The Big Book of Organic Baby Food: Baby Purées, Finger Foods, and Toddler Meals For Every Stage Kindle Edition

I know someone mentioned it's dangerous and that they can't trust this book due to a recipe with honey. Well there is a page with items not to be used before the age of 1 and honey is one of them and the recipe is in a chapter for toddlers. There is absolutely nothing with honey for babies before the age of 1. This is really a wonderful book that is everything you need to know about making baby food.

Great book! To the person that reviewed saying it makes life threatening food choices, no it clearly stated in the first chapter not to give honey to babies. Read the whole book before making a terrible review.

There are some nice ideas in here for combinations of common baby foods and spices. And I like the book's modular approach towards preparing and combining single-ingredient purees to create new tastes. HOWEVER, the book makes some serious, potentially life-threatening mistakes: it includes raw honey for recipes for infants under a year, which the American Academy of Pediatrics (and basically everyone else) warns against, due to potential botulism; and it also says that nut milks are a fine substitute for breastmilk or formula for this age group, which is not true as any pediatrician will tell you. When a book on baby food to make such serious, basic mistakes, I can't trust its advice.Also, a large chunk of the book is "recipes" for individual-food purees, each of which is identical (steam, puree, freeze).

I'm a first time mama and I knew early on that I wanted to make all of my daughter's baby food. Homemade organic food is the only way to ensure that your baby is eating the healthiest, cleanest food possible (which we all want). Problem is my cooking ability does not span far past making a sandwich. So I researched for months, looking for the best organic baby food cookbook. I finally decided on this one, and I am so glad that I did. This book is perfect for beginners such as myself and progresses slowly to more advanced foods as you get more comfortable in the kitchen. About 1/8 of the book is helpful info, such as; how to properly buy organic, buying food in season, how to store and freeze foods, allergies, how to start baby on solids, etc.PROS:.Each recipe is labeled Vegan, Vegetarian or Gluten Free..Each recipe has suggestions of what spices will pair well with the dish..The recipe tells you the best way to prepare (peel, cut, slice) each food..Tells you how long each food can be stored for..List of the Dirty Dozen (the dirtiest foods that should ALWAYS be purchased organically)..List of the Clean Fifteen (the cleanest foods that are okay to purchase non-organically)..Cover has a satin/matte coating that protects the book and allows you to wipe up spills..Interior pages are uncoated (100# text) paper..Starts out with simple single ingredient purees..Progresses to more complex family dinners..Each recipe includes a tip that helps to make the process easier..Book includes a sample Meal Guide Calendar to help you plan what to feed your baby for the first few months..Gives you tips on how to get your baby to be a "good eater"..Colorful pages and photos that give motivation to try out new and exciting foods..Includes a good variety of fish, poultry and meat dishes as well as many vegetarian and vegan and gluten-free dishes.CONS:.Book is very thick and does not stay open on it's own. It would be amazing if it came in a spiral bound version as well.This book is perfect for beginners as well as for people who already know their way around the kitchen. Highly recommend.

I want to make it clear as other reviews have stated. Don’t give your baby under 1 year old honey. This book has recipes with honey inclusions for under 1 year olds. I have included a photo. I am so thankful I knew NOT to give my baby honey.Besides this dangerous mistake, I want to review the contents altogether. Recipes are easy for the earliest of beginner cooks or new moms. I’m a seasoned home cook and I did not really need all the extra tips and lengthy explanations. I’m planning to donate the book I purchase to another new mom but with FINE WARNING of the honey and milk alternative.Again, never give infant under 1 year old honey.

Brilliant book, full of great information and ideas! Have tired out so many of the recipes on my sons BLW journey. Healthy and simple foods in a wonderful book! It’s a must in all kitchens!

Common sense, everything you can get for free on the internet but it’s nice to have a book just to reassure you are doing everything right.

excellent, will enjoy reading book and preparing baby's food

First time mum, saved me

Great for first time moms