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First Meals Revised: Fast, healthy, and fun foods to tempt infants and toddlers Hardcover – May 3, 2004

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Completely revised, this updated cookbook bursts with dozens of new color photographs and more than 200 recipes to entice even the fussiest baby or toddler. This classic cookbook covers the essentials, from flavorful first purees, winning lunchbox combos, and easy-to-make family meals to finger-licking picnic and party noshes, all while delighting the eye and providing hardworking information on nutrition, preparation and cooking times, freezing instructions, and tips on how to handle food allergies, additives, and tricky eaters.       

The link between the food that children eat and their physical and general well-being is widely recognized today.  Armed with this easy-to-use cookbook, you can be confident of preparing enticing food that will give your child the best nutritional start in life. From first foods for weaning babies and delicious snacks to tempt toddlers with tiny appetites, to imaginative and nutritious meals that the whole family can enjoy. No household with young children should be without this cookbook.
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Annabel Karmel's experience with her own children inspired her to research the interaction of food, diet, and young children. A trained Cordon Bleu chef and the author of several bestselling books, including Superfoods for Babies and Children, Karmel contributes to a variety of newspapers and magazines, and appears regularly on television.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK (May 3, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 075660365X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0756603656
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.13 x 0.74 x 10.31 inches
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Mother of three Annabel Karmel continues to reign as the UK's number one children’s cookery author, best-selling international author, and a leading expert on devising delicious, nutritious meals for babies, children and families.

Since launching with her Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner over 25 years ago, Annabel has written more than 45 books, which have sold over six million copies worldwide. In fact, her very first book has become the 2nd best-selling non-fiction hardback of all time, and she has just released a special edition to celebrate the generations of babies and toddlers who continue to love her recipes.

Recognising that there’s not always time to cook, Annabel also supports busy families with delicious, nutritiously balanced ready-to-go options such as her delicious Chilled Toddler Meals, Frozen Kids Meals and Organic Baby Puree pouches.

Annabel’s apps are also handy for busy families. Mums all over the world rely on Annabel’s Baby & Toddler Recipe App which is filled with 250 delicious recipes and a host of handy features. It’s the must-have app for feeding your baby and toddler.

Plus, you can access hundreds of recipes via www.annabelkarmel.com. Join the AK Club for free and enjoy access to a world of exclusive recipes and special content. You’ll also be the first to know about the latest news, competitions and offers. Don’t miss out!

With the sole mission of raising the standards of children’s diets, Annabel is a regular media commentator on food related issues. In 2006, Annabel received an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for her outstanding work in the field of child nutrition.

Annabel is also recognised as one of the UK’s leading female entrepreneurs, becoming an inspirational role model for other rising stars, business start-ups, women in business, and parents returning to work.

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Rees
5.0 out of 5 stars Great advice and recipes
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024
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Simple, healthy recipes and with clear instructions. I used this book for my children who are now grown. Now it’s for my grandchildren.
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gypsy-spirit mother
5.0 out of 5 stars a must-have
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2007
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I love this cookbook. I love cooking, though, and often prepare elaborate meals for my husband and I. I do not feel that 20 minutes of work to make nutritionally dense food for my 8 mo. old is excessive. (She'll eat what I cook for two days so it's only 20 min. every two days)

When she started eating more solid foods, she refused to eat plain steamed vegetables (pureed or not) and jar food. She put up such a fuss & refused to eat anything else besides fruit, string cheese or puffs. Not an optimal diet for a growing child. Naturally I was concerned because she used to eat a plethora of pureed foods (most were recipes from this book). I went back to the book to get recipes for 9 mos & up and it worked. She eats vegetables & anything else again. The recipes from this book are actually palatable to her. She loves to eat the food I make for her!

As somebody who's done a masters in nutrition, I feel pleased with the diet I feed my child when I use recipes from this book. Yellow vegetables and cheese are so good for your growing baby. (There is a slight lack of green vegetables in the recipe but that is probably because they are less palatable; I often add mashed sweet peas to the recipes.) There is a previous review, however, that correctly mentions that fresh strawberries or eggs should not be fed to your child until he/she is one and there is a pureed strawberry recipe in this book. That's not approved by American pediatricians. Everything else, though, I have found to be good, sound advice.

I highly recommend preparing your infant's food over jarred baby food and I highly recommend this book for that process. It is a little time-intensive but you don't have to cook every day. If you make extras, most of the foods are freezer-suitable even. I like that the microwave is left out of the cooking process in this book. Microwaving your food depletes it of anti-oxidant vitamins as well as other key nutrients. Overall, I think this book is an asset to people who want to prepare their baby's food. I don't know what my baby would eat if it wasn't for this book.

I would like to add, now 4 months later, that my husband and I will eat her food some nights! Instead of freezing the the other portions, he and I will sit down and eat her food with her. Obviously, she loves it, but we're always surprised how good it tastes. I even used the california chicken salad recipe for a party I hosted...it was quick, easy, and very delicious.
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Luna Zee
4.0 out of 5 stars Informative and helpful
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2005
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I have owned the previous edition of this book since my first son was born in 2000. The food ideas and recipes have all been well-received by my kids and, as many other reviewers have mentioned, the recipes are interesting, tasty and fun.

I wanted to point out that Ms. Karmel also offers a wealth of advice for first-time parents. Many new parents wonder when they should be starting their child on this or that, and she does a nice job of guiding the parents through culinary development. I have had friends ask when they should start their little ones on a sippy cup, and this book suggests a cup at about 6 months. I used this book as a helpful guide to when I could/should consider starting my sons on particular foods or utensils, etc. She also offers sample menus for each age group, so you can get a general idea of whether your child is eating within recommended ranges or not. She offers comprehensive information about food allergies and intolerances, choking and other hazards, and it's up to you to use your common sense and doctor's advice on how to proceed.

Overall, I highly recommend this book for parents looking for new recipes and ideas and also for new parents looking for a little advice on feeding their little ones.
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DebbyG
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, great recipes!
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2008
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I got this book prior to our son being born with the hope that I would be making all his food. I've now been doing so using this book and her Top 100 Purees for the last 5 months. I primarily use this book since we got past the most basic purees. I have made more than half of the recipes up through the 9-12 month section and every one of them has turned out great. There has only been one beef recipe that our son doesn't seem to care much for. I have to say too that I have tasted every recipe I've made and they are all delicious. I don't see how you could go wrong with it. I usually make a double or triple batch of each and freeze portions because the servings are typically small but when you buy the ingredients you usually have much more than they call for.

I have one other book that was given to me and is written by a gourmet couple. I tried two of their recipes and they were both a disaster. One I could salvage and the other I had to just throw away. You really can't go wrong with this book. The recipes are easy and the food is great and nutritious. I use a hand mixer to puree and it works well. Enjoy and have fun! Your babies will love it and will grow up with an appetite for all kinds of good food instead of just junk!
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Dawn M. Eagleson
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic source of recipes for your kids!
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2009
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This is the best kids recipe book I've used! There are so many things I like about this book. For one, the limited use of salt. The author provides recipes that are very mild and perfect for picky eaters. Plus, I get to eat some of the food and not worry about lots of salt. I also like the way she breaks down the age groups and provides recipes according to your child's age. I did find it easy to reference past recipes for my older toddler, and she still loved the food.

There are some people that complain about the difficulty level of the recipes. They fail to mention that once you spend a couple of hours preparing food for your child, you can freeze most of it and heat it up during the week. The author does a great job of telling the reader which recipes can be frozen and which cannot. That makes meal planning so much easier for me.

The author also gives you the nutrients in each recipe. Perfect for moms like me who want to watch what their kids are eating.

All in all, this book is wonderful for mothers who want to make delicious, healthy good food for their children and families.
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Christopher Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars Great meal ideas!
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2022
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This book is brimming with great meal ideas for your little one. Our daughter is probably eating better than we are with the meals from this book. They aren't bad for parents either, just add some more seasoning. Can be premade so you can just warm it up when they decide they are hungry for minimal tantrums.
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Denise Armstrong
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for babies!
Reviewed in Canada on May 21, 2016
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Absolutely my favourite book right now. I'm excited to make all kinds of dishes for my little one! This book has answered so many of my questions and has excellent healthy and fun recipes that I can make for years to come...it's not just baby food! Highly recommend this cook book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fast delivery and good prices!
Reviewed in Canada on June 18, 2020
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Quick recipes!I like!
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frustrated13
3.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun and easy ideas.
Reviewed in Canada on August 28, 2015
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Book was rated as good but when I received it the cover was awful so I threw it out which doesn't bother me because I hate those cover pages anyways. The book itself is tinged yellow but what do you expect from a used cookbook I guess. I do enjoy looking at the fun ideas and hope to get to making some of them soon.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great ideas and recipes taste so good that I also ...
Reviewed in Canada on December 9, 2016
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Use this book all the time. Great ideas and recipes taste so good that I also end up eating it.
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Marilyn
5.0 out of 5 stars Purchased on recommendation
Reviewed in Canada on May 4, 2013
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I purchased this book the first time as a gift on recommendation of a niece who is a new mom. I've since purchased it again for others as a gift after being highly recommended by moms who have used it.
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