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Summary: I finally found what I was looking for.
Review: I searched for a book like this when I had my other children, but I couldn't find one that suited my needs. This book is exactly what I wanted. Now I finally know how to make and store baby food, as well as prepare fun and healthy food for my older kids.
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Summary: Healthiest way to feed your baby
Review: Not only is it easy to follow, by the time I am ready to feed my baby I know he will eat it. I love the fact that thanks to this book, my 10 month old is eating healthy, nutritious, and tasty meals. I would recommend it to any parent who is willing to spend a little effort and time to prepare something right for their baby.
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Summary: great ideas backed up with helpful pictures.
Review: Great and creative food ideas. They are nutricious and most are not too hard to make. I love all the pictures.
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Summary: this is the best one I've tried yet
Review: I like the fact that you can make a months worth of food in a few hours and you know that they will eat it. It is so good for them and alot cheaper that baby food.
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Summary: Not as hard as it looks!
Review: This book is by a Cordon Bleu trained chef, and the illustrations look it. Gorgeous meals, but would I really cook this stuff? For the most part, yes. Most of the recipes are simple, though when the author whips out her food processor and grinds her own meat, I don't really think the typical busy mom will follow! There are some recipes with ingredients I don't pick up by habit at the market, but nothing that isn't readily available.Definitely buy this book for "party food", if you want gorgeous meals or snacks to tempt a toddler. It probably won't be your everyday cookbook, though.
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Summary: Good recipes & easy to make
Review: This is the recipe book I have been using since introducing solids to my now 7-month old daughter. They are easy to make and tasty and so far she has liked all of them. This book contains many photos and it is a great guide for those who want to start out making their own baby food. I am completely satisfied with the book.
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Summary: Children's Gourmet - For the Gourmet in Every Mom
Review: If you are ready to break out of that cookie cutter form that some people are in, and prefer not to raise your child on a White bread, peanut butter and jelly no crust diet then this book is for you! This has great ideas. If you don't have the time, you don't have to go as extravagent, but to kids it is much more fun if the presentation of your food is nice. Just like it is for adults, if your food looks good it tastes better. The recipes include a ton of creative and delicious recipes for even the pickiest infant and toddler. My son loves this type of food. Plus, you can rest easy knowing that you gave your child the best nutrition since infancy.
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Summary: Informative and helpful
Review: I have owned the previous edition of this book since my first son was born in 2000. The food ideas and recipes have all been well-received by my kids and, as many other reviewers have mentioned, the recipes are interesting, tasty and fun.
I wanted to point out that Ms. Karmel also offers a wealth of advice for first-time parents. Many new parents wonder when they should be starting their child on this or that, and she does a nice job of guiding the parents through culinary development. I have had friends ask when they should start their little ones on a sippy cup, and this book suggests a cup at about 6 months. I used this book as a helpful guide to when I could/should consider starting my sons on particular foods or utensils, etc. She also offers sample menus for each age group, so you can get a general idea of whether your child is eating within recommended ranges or not. She offers comprehensive information about food allergies and intolerances, choking and other hazards, and it's up to you to use your common sense and doctor's advice on how to proceed.
Overall, I highly recommend this book for parents looking for new recipes and ideas and also for new parents looking for a little advice on feeding their little ones.
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Summary: the toddler of the house hasn't turned down a dish yet!
Review: I picked up this book because I needed to come up with creative ways to get my underweight one-year-old daughter to eat. So far, I've made a handful of dishes, like the Cheesy Pasta and the Butternut Squash puree, and she hasn't refused a single thing yet! Prior to the book, I was giving her jar food and single item purees, and we were both bored with the lack of choices. Ms. Karmel's book has helped me make mealtimes more fun, and I'm looking forward to making future meals.
Some of the recipes in the book may be a little disconcerting to American readers because of its fairly liberal use of butter and other ingredients considered unhealthy or unsafe for babies in this country. But because we got the go-ahead from our pediatrician to include more fats (butter, cheese, olive oil, etc.) in my daughter's diet, this book was helpful in incorporating them into each meal.
Recommended for those with a good grasp on children's nutrition and who are looking for inspired meals. You will find yourself nibbling off your child's plate.
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Summary: Life saver
Review: My 14-month-old son has been eating recipes from this book since 5 months old. So far he loved everything that I made excpet the avocado dip. He eats all vegetables, meats, fish, basically everything but will suprisingly not touch any of the prepared gerber-style foods that you find in stores. I love this book and highly recommend it. Yes, some recipes will take longer to prepare but you can freeze them in little containers and use them days, even weeks later.
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