Solid Feeding

Author: Jennie Maizels. Hardcover: 96 pages. Publisher: Vermilion. Delicious, nutritious food for little hands to hold. Faced with a perpetual mealtime battle with her baby Millie, author Jennie Maizels discovered it wasn't that Millie did not want to eat, she just didn't want to be spoon-fed by anyone else. Faced with this independence, Jennie was forced to dream up ideas for foods that Millie could hold, like a mini pizza or a rice ball, until she was able to feed herself, and life became simple again. But all babies go through a stage when finger-held foods are the best way to feed them. This illustrated book shows foods of a wide range of healthy ingredients, cooked and uncooked, hot and cold, savoury and sweet.

Author: Annabel Karmel. Hardcover: 192 pages. Publisher: Ebury Press. Every parent wants the best for their child, to give them the perfect start in life, and that includes their diet and the food they eat. Annabel Karmel understands this better than most - as a trained cook and the mother of three growing children she not only knows what kids should eat but also knows what they will eat. In SuperFoods for Babies and Toddlers, Annabel takes you through your child's first 5 years from weaning babies and feeding whilst teething through fussy toddlers to lunchboxes for school children. As well as discussing the issues of organic versus genetically modified, fresh versus convenience, Annabel explains the inherent qualities of certain foods and how they will benefit your child whether they be foods to promote growth, enhance concentration or boost energy. With extra information on food allergies and intolerances, tips on feeding a vegetarian child and several of Annabel's celebrated meal planners, SuperFoods for Babies and Toddlers is an indispensible guide to nutrition for young children. 'The Delia Smith of cooking for children' - 'The Guardian'. Jools Oliver says of Annabel Karmel 'She's a miracle woman'.

Paperback: 160 pages. Author: Gerrie Hawkes. Publisher: Kyle Cathie Ltd. A modern guide to baby foodtelling you everything you need to know about weaning your baby and toddler. Gerrie uses her award-winning range of organicnutritious baby food as inspiration to create over 150 delicious recipesranging from the first taste of puree to tempting toddler meals. With vital information including how to tell when your baby is ready to wean, when and how often to feed them, how to introduce unfamiliar ingredients and even a few words on poo Feed Me! will ensure your child learns to enjoy fresh food, laying the groundwork for a lifetime of good health. Throughout are helpful tips for new mums and gorgeous colour photography. With invaluable clear charts outlining what foods can be introduced when, meal planners and sections on hygiene, freezing food and allergies, Gerrie will guide you through those crucial early years with knowledge, humour and sound common sense. Gerrie Hawes is a leading campaigner in the UK for the improvement of mainstream baby foods and founded the organic, award-winning brand Fresh Daisy in 2004. Antony Worrall Thompson says, 'Fresh Daisy is so good it makes you want to be a baby again !'

Healthy Food for Happy Kids: An A-Z of Nutritional Know-how for the Well-fed Family. Author: Suzannah Olivier. Paperback 288 pages. Publisher: Simon & Schuster. Chef Antony Worrall Thompson says 'Make sure your kids or grandchildren get the best start in life by reading 'Healthy Food for Happy Kids''. Recent research shows that 58% of 8 year olds can't identify pictures of basic fruits and vegetables such as melon, sweetcorn and cauliflower. As our hectic lifestyles allow less and less time for cooking and feeding our children, and there's so much junk food winking attractively at us from supermarket shelves, our children's health is suffering. In fact, children had a better diet in the 1950s. In HEALTHY FOOD FOR HAPPY KIDS, Suzannah Olivier answers all parents' questions on feeding their children and offers hundreds of ways to make good nutrition fun. In an accessible A-Z format, Suzannah answers such questions as 'What can I do about my fussy child?' , 'I don't have time to cook every day, how can I feed my child healthily?', 'Is my child's behaviour related to his diet?' and 'Can my child's allergy be helped with food?' She also includes invaluable charts to help parents with the nutrition minefield: lunchbox planners; healthy picnic and barbecue ideas; and ten healthy home versions of fast food - even burgers! HEALTHY FOOD FOR HAPPY KIDS will help every parent address the eternal headache of feeding their child well.