FEEDING LITTLES AND BEYOND

u003cbu003eAn inspirational, accessible family cookbook that offers everything a parent needs to bring joy and love back into the kitchen, by the baby and toddler feeding experts behind u003ciu003eFeeding Littlesu003c/iu003e and the u003ciu003eNew York Timesu003c/iu003e bestselling cookbook author of u003ciu003eInspiralizedu003c/iu003e.u003c/bu003eu003cbru003eu003cbru003eWhen it was time to introduce solids to her firstborn, Ali Maffucci didn’t want to make baby food from scratch or buy expensive premade purées. Enter baby-led weaning (or baby-led feeding)—and Megan McNamee and Judy Delaware, the dietitian/occupational therapist duo behind preeminent parenting resource u003ciu003eFeeding Littlesu003c/iu003e—which skips spoon-feeding altogether so babies can eat what the family eats. As babies feed themselves, they explore a variety of aromas, shapes, and colors while developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and healthy eating habits. McNamee and Delaware also help their clients navigate—or prevent—picky eating at all ages and raise a generation of intuitive eaters who listen to their bodies and love a variety of food.u003cbru003e u003cbru003eNow, these powerhouse authors unite to provide a plan that will reduce stress and anxiety around mealtimes, nourish your loved ones, and satisfy everyone’s palate with fun, easy, nutritious recipes. Maffucci, Delaware, and McNamee offer:u003cbru003eu003cliu003estrategies for baby-led weaning/feeding, as well as safety and other common parental concernsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003ehow to meal-prep in a way that works for your scheduleu003c/liu003eu003cliu003etips for dealing with challenges such as picky eaters and dining outu003c/liu003eu003cliu003ea one-of-a-kind visual index for plating food that babies can feed to themselvesu003c/liu003eu003cliu003e100+ delicious recipes in categories including Morning Fuel (with plenty of egg-free options), Less Is More (using five ingredients or less), and Mostly Homemade (no shame in using pantry staples!)u003c/liu003eu003cliu003emodifications for families with allergiesu003c/liu003eu003cliu003epositive food language and how to promote body positivityu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eand much moreu003c/liu003eWith this book in hand, mealtimes will be easier and more enjoyable for everyone—from your six-month-old, to your picky toddler, to the other kids and adults in the family. As parents, the authors know that getting food on the table is hard enough, so whether you’re making a five-minute grilled cheese or pumpkin waffles, it’s time to start celebrating every bite.