Solid Starts in the Kitchen: The Essential Guide to Baby’s First Foods

Written by paediatric pros and parents, Solid Starts in the Kitchen is your step-by-step guide to starting solids—from baby's first taste of real food to sharing meals with the family.

With hundreds of photos and annotated visuals, you'll learn exactly how to safely prepare age-appropriate foods to build their chewing skills and learn to eat a variety of colours, flavours, and textures. Simple meal ideas take you from first bites through the toddler years, with tips for everything from boosting nutrition to meal prepping. Inside, you’ll find:

• Clear guidance on starting solids: how to prepare, what to expect, and when to begin
• Step-by-step guidance for introducing common allergens like peanut and egg
• Practical solutions for everyday moments: learning to chew, using utensils, taming the mess, and feeding on the go or at daycare
• 150 meal ideas with safe sizes, shapes, and feeding tips for babies 6 months old and up
• 50 family-style recipes, including beloved dishes from the Solid Starts community

However you choose to begin your baby weaning journey, this book shows you how to nurture your baby’s independence and eat the foods you love. Grab a bib—it’s time to raise a happy, healthy eater!