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Summary
Summary
Everyone wants their children to have the best possible diet, particularly in those all-important first years of life. But parents (especially new parents) aren't nutritional experts. So how do they know if their babies and toddlers are getting all the nourishment they need?
Now, with Better Baby Food , there's a complete, authoritative guide that takes the guesswork out feeding young children -- from birth to 24 months and beyond.
Developed with the world-renowned Hospital for Sick Children , this book provides the most up-to-date, expert advice available, with easy-to-read information about every aspect of feeding young children -- from breast and bottle feeding through to the introduction of solid foods. Each page is packed with tips, recommendations and common-sense guidelines for parents, including important topics such as food safety and allergies, teething and tooth care, digestive problems, essential vitamins and minerals, snacking, homemade vs. commercially prepared foods, feeding while traveling, as well as vegetarian diets.
But that's not all. In addition to its wealth of nutritional information, this book features over 220 easy-to-prepare recipes, organized by meal and recommended age range. Each recipe provides a full nutrient analysis, and has been baby- and toddler-tested to ensure maximum flavor appeal. Start the day with Baby's Fruit Smoothie or Apple Breakfast Bars . At midday try dishes such as Lunchtime Pasta and Bean Casserole or Crustless Cheese 'n Carrot Quiche and, for dinner, Fiesta Tomato Surprise or Chicken and Peach Salad . These recipes are so imaginative and delicious, you'll want to make them for your own dinner table!
Every year, 4 million babies are born in North America, creating a huge market of new parents, all of whom are looking for anything that will make their sleep-deprived lives easier. With its combination of comprehensive nutritional information and fast-and-easy recipes, Better Baby Food is the ideal resource.
Author Notes
Daina Kalnins and Joanne Saab are registered dietitians with The Hospital for Sick Children
Excerpts
Excerpts
Introduction In this second edition of Better Baby Food , we have talked more about many aspects of breastfeeding, including solutions to common questions and concerns; we've updated the formula section to include some of the new formulas available on the market; and we've provided more information on some important components of a healthy, balanced diet, such as fiber and omega 3 fatty acids. We responded to comments we received from readers of the first edition of Better Baby Food and have reduced the amount of sugar and salt in many of the recipes. We have also added 50 exciting new recipes for families to try. Some important changes include less restriction on foods in the first year of life. For the majority of infants, food restrictions are unnecessary after 6 months of age; however, current literature still recommends introducing one new food at a time. Other changes have occurred in the lives of the authors. Daina's young children are now older -- her daughter turned 9 in 2008, and her little boy is now 7 years old. Both were breastfed and are great eaters today. They enjoy variety and always do the "lick test" when new foods are presented (see page 61 for more on the lick test). Joanne has twin girls who are now 5 years old. Both were breastfed, and Joanne does admit to the challenge of breastfeeding multiples. People are constantly amazed by the variety of foods Joanne's children eat, and while they may not always like the new foods they try, they are willing to try almost anything, which is fantastic! Excerpted from Better Baby Food: Your Essential Guide to Nutrition, Feeding and Cooking for All Babies and Toddlers by Daina Kalnins, Joanne Saab All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. 7 |
| Nutritional Advice in Brief | p. 9 |
| Chapter 1 Breast milk | p. 11 |
| Chapter 2 Infant Formula | p. 21 |
| Chapter 3 Introducing Solids | p. 31 |
| Chapter 4 Time for Table Food | p. 41 |
| Chapter 5 The Toddler Years | p. 51 |
| Chapter 6 Adverse Reactions to Food | p. 61 |
| Chapter 7 Nutrition Facts | p. 73 |
| Recipes | |
| Breakfast | p. 83 |
| Lunch | p. 107 |
| Dinner | p. 153 |
| Snacks | p. 223 |
| Desserts | p. 247 |
| References | p. 271 |
| Index | p. 277 |
