing it for the very first time; new textures, flavours, holding your own spoon--all these are new experiences for baby. As such, it is much more than just a cookbook; it is a culinary guide to living with under-fives. Highly recommended for parents in general, but especially for first-time parents. --Alison Jardine

Average Customer Rating:

Great book full of delicious recipes

Customer Rating:

I think this book is great. My baby is 9 months old and she loves all the recipes in this book, having been quite a fussy eater before I started cooking these recipes. They are all easy to follow and make and I have to admit that sometimes find myself quite pleased if she leaves a mouthful or two so that I can have some too!! The only downside for me is that I couldn't find any reference to how big a 'portion' is. But I've had the same problem with all the other baby cook books I have or have referred to.

disappointing	Customer Rating:
I thought this book was okay particularly for very first weaning/ purees but was a bit disappointing over all. I got another book by Sara Lewis which was much better for baby meal ideas and practical advices. I did like the way this books tells you what nutrients are in the recipes however.

great book	Customer Rating:
this is a really good book with plenty of ideas for you from weaning stage to toddler then pre school i wish i had this book when my little girl was weaning.as i hadnt a clue what to make her.

The child food manual	Customer Rating:
Any time a friend has a baby I instinctively reach for the mouse and order this book for them. It is invaluable and very well laid out. It introduces the child to a wide range of tastes which has contributed to my own children not being fussy with food to the point that they will try almost anything. Get it. You won't regret it.

Invaluable!!

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This book is excellent. I'm not the greatest cook or the most adventurous but her first books provided me with a starting off point but when my daughter's first year was coming up, I thought "what now? How do I feed Ava properly without undoing everything I had done this past year?" and this book is brilliant. It tops up on the recipe ideas that I have already used (flavours them up a bit) and takes me through all coming up stages of development - with great family recipes for everyone to enjoy! Well done Annabel Karmel!