Most parents know what their children should be eating, but getting them to eat it is often a challenge. Fussy eating is a massive problem in Western society, and British children are the fussiest in Europe, but it doesn't have to be like this Research has shown that eating patterns are established by the age of two, and how a child is weaned and parented around food in their early years significantly shapes their lifelong habits. With 1 in 4 under-fives now overweight or obese, the UK has a generation facing chronic health conditions, including diabetes, but "Worry-Free Weaning" helps to ensure that your child establishes a healthy relationship with food. It gives parents the facts and dispels the myths about the weaning process, empowering you to make an informed decision about the best way to introduce solids to your child. Drawing on their clinical expertise and insight, the authors use evidence-based medical and psychological research to support their advice. Their approach to weaning focuses on the fundamental importance of the relationship between parent and baby for every aspect of child development. It encourages you to wean and parent your child around food in a way that strengthens the bond between you, taking both of your needs into account. The book is packed with hints and tips to encourage healthy eating, as well as recipes and menu ideas. Clinical case studies bring common problems to life and help parents understand what goes wrong and how to change things. This book contains everything you could want to be fully informed and prepared to introduce solid food to your child.

This is the indispensable handbook for any parent preparing to wean their child. Not only does it contain over a hundred healthy, flavoursome recipes suitable for weaning babies, but it also offers a step-by-step guide in how to go about weaning the baby-led way. Children's eating habits vary from meal to meal so waste is a common frustration in the family kitchen. This book targets the problem with advice on how to manage those leftovers. Whilst all the recipes are free from refined sugar and either low-salt or salt-free they do not compromise on taste - so they can be enjoyed by the whole family. Plus, with most recipes having tips for 'Adult Add-ons', you can be sure that these recipes will tantalize even the most sophisticated palate. The ingredients used in this book are commonly sourced, can be found on most supermarket shelves and are used throughout the recipes. Recipes indicate their suitability for freezing and are honest about preparation and cooking times. As this cook book is written by parents for parents it understands that time is a precious commodity: recipes have been tabled according to cooking time, enabling the parent to easily select meals that can be produced during nap times. With each recipe tried and tested by parents and their children, we are confident that this book will give parents the inspiration to create exciting, fuss-free and tasty meals that all the family can take pleasure in eating together. Take the stress out of baby-weaning and let this book bring joy to your family kitchen.