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- good baby's first cookbook
- my boy loves it! the food is great!
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The Petit Appetit Cookbook: Easy, Organic Recipes to Nurture Your Baby and Toddler
Lisa Barnes
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Book Description
Fresh, wholesome meals that give little mouths something to smile about...
In The Petit Appetit Cookbook, mother and professional cook Lisa Barnes offers a healthy all-organic alternative to commercially processed, preservative-filled foods to help create delicious menus, nurture adventurous palates, and begin a lifetime of positive eating habits for children.
Includes:
- 150+ easy, fast, child-tested recipes for ages 4 months to 4 years
- Mealtime solutions for even the most finicky eaters
- Nutritional information for each recipe
- Time-saving cooking techniques
- The right age- and stage-appropriate food choices
- How and when to introduce solids to baby's diet
- Adapting family recipes for young children
- Recognizing signs of food allergies and intolerances
Customer Reviews:
Overall a great resource.......2007-09-04
This is a great recipe book for those a little intimidated by feeding their new eater but also wanting food to be wholesome, nutritious, adventuresome, and fun. The recipes have made me think of new combinations or add a little spice here and there that I might not have otherwise. The only shortcoming is mixing some of the one year old recipes with those of 9 months up to 1 year, which means the recipes with milk (and eggs depending upon your pediatrician's advice) might not really be suitable for a while longer. It's a bit confusing and limits your options in that age range. I am definitely ready to introduce more things to my daughter within her current repertoire and need a few more hints for the next couple of months. I'll check around elsewhere for those, but this is a great book to have on hand nonetheless.
Harder.......2007-08-23
This book has harder recipes and if I would have gotten this book by itself it would have been a turnoff to making my own baby food.
Great for baby, excellent for children!.......2007-08-16
The book starts out with explanations of organic versus non. Then into baby recipes and finally ones for toddlers. Great uses of a large variety of fruits and vegetables. A must have for your bookshelf!
good baby's first cookbook .......2007-08-09
I bought this to learn how to make food for my first baby. I previewed many others. It's a great book with lots of suggestions for different foods and combinations to feed. It gives very detailed directions for cooking the foods either on the stove top or in the microwave for every recipe. This would be helpful for someone who does not cook a lot, though I find myself just giving the baby whatever we have on hand and cooking it or mashing very simply. I think the best thing about this book is the guidlines for what to feed and when. Also which foods to avoid at what ages. I am sure I will use it more as he gets older and starts to eat more combos of food. Very user friendly book with lots of tips throughout. All in all a good first baby cook book.
my boy loves it! the food is great!.......2007-08-08
great recipes for all age ranges as well as good dietary info. as you get further into the book, some of the recipes are so good that my wife and i find ourselves snacking on the muffins and cakes that come from the book. i would highly recommend this if you like to cook and want to make food for you child that is better than the boring fare of other cookbooks.
Book Description
Making nutritious, homemade baby food has never been so easy!
Baby food doesn't have to come in jars, and making your own at home is not difficult. Baby food is strained, puréed or mashed adult food - just a different version of the food you prepare for yourself.
Here are three good reasons to make baby food at home:
- Knowing what's in it, therefore ensuring healthy and wholesome meals.
- Tailoring the texture to your baby's preferences.
- Shaping baby's tastes and helping him/her learn what fresh foods taste like.
Whether choosing to make all baby's food at home, or just some of it, the blender is a great way to offer new flavors in a baby-friendly texture. Once a child begins to eat table food, there is always an occasion for a fruit smoothie or a nutritious blended dip.
Here's a sampling of the deliciously easy recipes:
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Six Months and Older: Peach and Pear Bananarama, Melon Madness, Zucchini and Nectarines, Roasted Vegetable Purée
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Eight Months and Older: Vegetable Paella, Humus for Beginners, Chicken with Red Peppers and Corn, Beefy Broccoli
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Nine Months and Older: Lemon Raspberry Yogurt, Over the Top Applesauce, Spinach and Tomatoes with Ricotta, Fisherman's Pie
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Twelve Months and Older: Orange Banana Smoothie, Very Berry Pears, Broccoli and Cauliflower Melt, Veggie Cream Sauce
All the recipes in
Blender Baby Food are accompanied by suggested age guidelines. Also included are lots of great tips for making baby food, storage and freezing guidelines as well as the appropriate way to thaw and reheat food. Plus, none of the recipes calls for any of the salt, sugar, starches or fillers found in many commercially prepared baby foods.
Blender Baby Food helps parents give their baby the best nutritional advantage.
Customer Reviews:
Easy to use~.......2007-10-11
I am a first time mom and a first born. I want details and instructions to work from!
While some might find the details in this book common sense, I love to have exact measurements and formulas. Once you are comfortable with the process you can mix and match your own recipes...the possibilities are endless.
For those of you who may think making food takes too much time, just incorporate this into your normal cooking times. For example, if I am boiling or baking for dinner, then I can easily peel a couple of sweet potatoes and throw them on the stove to boil at the same time.
The book has helped our family save money on baby food from the store (I do buy a couple of jars for eating on the go). AND because it's so much more affordable to make baby food I feel like I can splurge on organic veggies for my little man.
You can do it and this book is a great resource!
Tons of great recipes.......2007-08-28
I have two other baby food cookbooks, and this one has the best selection of healthy, simple food combinations. When your baby is too old for blender food, there are tons of suggestions on how to serve the recipes for older kids and even adults. They also have sample meal plans if you are starting from no knowledge of what to feed a baby. They use lots of different ingredients too, like celery root and beets but mixing them with other foods that make it taste good for kids. The recipes are easy and healthy which is what baby food should be.
Wonderful!!.......2007-08-23
This book is absolutely wonderful. I have been using it often, making a variety of foods straight from our friends and families gardens! It's great to know exactly what is going in my childs food. The chapters are very clear to understand, simple recipes too, with food that we eat on a daily basis. I have already purchased 2 more of this book for gifts and so far they love it too!
Perfect Starter Book.......2007-08-14
This book is simple, and told me exactly what I wanted to know to get started. How long to boil/steam, about how much water to add, etc. I would recommend reading the intro chapters as that is where you get the tips on nitrates, what food you can store (she makes notes on the recipes that don't freeze well), etc. As a first time mom making baby food, it was worth it.
Looks like a pretty good book.......2007-07-27
I haven't tried this cookbook but did read through it. The recipes look rather simple and still flavorful, but there are no pictures, nor does it tell you if each prepared meal can be frozen (like other books I have). I think it's going to be a great reference but probably won't be as popular for me to use as Annabel Karmel's "Top 100 Baby Purees." I look forward to giving it a try and think the recipes will probably be tasty.
Book Description
Babies grow more rapidly in their first year than at any other time in their lives, so how you feed your newborn will be one of the most important decisions you make for your new baby.
Making your own baby food is not only more economical than buying commercial brands, it also assures that your child consumes only the freshest, top-quality ingredients. British television personality and children's nutrition expert Annabel Karmel's essential collection of best-ever purees grants new parents their wish: one hundred quick and easy recipes that will make for a healthy and happy baby. From first tastes and weaning, right through to meals for older babies, all the recipes are suitable for children aged six months and older. And with all these fruit and vegetable favorites, and innovative fish, meat, and chicken purees, the dishes are so tasty you will want to eat them yourself!
In addition to easy and delicious recipes, Top 100 Baby Purees also includes information on:
- Weaning your baby and transitioning to solid foods
- Food allergies
- Time-saving food preparation tips
- Freezing and reheating your homemade baby food
- Tricks on finding the hidden nutrition in everyday foods
Featuring a preface by Dr. Michel Cohen, New York pediatrician and author of The New Basics: A-to-Z Baby & Child Care for the Modern Parent
Customer Reviews:
Good recipies, great pictures.......2007-10-06
This book really got me excited for the babyfood making process. It has great pictures and recipies that sound really good. My baby has tried and loved a few of them so far. The only negative thing I would say is that a few of the foods in the recipies for the younger babies should really not be introduced until later. But as long as you do your research and know what not to give your baby until when, then this is a good resource.
just what i needed.......2007-10-01
I am happy with the book. I needed advice on which fruits/veggies to start on and which to graduate to. The book leaves me with little to have to figure out on my own! THat's what I need. It tells me what I can freeze and what I can't, what I need to mix with breastmilk or formula and what I can just mash up the way it is. I recommend it if you are going to make your own food! I use it with the baby food processor and it's just right!
Great book.......2007-09-16
this book is great but if you want recipes for all ages (4 months through 3 years or so) get "super food" book by the same author, has many puree recipes as well as alot more.
Excellent Cook Book! .......2007-09-14
I wish I had purchased this book when my baby was younger. She is 10 months and loves everything I have made her from this book. Initially she did not want to eat the food - I think because she was not used to baby food that has so much flavor. Now she loves them! I have tasted everything I have made her and would honestly eat these meals myself. When she is older and chewing foods, I will make these recipes is larger quantities for the entire family. I love that the meals can be frozen and I made several batches at once, so there is always a variety of foods at hand for her. I would recommend making the vagetable / chicken broth to use in the recipes - this adds so much more flavor to the foods than just using water.
You won't regret purchasing this book. My husband jokes that our baby eats better than we do:o)
great book.......2007-08-28
I looked through many books so that I could make my daughter her own food. This book gives a lot of recipes. I'm happy that I chose this one.
Book Description
Start your baby on a lifetime of healthy eating
Commercial baby food may seem healthy and convenient, but a meal prepared at home with fresh, high-quality ingredients is still the most nutritious one you can give your child. Preparing your own baby food is quick, easy and much more affordable than you might think. It is certainly the best way to cultivate healthy eating habits in your infant or toddler.
Since it was published in 1991, Annabel Karmel's book has become the definitive, essential guide to feeding babies and young children and is used by pediatricians, nutritionists, and mothers around the world. Now fully revised and updated, The Healthy Baby Meal Planner will show you which foods are appropriate for each stage of a child's development from infancy to age three.
Also included:
- Latest information on food allergies and infant nutrition
- Time-saving preparation tips and recipe ideas for special occasions
- Advice on introducing new tastes and textures to infants and toddlers
- How to make appealing meals for even the pickiest eaters
Customer Reviews:
Wonderful cookbook full of healthy recipes that really are tastey!.......2007-08-14
I have made many of the recipes in this book for my son who is now 1 year old and he has enjoyed them all. Most of the recipes are quite easy and not very time-consuming. There are many that are good for the whole family to enjoy. I love this book so much I am going to purchase a few others by this author.
Great Gift.......2007-08-09
I bought this for a friend who is expecting a baby and she loved it! She has a gluten intolerance so this cookbook will be very helpful for her and her husband. They loved it!
Great book!.......2007-05-09
I needed a baby food for dummies type book and this is one of a few I liked! Its very easy to use, has good explanations and so far seems to provide correct information with regards to foods to avoid, list of approved foods, etc. I like the charts that provide an at-a-glance for what is okay to feed, etc. Definitely worth the money!
Great ideas, but some are questionable .......2007-01-06
I love many of the meals in this book and they are generally easy to prepare (I love that many of them can be frozen), but I think some of the suggestions are questionable for small babies (for example a lot of tomatoes and onions). Otherwise, I love it and would suggest it to any moms interested in making homemade baby food.
Too meat intensive.......2006-11-09
We hastily bought this book for a friend and just as quickly returned it after taking a look at it's content. If you're still on the carnivor boat and wish to expose your child to the high dioxin and chemical load found in meat, then this book's for you. If you're a bit more informed and concerned about the contamination of meat, then look elsewhere for alternative nutrition and recipe info.
As a pharmacist, let me tell you that children are exceptionally sensitive to the chemical contamination that is in U.S. produced meat. This ain't the good ol' days and meat has changed. Be very careful where your animal products come from or consider eliminating them altogether.
Customer Reviews:
Feed me good healthy food!.......2007-04-22
3 children all started eating these recipes as babies... now they are all big kids! We loved this book! It will be packed away with the "babys firsts". This is the best way to feed your child. Real food, with real taste, right from the start. The only problem was potential allergy issues.
great for beginners.......2006-08-16
This book would have been so great to have from the beginning, but my son is a bit old for the recipes in it. I would highly recommend it for someone just starting solids. There are so many tasty varieties to try.
Its a life saver..........2006-07-02
I bought this book along with Lorraine Kellys paperback as I hadn't a clue what to feed our baby let alone how! I really wanted our baby to eat fresh healthy foods so that when she could eat the same as her parents we wouldn't have a battle on our hands. Between the two books this one is my favourite.
The book is well laid out with clear and easy to follow guidelines and recipes. Yes, it takes a while to get the cooking done but it saves alot of money and time in the end(compared to processed foods). The recipes are tasty and surprisingly different - apple in mini burgers (which I thought she'd hate - but loved) and clever presentations that make meal times less of a battle. The end of the book includes recipes that all the family can eat.
Annabel doesn't promise your baby will always eat but she does guide you along with her years of experience as a Mother and a cook.
A real life saver for us. You won't be disappointed.
Great book!.......2005-09-01
This book provides great guidelines for preparing and storing baby food. I also like photos in my cookbooks and this book has plenty of them. I can't wait until my daughter gets old enough so that we can try the toddler recipes. Just take note that Karmel is a British author so some of the foods she suggests for babies may differ from what American pediatricians recommend.
For the whole family.......2005-04-01
I saw this book at a friend's house, who just moved back from the U.K. and bought this book there. We both have daughters who are the same age, and spend a lot of time at each others house. After eating several meals together with the kids, I deceided that their food tasted much better than the things I cooked. The first time I made a receipe from the book, my husband came home and was all excited, smelling the flavours before he even entered the house, hoping this would be our dinner. Sadly, not only I had to tell him that I was cooking for our 1 year old daughter, but in addition fight him off tasting the food.
My daughter is now 2 years 3 month old and I am still using receipes on a regualr basis from this book to cook dinner for the whole family.
I highly recommened, especially for first time moms, who wonder what to make for thir child besides steamed carrots and broccoli. Very healthy receipes that taste AWESOME!!!!
Book Description
When feeding babies, parents need to think outside the box—or the jar. Infants develop more rapidly in the first two years than they will in any other period of their lives. Over processed foods containing chemicals, preservatives, pesticide residue, and genetically engineered ingredients cannot nourish a growing baby. Infants need fresh, natural foods just like the rest of us.
Eating well can be easy, fun, and inexpensive. "Simply Natural Baby Food" gives you practical recipes to prepare whole foods that won't tie you to the kitchen. Best of all, your children will learn good eating habits that will last a lifetime. There is a chapter for each stage of a baby's eating development from first solid foods to fun recipes for toddlers. Tips are interspersed throughout the book to give the reader advice on cutting preparation time, helping baby to gain feeding independence, and getting maximum nutrition into baby's meals.
The book contains detailed recipes for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, desserts, and beverages, including infant cereals, whole-grain crackers, sugar-free sweets, and non-diary nut and seed milks. Parents will appreciate the imaginative ways vegetables are incorporated into meals. For the child with allergies, many wheat-free, diary-free, and egg-free recipes have been included. "Simply Natural Baby Food" promotes a plant-based diet. Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, sea vegetables, nuts and seeds are emphasized. There are recipes containing dairy products, fish, and poultry because, eaten in moderation, these foods contain important nutrients, but vegetarian and vegan alternatives are provided for virtually every recipe.
Find out how easy it is to prepare your own baby food. You'll save money and give your child the best possible start.
Customer Reviews:
Wonderful Gift for New Moms.......2007-09-20
The book is petite, as it should be; yet the writing is large and easily legible. Cathe's format emphasizes the simplicity of the recipes (that moms can literally whip up in minutes and freeze in batches for later use). Nonetheless, while the recipes contain just a few ingredients, Cathe emphasizes the importance of nutrition, and ensures that her recipes are well rounded from a nutrient perspective for each stage of an infant's development. In fact, there are numerous healthy tips and the chapters are broken down by age.
Actually, I found several of the older baby recipes (apple oat pancakes and pineapple carrot cake) and toddler recipes (whole grain waffles and minestrone soup) enticing myself! Really, the recipes cover breakfast to dinner tastes, and everything in between. This book even offers recipes for homemade animal cookies and graham crackers!
Worth noting, no diets are excluded from this handy guide. While there are a few omnivorous recipes (with meat), most of the recipes are vegan/vegetarian or offer easy alternatives. Along those lines, there is a plethora of dairy-free, wheat/gluten-free, soy-free, egg-free, and nut-free recipes for any child born with allergies or other diet-related autoimmune condition. Cathe does use some unique ingredients that are popular within the health food movement, yet they are becoming easier to find, and could easily be omitted if you don't feel like seeking them out. The only thing that I think would help this book is a food allergy index.
It was hard for me to believe that over 150 recipes were packaged into this easily manageable cookbook, but after perusing the contents I was sold. Each of my expecting friends will be getting a copy!
A good recipe book for a healthy baby.......2007-09-14
I have tried most of the recipes in this book and all of them have turned out very well. Both my daughter and I liked the recipes. My daughter has managed to maintain a healthy weight throughout after eating food prepared by me using this book as a reference. Very good buy.
The food is definitely tastier than the store bought ones.
we absolutely LOVE this book!.......2007-05-15
It's a wonderful little book with great recipes. Our family found this book to be invaluable as our middle child was a bit of a discriminating eater at first. Ms. Olson's recipes helped her become the decidedly UN-discriminating eater she is today! Highly recommended.
Great Simple Recipes.......2007-05-07
This book has delightfully simple recipes that my baby loved. I also own Cathe Olson's Vegetarian Mother cookbook that I used while I was pregant & continue to use while nursing. I found that both books have nutritious & tasty recipes that aren't too time consuming. I'm very happy I bought it!
Some good ideas.......2007-04-03
Like many reviewers, I'm not big on the organic, make-your-own-baby-food stuff either. But this book is very helpful if your child can't or won't eat dairy products. There are a lot of ideas and recipes for non-dairy sources of calcium.
There were several recipes that my daughter liked when she was a year old but soon outgrew. Now at 2.5, when she is refusing to eat almost everything, there are still 3 recipes in here that she absolutely loves, and for those alone I'm very glad I bought this book. (The recipes she likes are vegetables with bread crumb topping, Almond Butter Noodles and nut butter chews. Even when she won't eat other vegetables, she'll gobble down broccoli with bread crumb topping and ask for seconds.)
There are also some good recipes for healthy desserts (i.e. low sugar and even some nutritional content), which have been popular at family gatherings.
Average customer rating:
- Mixed Bag, But I Use It Regularly
- Interesting Concept, Recipes don't work
- Yummy for baby and us too!
- Perfect for picky toddlers/husband
- one word - boring
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The Baby Bistro Cookbook: Healthy, Delicious Cuisine for Babies, Toddlers, and You
Joohee Muromcew
Manufacturer: Rodale Books
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Binding: Hardcover
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If Julia Child were to have written a cookbook for new moms, this would be it. The Baby Bistro Cookbook speaks to a growing population of parents who want the same fresh and healthy, great-tasting dishes for their children as they have come to expect for themselves. Not only will these recipes satisfy little ones, but they are delicious enough for the entire family. Unlike previously published baby and toddler cookbooks that either appear outdated or offer unsavory health food alternatives, The Baby Bistro Cookbook demonstrates how easy and satisfying it can be to cook for little ones with thoughtfully conceived and smartly written recipes. The book is chock-full of helpful sidebars and timesaving tips, such as: -Substitutions for children with food allergies -Directions for preparing an entire week's supply of dishes that can be easily refrigerated or frozen -Lists of the best finger foods and snacks to have on hand -Hints on what foods to pack when traveling with children -Pediatrician-approved information on adapting recipes to suit your child's age and tastes
Customer Reviews:
Mixed Bag, But I Use It Regularly.......2007-06-18
THE BABY BISTRO COOKBOOK is not my favorite cookbook, but it is one that I have come back to again and again. When a very picky relative (meat and starch but no vegetables or spices) came to visit, THE BABY BISTRO COOKBOOK was perfect. If you have never considered cooking for your child, this is a great book to add to your shelf.
However, I could not get by with THE BABY BISTRO COOKBOOK as my only toddler cookbook. In my view, the strengths of THE BABY BISTRO COOKBOOK are in its treatment of some basics.
RECIPES WE LOVE: Baked Sweet Potato Sticks, Zucchini Coins, Vegetarian Black Beans and Rice, Korean Barbecue, Cheddar Chicken and Broccoli Casserole, Cornmeal Catfish (though we spice ours up more), Gingersnaps, Coconut Macaroons, Horchata
RECIPES WE LIKE: Apple Cider-Glazed Carrots, Risotto (though I had to add lots more liquid), No-Peanut Sesame Noodles, Shepherd's Pie, Curried Chicken, Salmon and Polenta (okay but have not liked it enough to repeat it)
NOT SO GREAT: Lemon and Rice Soup, Pumpkin Ravioli (will try this again)
RECIPES THAT DID NOT WORK FOR US AT ALL: Kiwi-Lime Agua Fresca (first recipe I tried, and it was wretched; there is no sweetener, so this is a very sour and tart drink); Steamed Japanese Egg Custard
NOTE ABOUT ALLERGIES: This is not a great cookbook if your child is sensitive to dairy or wheat. I was not able to do much with the book until my baby started to outgrow his dairy sensitivity.
ONE MORE NOTE: She recommends eating organic foods, but her cooking times seem to be based on white rice. If you are enough of a health nut to want brown rice, you'll need to make adjustments.
Interesting Concept, Recipes don't work.......2007-06-04
This book has some great ideas and the overall concept is a good one, but the hype gets lost in the details. Many of the actual recipes, as others have reported, just don't work. The vanilla cupcakes are salty and rubbery, the chicken soup has no flavor, the blueberry muffins stick and aren't done at the prescribed time. It makes me wonder if anyone ever tested the recipes before they were published. Don't waste your money on this book - just modify recipes that you already like and you'll probably end up with better results.
Yummy for baby and us too!.......2007-05-18
I just got this cookbook and already I have made quite a few recipes from it. My daughter loves them, and her mom and dad do too. They are easy to follow and well thought out. I really like this cookbook.
Perfect for picky toddlers/husband.......2007-05-06
Good food that is easy to make, and doesn't require a trip to the store every time you want to make something. Many of my favorites, including the sesame noodles, peanut sesame noodles, mexican rice and black bean soup can be made with pantry ingredients. My 2 year old ate everything I have made from this book, without any bribes. My 1 year old loves the cheddar coins, and they are easy to make, even with two toddlers in the kitchen helping. She has lots of good ideas, and its food you actually want to eat. I recommend this book to all my friends who have kids, its great because you don't have to make separate food for your toddler.
one word - boring.......2007-04-07
Thanks but no thanks. I do not need a recipe for mashed potatoes or applesauce. If you want boring and basic, this cookbook is for you. But if you want new and exciting flavors for your baby to enjoy, find another baby cookbook.
Average customer rating:
- Finally, toddler recipes with some taste!
- First time Mommy
- One of the best!
- Not what I expected
- The Big Book of Recipies for Babies, Toddlers & Children
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The Big Book of Recipes for Babies, Toddlers & Children: 365 Quick, Easy, and Healthy Dishes ("The Big Book of...")
Bridget Wardley , and
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More than a cookbook, this indispensable kitchen companion not only offers delicious recipes for every day of the year, but also contains a wealth of information on child nutrition—from weaning and introducing solids to packing lunches and serving up party foods for older children. It emphasizes an easy approach to food preparation, with no complicated measurements or methods. Most important of all, there’s a wide variety of recipes for every stage of childhood development, complete with 50 "first food" recipes, 7-day meal planners, and sound snack ideas. Practical tips accompany the dishes, including methods for promoting healthy eating habits that support brain development and a strong immune system.
Customer Reviews:
Finally, toddler recipes with some taste!.......2007-10-09
I have a 2 yr. old, and he is like his Mom and Dad. He likes food that has some taste, he even will eat food with a little spice in it. These recipes are good for him and for us too, and they fill you up, even a hungry husband.
First time Mommy.......2007-08-13
I am 20 years old and a first time mother. I don't know how to cook, but as soon as i opened this book, I fell in love with it, every dish on this books looks very tasty, and even i was wondering how good these foods must taste.
One of the best!.......2007-07-14
We love this book and I often make the recipes in large quantities for the whole family. IMO the seasoning was bland so I always bump it up a bit, but I've been feeding my triplets heavily seasoned food from from day one (via breastmilk). They won't eat jarred food, but LOVE the Moroccan Lamb with some extra cumin and added cinnamon.
My only complaints would be the recommending of solid foods by age rather than a child's readiness (teeth, pincher grasp, sitting up), the feeding of purees (please research the benefits of self-feeding!) and the small bit of translation involved because the book is written by a Brit.
I highly recommend this book and have added it to my list of gifts for new moms.
Not what I expected.......2007-05-18
The recipes are definitely not quick and easy and they are strange combinations of foods that I question if I'd even eat. This was a BIG disappointment. Wish I could've returned it.
The Big Book of Recipies for Babies, Toddlers & Children.......2007-05-13
Not only were the recipies far from user friendly, I do not know of many babies or toddlers who would enjoy them. I was hoping to find some basic recipies but these were for a more developed palate than that of a child.
Average customer rating:
- Lame-"O"
- Great recipes, good ideas -- but would like to be more inclusive
- Some delicious dishes for OLDER BABIES
- Organic and Healthy
- Recipes mediocre, more work than they are worth
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Organic Baby & Toddler Cookbook (Organic)
Lizzie Vann , and
Daphne Razazan
Manufacturer: DK ADULT
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Binding: Paperback
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Product Features:
- Fresh, additive-free natural foods are essential for the healthy development of all children
- Advice for vegetarians and children with special needs is featured throughout.
ASIN: 0789471906 |
Product Description
Fresh, additive-free natural foods are essential for the healthy development of all children. Now every parent can prepare tasty and nutritious meals with the Organic Baby & Toddler Cookbook. More than 50 quick and easy recipes and menu plans are carefully adapted for every stage of your child's development. Each section outlines essential superfoods for each age stage and provides appetizing recipes for healthy , satisfying meals. Advice for vegetarians and children with special needs is featured throughout.
Customer Reviews:
Lame-"O".......2007-01-23
...Or why "O" ain't the whole story. The kind of people who like this book are probably the kind of people who think it's just so clever to dress baby in a onesie that says "Organic." Would you do that? I almost would. Yet sometimes there's a mile between almost and would. This bright, cheery book has "baby-shower present" and "first-time mom" written all over it. My excuse, as a 2x mom? Christmas present. I would be disingenuous if I said I've gleaned nothing flipping through the pages. I'm interested in the author's use of grains and potato to provide structure to purees, and I admit to being fascinated by her use of onions, spices and tomatoes in baby food, all of which I considered potential irritants to the infant palate.
I'll tell you flat out that my 7-month-old was crazy for the "apple and banana breakfast," to which, I might mention, I added butter, against the author's advice, and salt. I recently baked the "fruity cupcakes" for my 4-year-old's birthday at preschool; they had just the right healthy-PC-good-mom thing I was going for, though the preschool teacher was disconcerted by my use of unlit candles to anchor little slices of kiwi to the top. Did I intend to light those things?
My two main complaints against the book are these: the idea that by cooking organic, one is meeting all one's child's nutritional needs is perilous, and do you really want to start cooking separate meals for your child now? Let's take a look at a recipe geared for the 4-7 month-old, "Mediterranean Vegetables and Chicken." You start by heating olive oil in a pan and sautéing vegetables. Do I need to expand on this? I mean, I'm all for it if it's in lieu of mac-and-cheese and hotdogs, but then that's also a separate meal for kids. Guess what you'll be doing when the kids are 16? I prefer to adapt whatever I'm eating to baby's needs; so for instance, if I put a chicken in the pot in the a.m., I poach and puree the liver for baby, and she also gets to drink a teacup of nourishing broth. If the whole family is eating Mediterranean Vegetables and Chicken, then OK, let's grab the Braun Multiquick and get busy.
More seriously, the author's dietary guidelines are better suited to the forty-year-old male than the infant. Some are flat-out wrong: "There is no better way to enjoy the full nutritional value of organic fruit and vegetables than to eat them raw." Because babies lack adequate amounts of the enzyme for converting beta carotene into Vit A, they generally don't do well with vegetables. And mother's milk contains over 50 percent of calories in fat, much of it saturated, so the wise mom will make a point of feeding her infant egg yolks and grass-fed butterfat as she weans, not pasta shapes and tomato sauce. Finding good information on the feeding of infants is difficult, the proverbial needle in a haystack. My best recommendation is to check out the Weston A. Price Foundation's journal "Wise Traditions"--look on-line--for excellent information on Vit. D and infancy, cod-liver oil supplementation, etc. The orientation toward non-toxic and alternative farming and pasture-fed livestock fits the bill, and the articles are generally intellectually stimulating.
Great recipes, good ideas -- but would like to be more inclusive.......2007-01-22
This cookbook has some lovely recipes and I applaud the authors for making most of them accessible, and without a lot of ingredients or ridiculous amounts of preparation. After all -- the recipes are for babies. I make the "days out cakes" for my family a lot, and everyone loves them; the meatballs, too, are delicious and good for all. The instructions were clear; the photos, adorable.
However! I'd like if the recipes were more inclusive, offering amounts for more than just one baby, and suggesting how to embellish the recipe for adults. The thing is, if I'm going to spend a lot of time cooking for my baby, especially if the recipes are this yummy and healthful, it would be nice if I could have the option for making the recipe for my entire family (maybe suggesting a spicier sauce for mommy & daddy, for instance). I did that anyway; it would just have been nice to have assistance and ideas from the book's authors.
Some delicious dishes for OLDER BABIES.......2006-11-08
I've enjoyed making many of the dishes in this book--a highlight: the delicious Pumpkin Stew, which my one-year-old gobbles up and I like too--but the recipes are not appropriate for new eaters. A 4-month-old shouldn't be eating complex foods liked mixed vegetables sauteed with onion in olive oil. Like other reviewers, I suggest this book as a complement to other resources.
Organic and Healthy.......2006-11-06
If you are interested in books that provide healthy meals this is a great buy. The book is organized by stages. Simple recipes are provided and your child not only gets to eat healthy meals but a variety at that.
Recipes mediocre, more work than they are worth.......2006-08-15
I liked the idea. I was drawn to it because of the title and thought it would give me good ideas for healthful food for my little one. It didn't.
I have a very picky eater (14 months) and thought this book would give me ideas for new healthy foods to give her, but I must admit, cooking that intricately for a child who tasted it and was not in the least interested is not how I wish to spend my time as a mom. Better to feed her off of my healthy plate. I'd rather cook a meal big enough for the both of us that at least one of us will eat! Maybe in a year or two the recipes for older children will be more successful.
Also, I ate a few of the dishes(since good organic food shouldn't go to waste!) and they really weren't that impressive to me either. And I am far from picky!
The discussion on organic importance was interesting and well written. However, I have already chosen to do as much organic food as I can afford, so it wasn't what I was looking for in the book.
Finally, she talks about weaning a breastfed child as you introduce solids, which is ridiculous. It outlines a weaning process, which just doesn't have a place in the book.
Book Description
Food for Tots is written for “parents, teachers, grandparents, and other caregivers of those children who will put anything but food into their mouths.” Food for Tots, the complete guide to feeding preschoolers, is a comprehensive cookbook and nutrition guide. It is a great resource for parents, grandparents, day care providers and other caregivers of young children. The book includes tips for raising healthy eaters, from first foods to finger foods to family meals. There are more than 100 kid-tested recipes that will please even the pickiest eaters. Young children love to help cook. Woolley and Pugmire provide plenty of creative ways to involve the little ones in cooking. There are great recipes for playdough, bubbles, and other fun kitchen crafts. The book also contains four chapters of essential information about food allergies, food safety, nutrition, and how to encourage healthy eating behaviors. It addresses the common concerns that parents of young children! have. The format is lively, and easy to use.
Customer Reviews:
Just Okay.......2007-03-27
There were no revelations in this cook book. mac and cheese, grilled cheese, blah blah blah....
NOT WHAT I HOPED FOR.......2006-03-15
I bought this book hoping to find new and exciting meals and snacks for children.
Unfortunately i was very disappointed as most of the recipes are what i call "common sense" and things that i already do make for the my children. I did however enjoy reading what the kids in the book had to say about the recipes.
What a terrific resource for parents!.......2004-09-07
Food for Tots is a charming, information-packed resource that will help parents of toddlers find a wide variety of appealing and healthy foods. I especially enjoyed the "tot tips" that answered questions a parent might have as she reads the recipes and commentary. This useful book also includes important nutrition information, advice about common feeding problems and information about food allergies.
Excellent pediatric guide to eating behaviors.......2003-08-06
This combination recipe book and pediatric guide to eating behaviors provides a wealth of kid-pleasing recipes, medical insight and good old fashioned mom-sense to help promote more nutritious eating for young children and hence, better health An excellent resource for parents and child caregivers alike.
C. Appel, Fearless Reviews
Disappointing........2003-07-29
I bought this book because I wanted recipes similar to the best-odds recipes in the back of "What To Expect The First Year." What I found was recipes for food that, quite frankly, I could easily make without a written recipe. There's a couple of good ones in there, but it's not worth the investment.
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