How to Start Solids

Introducing solid food safely and in a baby-friendly way




Introducing solid food is an important developmental step for babies and presents many parents with problems: When is the right time? What can I offer my baby? How can I make sure my baby is doing well? There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding the introduction of solid foods. However, with the right approach, starting your baby on solid food can be an exciting adventure for the whole family. This book is your guide to successfully introduce solid food safely.





Baby-led weaning: Introducing solid food for your baby – pureed or not




In contrast to the classic “step-by-step solid food plan with baby puree” for introducing solid food, this book recommends a needs-oriented start to solid food. The basic idea is that you don’t need to follow a rigid plan when introducing solid foods, but rather pay attention to your baby's needs and offer more variety. To this end, various concepts (baby-led weaning, purees, etc.) are presented and supplemented with recipes for healthy baby food and baby-friendly finger food.





The most important basics about starting solids for babies




If you are looking for information on a modern and individual introduction to food complimentary to nursing/formula, you will find it in this edition. Practical step-by-step instructions, combined with sound nutritional knowledge and the latest scientific findings, ensure an optimal start to solids. Everything you need to know about introducing complementary feeding is in this book. Among other things, the following topics are presented:

• Knowledge of the introduction of solid foods



• Signs that your baby is ready for solid foods



• Introducing solid foods with pureed food



• Introducing solid foods baby-led weaning style



• Suitable and unsuitable foods



• Feeding and independent eating



• Baby-friendly nutrition



• Nutrients and allergies



• Equipment needed to start solid foods



• Complimentary food preparation and storage



• A balanced baby plate



• Frequently asked questions about starting solids

Recipes for the first four weeks




In addition to detailed information on starting to wean your baby, you will find numerous tips on how to implement this and baby-friendly recipes. A 4-week step-by-step plan guides you through the first four weeks of introducing solid foods – whether pureed or not. You will receive precise instructions on how to gently and individually introduce your baby to solid food. The recipes have been carefully put together and can be prepared quickly and easily. Food lists and additional variation ideas make preparation easier for you and ensure an optimal start to solid food.





Not a “normal” baby guidebook




This book about modern complementary feeding is not your typical parenting guidebook with glossy photos and incomprehensible theory – it is a collection of proven methods combined with practical knowledge and healthy complementary feeding recipes. The layout of the book was deliberately kept minimalist; unnecessary explanations and images were avoided. This is not only sustainable and environmentally friendly, but also promotes a focused approach: The focus is on nutritional strategies and baby-friendly recipes.





Introducing solids made easy – modern, simple and safe!




This practical guide makes starting solids a breeze. Franka Lederbogen, a nutrtitionist and trained specialist in baby-friendly complementary feeding, provides an overview of the most important rules, answers the most frequently asked questions and shares her best recipes for starting solids. The mother of two knows what challenges the introduction of complementary feeding entails – and how to overcome them. In this book, she shares her many years of experience and presents her nutritional concept for an individual and safe start to solids.



Franka Lederbogen ist Ernährungsberaterin, Fachkraft für babyfreundliche Beikost (mit und ohne Babybrei) und Expertin für die Beikosteinführung. Sie ist Gründerin des Blogs babyidaisst.com sowie des erfolgreichen Instagram-Account @baby_ida_isst. Seit mehr als zwei Jahrzehnten beschäftigt sie sich mit nachhaltiger und gesunder Ernährung und seit der Geburt ihrer beiden Töchter auch intensiv mit Baby- und Kinderernährung.







Mit ihren Büchern teilt sie ihre langjährige Erfahrung in Bezug auf die Beikosteinführung und stellt ihr Ernährungskonzept für einen individuellen, bedürfnisorientierten und sicheren Beikoststart vor. Dabei fasst sie die gelernte Theorie und ihre persönliche Erfahrung zusammen und zeigt einen modernen Weg in die Baby- und Kinderernährung. Mit ihren Grundlagenbüchern sowie Koch- und Backbüchern wird der Beikoststart zu einem entspannten und sicheren Abenteuer für die ganze Familie. Die von ihr erarbeiteten Rezepte sollen Eltern dabei helfen, ihren Kindern eine sichere, nahrhafte und genussvolle Ernährung zu bieten.







Mit ihrem Buch „So isst dein Baby Beikost“ teilt sie ihre langjährige Erfahrung in Bezug auf die Beikosteinführung und stellt ihr Ernährungskonzept für einen individuellen und sicheren Beikoststart vor. Dabei fasst sie die gelernte Theorie und ihre persönliche Erfahrung zusammen. Der Praxisleitfaden in diesem Grundlagenbuch zeigt einen modernen, bedürfnisorientierten und sicheren Weg für den Beikoststart. Dieser Ratgeber, mit den von ihr erarbeiteten Rezepten, soll Eltern dabei helfen, ihren Kindern eine sichere, nahrhafte und genussvolle Ernährung zu bieten.



The essential book for starting solids




Are you currently dealing with the topic of introducing solids? Are you wondering: When is the right time? What can I offer my baby? How do I make sure my baby is doing well? This book will help you with these questions, provide a comprehensive introduction to the topic, and show you how to successfully introduce solid foods safely. Important information and step-by-step instructions




This modern guide provides you with all the important information on the topic of complementary feeding. Practical step-by-step instructions, combined with sound nutritional knowledge and the latest scientific findings, ensure an optimal start to complementary feeding. Everything you need to know about introducing solid foods is in this book. Solid food recipes for the first four week




In addition to detailed information on starting complementary feeding, you will find numerous tips on how to implement it as well as baby-friendly recipes. A 4-week complementary feeding plan guides you step by step through the first four weeks of introducing complementary foods – pureed or baby-led weaning alike. This way, you can respond to your baby's individual needs. Introducing solids made easy – modern, simple and safe!




This practical guide makes starting solids a breeze. Franka Lederbogen, a nutritionist and specialist in baby-friendly complementary feeding, provides an overview of the most important rules, answers the most frequently asked questions and shares her best recipes for starting solid foods. Your baby is guaranteed to be a happy eater!



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