Cookbook for Weaners Paperback – February 23, 2013

This cookbook is a bit too basic for me. I did try purees for about the first month of starting food and the recipes are so simple that if you've ever made an egg, you'll agree with my review below. The cookbook is way too long - they could have been combined the entire section on purees to 1-2 pages. Just make a list of items that need to be cooked & give the cooking, blending, & adding liquid instructions. And if you plan on Baby Led Weaning then you don't need this book at all. Just feed your baby what you're eating.The construction of the book itself is difficult to manage as well. Anytime someone makes a cookbook it should either have a spiral bound cover or a way for the book to remain open while sitting on a kitchen counter.

The few reviews for this book made it sound like it wasn't worth the money. But for me, this was the perfect book to help me make nutritious baby food. It gave me some terrific ideas, using foods I've never even eaten, but now I have tried them as well as given them to my baby. The best part of the book is the instructions on how to prepare these foods. So simple. And I realize that might be a complaint from others, but for me, this was exactly what I wanted. Love this book!

Great idea but I don't need a recipe for pureed peas: throw peas in blender and puree. I mean, really? I expected a lot more recipe ideas for when your child is older. Ideas for good food pairings, etc. Feel like that is TOO high a price tag for what you get.

Ok, so I may be a little influence by the fact my wife authored the book.... nevertheless, a lot of energy and heart & soul went into the generation of this endeavour. It truly reflects the needs of infants and brings creativity to your kitchen.

Baby enjoys trying all the new foods I've been making from this book. The recommended glass storage jars are a good idea for storing & serving, and even for traveling. Great beginner foods book, would really like to see a sequel for babies ready for finger foods!