Feeding Littles & Beyond

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 behindFeeding Littlesand theNew York Timesbestselling cookbook author ofInspiralized.

When it was time to introduce solids to her firstborn, Ali Maffucci didnt want to make baby food from scratch or buy expensive premade pures. Enter baby-led weaning (or baby-led feeding)and Megan McNamee and Judy Delaware, the dietitian/occupational therapist duo behind preeminent parenting resourceFeeding Littleswhich 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 navigateor preventpicky eating at all ages and raise a generation of intuitive eaters who listen to their bodies and love a variety of food.

Now, these powerhouse authors unite to provide a plan that will reduce stress and anxiety around mealtimes, nourish your loved ones, and satisfy everyones palate with fun, easy, nutritious recipes. Maffucci, Delaware, and McNamee offer:

strategies for baby-led weaning/feeding, as well as safety and other common parental concernshow to meal-prep in a way that works for your scheduletips for dealing with challenges such as picky eaters and dining outa one-of-a-kind visual index for plating food that babies can feed to themselves100+ 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!)modifications for families with allergiespositive food language and how to promote body positivityand much moreWith this book in hand, mealtimes will be easier and more enjoyable for everyonefrom 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 youre making a five-minute grilled cheese or pumpkin waffles, its time to start celebrating every bite.