DetailsCondition: Brand NewFormat: PaperbackISBN: 9780241352489Publisher: DK OverviewFrom the trusted voice of Annabel Karmel, a bestselling author in baby and child nutrition, Weaning is a practical, reassuring guide that walks families through the transition to solid foods. Readers learn when to start weaning, how to introduce new textures safely, and how to combine baby-led weaning with traditional spoon-feeding. With more than 60 versatile recipes and four nutritionally balanced menu planners, this paperback guide helps busy parents feed babies confidently from six months through their first birthday and beyond, while staying alert to common allergies and intolerances along the way. About the BookWeaning is built around the real questions new parents ask: when should we start, what goes first, and how do we keep mealtimes safe and stress-free? Annabel Karmel answers each one with clear, step-by-step guidance, beginning with the basics of introducing purees and progressing through mashed textures, finger foods, and full family meals. The book pays close attention to allergy and intolerance awareness, flagging common triggers and offering simple ingredient swaps so recipes can be adapted to a baby's individual needs without losing flavor or nutrition. Baby-led weaning is presented as a flexible complement to traditional spoon-feeding rather than an either-or choice, giving parents room to combine approaches as their baby grows in confidence and coordination. At the heart of the book are more than 60 recipes designed to be quick, family-friendly, and easy to batch-cook, spanning purees for early starters through to heartier dishes for older babies and toddlers. Four menu planners tie the recipes together into a week-by-week structure, helping parents balance nutrition and keep meals varied as tastes develop. Throughout, Karmel's tone is encouraging rather than prescriptive, with troubleshooting tips for fussy eating and food refusal. The result is a hands-on kitchen companion rather than a dense parenting manual, one busy caregivers can dip into for a quick recipe or read cover-to-cover for a full feeding strategy. Whether a family is just starting solids or expanding a toddler's palate, Weaning offers dependable, kitchen-tested guidance from a name parents have trusted for decades. Key Benefits 60+ versatile, easy-to-follow weaning recipes for 6 months to 12 months and beyond Up-to-date guidance on allergies and intolerances, with simple ingredient swaps Practical advice on baby-led weaning alongside traditional spoon-feeding 4 nutritionally balanced menu planners for stress-free weekly meal planning Safe food preparation tips for purees, mashed textures, and finger foods Real-world troubleshooting and encouragement from a trusted nutrition author About the AuthorAnnabel Karmel is a bestselling British author widely regarded as a leading voice in baby and child nutrition, with decades of experience helping families navigate feeding from the first spoonful onward. Her cookbooks are known for combining practical, evidence-informed advice with approachable recipes busy parents can actually cook on a weeknight. In Weaning, published by DK, she draws on years of testing recipes with real families to create a resource that feels personal rather than clinical, with attention to allergies and intolerances that has made her a trusted name in early feeding guidance. Why You'll Love This BookParents will love how Weaning turns a stressful milestone into an achievable, even enjoyable, routine. With 60+ adaptable recipes and four ready-made menu planners, it's a practical baby shower gift, a helpful pick for new parents, and a reliable kitchen companion for the whole first year of solids and beyond. Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
