Feeding Littles and Beyond

<b>An 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 <i>Feeding Littles</i> and the <i>New York Times</i> bestselling cookbook author of <i>Inspiralized</i>.</b><br><br>When it was time to introduce solids to her firstborn Ali Maffucci didn&#146;t want to make baby food from scratch or buy expensive premade pur&#233;es. Enter baby-led weaning (or baby-led feeding)&#151;and Megan McNamee and Judy Delaware the dietitian/occupational therapist duo behind preeminent parenting resource <i>Feeding Littles</i>&#151;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&#151;or prevent&#151;picky eating at all ages and raise a generation of intuitive eaters who listen to their bodies and love a variety of food.<br>&#160;<br>Now these powerhouse authors unite to provide a plan that will reduce stress and anxiety around mealtimes nourish your loved ones and satisfy everyone&#146;s palate with fun easy nutritious recipes. Maffucci Delaware and McNamee offer:<br><li>strategies for baby-led weaning/feeding as well as safety and other common parental concerns</li><li>how to meal-prep in a way that works for your schedule</li><li>tips for dealing with challenges such as picky eaters and dining out</li><li>a one-of-a-kind visual index for plating food that babies can feed to themselves</li><li>100+ 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!)</li><li>modifications for families with allergies</li><li>positive food language and how to promote body positivity</li><li>and much more</li>With this book in hand mealtimes will be easier and more enjoyable for everyone&#151;from your six-month-old to your picky toddler to the other kids and adults in the family. As parents&#160;the authors know that getting food on the table is hard enough so whether you&#146;re making a five-minute grilled cheese or pumpkin waffles it&#146;s time to start celebrating every bite.