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Baby Leads the Way

An Evidence-Based Guide to Introducing Solid Foods
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Baby Leads the Way is the ultimate step-by-step guide to confidently starting solids from 6-12 months, published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Written by a diverse team of experienced medical professionals and starting solids experts at 101 before one, this practical, research-backed comprehensive resource guides... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Baby Leads the Way is the ultimate step-by-step guide to confidently starting solids from 6-12 months, published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Written by a diverse team of experienced medical professionals and starting solids experts at 101 before one, this practical, research-backed comprehensive resource guides parents on how to safely introduce solid food to their baby.

As parents themselves, they understand how overwhelming it can be to sift through contradictory advice. This is why they've developed a simple, step-by-step framework to empower families to navigate this journey with confidence.

What you'll learn inside this book:

  • Teach your baby to self-feed from the start.
  • Foster intuitive eating skills.
  • Optimise Baby's Nutrition: Learn how to create balanced meals.
  • Embrace diet diversity to build adventurous eating habits.
  • Introduce allergens early and often to reduce the likelihood of food allergies.
  • Share family meals: Discover how to modify dishes to make your life easier.
  • Follow responsive feeding practices.

The goal is simple: help parents introduce a wide variety of nutritious foods through family meals before baby turns one, setting the foundation for lifelong healthy eating habits. If you're ready to give your child the best start with solid foods and set them up for a lifetime of adventurous eating, let's dive in!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781610027625

Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 March 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: American Academy of Pediatrics

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 294g

Pages: 225

About the Author

101 Before One is a diverse team of starting solids experts and parents, combining years of professional and personal experience to support families as they introduce solid foods to their babies. The team focuses on simplifying the latest evidence-based nutrition and feeding practices for busy parents. The team includes Krupa Playforth, MD, FAAP, board-certified general pediatrician, Cinthia Scott, RD, IBCLC, pediatric registered dietitian and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Manisha Relan, MD, FAAP, FAAAAI, FACAAI, double board-certified pediatric allergist and immunologist, Catherine Callahan, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, speech-language pathologist, pediatric feeding therapist, certified lactation counselor, and Julie Laux, Founder & Head Chef at 101 before one.

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