Details Condition: New Format: Hardback ISBN: 9780241352489 Publisher: DK Age Range: Suitable from 6 months (for parents/caregivers of babies 6-12 months+) Overview Weaning by bestselling author Annabel Karmel is the essential hardback guide for parents starting their baby's journey into solid foods. Packed with over 60 adaptable recipes, meal planners, and clear, reassuring advice, it covers everything from first purées to finger foods and baby-led weaning. Backed by up-to-date guidance on allergens and intolerances, this trusted resource helps families feed their babies safely, confidently, and deliciously from six months onward. About the Book This fully updated edition of Annabel Karmel's classic weaning guide walks parents through every stage of introducing solid foods, from the very first spoonful to family mealtimes. It explains when to start weaning, which foods make the best first tastes, and how to prepare and store food safely for a growing baby. Clear, step-by-step guidance covers moving from smooth purées to mashed and finger foods, encouraging chewing and independent eating, and building confidence with baby-led weaning approaches. Crucially, the book keeps allergen awareness at the forefront, with dedicated advice on introducing common allergens and spotting signs of intolerance. Over 60 recipes are designed to grow with your baby, taking them from six months through to twelve months and beyond, and every recipe can be adapted for vegetarian diets or common allergies. Four nutritionally balanced meal planners take the guesswork out of daily feeding, while practical tips on batch cooking and freezing are designed to save time-poor parents precious hours in the kitchen. Whether your baby is a hesitant eater or an enthusiastic one, the recipes use simple, wholesome ingredients that introduce a wide range of flavours and textures. Annabel Karmel's warm, practical tone makes daunting milestones feel manageable, and the hardback format makes this a durable kitchen companion. Over 60 adaptable, family-tested weaning recipes for 6-12 months and beyond Four nutritionally balanced meal planners to simplify daily feeding Up-to-date allergen and intolerance guidance, including baby-led weaning tips Practical advice on batch cooking, freezing, and safe food preparation Recipes adaptable for vegetarian diets and common food allergies Durable hardback edition, ideal as a lasting kitchen reference or gift About the Author Annabel Karmel is one of the UK's leading authorities on baby and child nutrition, with decades of experience helping families navigate feeding from weaning through to fussy eating. Her bestselling books have sold millions of copies worldwide and are trusted by generations of parents for their practical, reassuring, and expert-led approach. Annabel's recipes are designed to be simple to prepare while introducing babies to a wide variety of flavours, textures, and nutrients, making mealtimes enjoyable for the whole family. Why You'll Love This Guide Clear, step-by-step advice and over 60 adaptable recipes make weaning feel achievable rather than overwhelming, while trusted expertise from Annabel Karmel gives parents genuine peace of mind at every stage. Please Note: Book cover, ISBN and edition may vary slightly from the image shown; you will receive the current UK edition as described.