I saw an Instagram post recently that said “Baby-led weaning is the next breast is best” — and that got me thinking. We do so much to shame parents for not “doing it right” when we need to support parents and each other. Baby-led weaning is great, if that works for you; homemade purées are great, if that works for you. Ultimately, though, fed is best — no matter what you do to feed your littles. I personally do a mixture of solid foods, purées, and store bought items to save me time, and that’s my version of what works best for me. Each family is different, and each family is doing it the right way for them. Here are a few resources I’ve found in the Library and online that have given me some inspiration.
Baby-led Weaning
Baby-led Weaning Made Easy: the Busy Parent’s Guide to Feeding Babies and Toddlers With Delicious Family Meals by Simone Ward
Simple & Safe Baby-led Weaning: How to Integrate Foods, Master Portion Sizes, and Identify Allergies by Malina Linkas Malkani
Baby-led Feeding: a Natural Way to Raise Happy, Independent Eaters by Jenna Helwig
Homemade Purees
Baby Food in An Instant: Healthy Organic Purees From Your Multi-cooker by Tabitha Blue
Around the World in 80 Purees: Easy Recipes for Global Baby Food by Leena Saini
The Complete Baby and Toddler Cookbook: the Very Best Purees, Finger Foods, and Toddler Meals for Happy Families by America’s Test Kitchen
Meals for the Whole Family
Baby Food in An Instant Pot: 125 Quick, Simple and Nutritious Recipes for Babies, Toddlers & Families by Jennifer House
What Mummy Makes: Cook Just Once for You and Your Baby by Rebecca Wilson
Make-ahead Baby Food Cookbook: Meal Plans and Recipes for Every Stage by Stephanie Van’t Zelfden
Online Resources:
Solid Starts – Information on starting solids, the history of baby-led weaning, and a first foods database.
Kids Eat in Color – Help in raising non-picky eaters and looks at ways to talk about and approach food to meet kids where they are.
My Little Eater – Meet kids where they are through your comfort level and getting you comfortable with whatever way you choose to feed your kiddo.
My kiddo’s recommendation: Eating the Alphabet Fruits and Vegetables From A to Z by Lois Ehlert
~posted by Kara P.
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