The link between the food that children eat and their physical and general well-being is widely recognised today. Armed with this easy-to-use fully illustrated cookbook by best-selling expert Annabel Karmel you can be confident of preparing enticing food that will give your child the best nutritional start in life. From first purees for weaning babies to delicious snacks to tempt demanding toddlers Annabel Karmel's Feeding Your Baby & Toddler includes more than 150 recipes all of which have been tested on a panel of babies toddlers and young children. Nutritional breakdowns of recipes are included so you can be sure your child is eating a balanced diet. An acknowledged expert on all aspects of feeding the under-fives Annabel Karmel offers clear and sensible advice on healthy eating for every stage of a young child's development and explains how each key stage affects a child's nutritional needs. Also included are effective strategies for dealing with specific problems such as feeding a reluctant eater or a child with food allergies. Packed with delicious recipes practical advice and labour-saving tips for food preparation Annabel Karmel's Feeding Your Baby & Toddler is an essential cookbook for all families with young children.