Packed with simple, practical advice for the initial stages of weaning, Starting Solids is the perfect introductory book to first foods and gives parents all the information they need. Acclaimed children's nutritionist Annabel Karmel offers more than 50 delicious recipes to jumpstart parents into cooking healthy, nutritious food for their babies and three menu planners give extra guidance to parents. Starting Solids also features first-month menu planners, tips to help parents to encourage their babies to explore new tastes and textures, and answers questions about key feeding problems, such as allergies, fussy eating, weight concerns, and messy eaters.