After borrowing the original "Baby Led Weaning" book and the previous edition of the cookbook from the library, I can confidently say that this cookbook is better and more useful than the BLW book. The first 40 pages of the cookbook cover thoroughly why baby led weaning is a good idea and basic tips. Really, any more than that (as in the BLW book) gets repetitive and dull. Then this cookbook has over 100 pages of recipes.
I like the recipes. The authors are British, and the recipes reflect a broad variety of tastes. Tonight we had "Fish Cakes" (pg 111) for dinner, which my husband declared to be surprisingly good for coming from a baby cookbook. My eight month old had a blast. I like that the recipes are written for "1 adult and 1 baby" or "2 adults and 1 baby" to be convenient for small families. I'm sure larger families could just double the recipes. The book is also pleasingly designed overall, but it would have been nice to have pictures of the food.
Just so you know, I'm not a baby led weaning die hard. My daughter eats jarred baby food at daycare, but we are trying baby led weaning at home for dinners and weekends. This book has helped me have more confidence about what and how I feed my daughter. I highly recommend it!
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Making the switchHelp Baby successfully eat solid foods at their own pace. Easily identify healthy foods to introduce to Baby and which foods to avoid, and how to prevent allergic reactions. |
All your questions, answeredLearn from expert researchers Gill Rapley and Tracey Murkett, creators of baby-led weaning and the ultimate authorities on the subject. |
Fun for the whole familyWatch Baby’s confidence in self-feeding grow, as they develop hand-eye coordination, chewing skills, and enjoy mealtimes with family. |
Effortless meal prepPrepare 99 simple, delicious recipes Baby will love, from brilliant breakfasts to delectable desserts. |
Orange and Watercress Salad
Serves 2 adults and 1 baby
This recipe uses a dressing made with cider vinegar, which goes especially well with oranges. Chicory has a very distinctive, bitter flavor that your baby might enjoy trying. This salad is ideal for babies with a little dexterity, but even a baby who’s just beginning to feed herself will enjoy picking up the orange segments and will get a taste of the orange combined with the dressing.
The Salad
Peel the orange carefully, removing all the pith. Either cut the flesh into chunks or separate it into segments (if you can, remove the thin skin from each segment). Try to catch any orange juice that escapes, to add to the dressing.
Separate the chicory leaves and break the watercress into short pieces.
The Dressing
Thoroughly mix together the dressing ingredients, plus any collected orange juice, and put into a large bowl. Add the orange, chicory, and watercress and toss them in the dressing. Sprinkle with the chopped cilantro and serve. This salad goes well with cold chicken or pork. It needs no additional dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 orange
- 1 head baby chicory, washed and drained
- 2 ounces watercress
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (preferably extra virgin)
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Great all in one book on BLW
We use this cookbook all the time. Full disclaimer, we only purchased the cookbook, not the full BLW book after some feedback from friends that the cookbook's introduction and online resources are more than enough information. My guy has liked almost all of the recipes, and has really introduced him to new flavors. It has also helped my husband and me deciding 'whats for dinner' as we like the recipes too. The portions are for two adults and 1 infant, and we have found them to be perfect. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in BLW and needs some ideas for what to make! (photo is of the Saag Paneer)
Top reviews from other countries
Kevy
BLW es una excelente opción para introducir sólidos.
Reviewed in Mexico on August 21, 2017julie pinole
Much better than expected! Molto meglio di quello che me esperavo
Reviewed in Italy on March 25, 2018
