The Big Book of Baby-Led Weaning: 105 Organic, Healthy Recipes to Introduce Your Baby to Solid Foods

Biographical Note:
AUBREY PHELPS, MS, RDN, CLC, is a registered functional dietitian/nutritionist, perinatal fitness coach, lactation counselor, and kangaroula. Specializing in perinatal and pediatric nutrition, she is a consulting dietitian for Growing Independent Eaters and the owner of Matrescence Nutrition. To learn more, visit www.matrescencenutrition.com

Review Quotes:
"As a registered dietitian and a mom of two, I know how vital it is to get our kids off to a nourishing start and how overwhelming it can be to get that nourishment into their little bodies. This book completely removes the overwhelm and provides a balanced framework for feeding your children that only a pediatric nutrition expert who is also a mom three times over can genuinely do." --Ayla Barmmer, MS, RD, women's health and fertility expert, owner of Boston Functional Nutrition, founder of FullWell, and mother of two

Review Quotes:
"This is the book I wished for as a new mom! The recipes are simple and sensible, and Aubrey's explanations will make any new parent feel comfortable introducing their baby to food. As a registered dietitian nutritionist, this book is my go-to resource for clients, friends, and family who are exploring baby-led weaning!" --Gretchen Spetz, MS, RDN, LD, owner of The Functional Kitchen LLC

Review Quotes:
"There is misunderstanding and a lack of guidance when it comes to introducing solids to babies. In The Big Book of Baby-Led Weaning, Aubrey Phelps not only explains the what and how of BLW but also provides families a step-by-step approach to introducing solids with easy, delicious, nutrient-dense meals based on her experience as a mother, nutritionist, and certified lactation counselor. I am eager to recommend this book to all of the families I work with." --Candace Gesicki, DC, CLC

Review Quotes:
"This book is a great addition for any parent looking to build happy, trusting, and respectful mealtimes with their children. Aubrey does a wonderful job acknowledging the many ways that kids eat and providing principles to help families to build a long-term healthy relationship with food! A must-have for families!" --Elisabeth Keifer Kraus, MiT, intake review coordinator and parent coach, Growing Independent Eaters

Publisher Marketing:

Your all-in-one guide to baby led weaning with organic foods

Introducing your baby to solid foods is a big step in raising an independent eater. While transitioning to these new foods can feel daunting, it doesn't have to be. This baby led weaning book offers organic recipes and expert advice. You'll learn the basics of baby led weaning and gain the confidence to safely feed your growing child. Introduce baby to new flavors and textures with step-by-step guidance and at-a-glance allergen info. You'll prepare delicious organic meals and snacks with textures that change to match your child's expanding palette.

Use this baby led weaning cookbook to find:

• BLW 101--Confidently introduce baby to solid foods with a comprehensive introduction and detailed guidance.
• Organic meal plans--Take the guesswork out of mealtime with sample menus, as well as organic buying guides and money-saving tips.
• Stage-by-stage development--Discover recipes and meal-planning advice tailored to your baby's changing tastes and eating ability.

Get the information you need to start your baby's healthy relationship with food in this complete baby led weaning book.

Contributor Bio:Phelps, Aubrey

AUBREY PHELPS, MS, RDN, CLC, is a registered functional dietitian/nutritionist, perinatal fitness coach, lactation counselor, and kangaroula. Specializing in perinatal and pediatric nutrition, she is a consulting dietitian for Growing Independent Eaters and the owner of Matrescence Nutrition. To learn more, visit www.matrescencenutrition.com.