Wean in 15: Up-to-date Advice and 100 Quick Recipes

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We knew if she had anything sweet, she would love it and eat all of it. But, our goal was to get her used to foods like broccoli, spinach, and kale. A lot of those have more bitter tastes than sweet ones. vp: That’s not a bad thing at all, haha. Harvard researchers have linked the Mediterranean diet to longer life expectancy. Anyway, when we first started giving Lily more adventurous foods, she would spit them out. It’s a little counterintuitive because you would think that success would be getting your baby to eat as much as possible, which may result in feeding them more of the food they prefer. That would be usually sweet things like apple puree and baby rice.

vp: It’s different for every baby. When my daughter was 9 months old, she loved asparagus, broccoli, and salmon. Oh, and shrimp, she loves shrimp. Sometimes my wife and I joke that she’s a pescatarian. Parents should also be getting the whole family involved in mealtimes – even if it’s just adding some finishing touches to a dish, like a few berries on top of some porridge. These little things are so important, as they enable kids to connect with the food in a positive way.

Lily is 19 months old now, and she still drinks breast milk once or twice a day. Many babies continue nursing until the age of two or even older than that, which is what the World Health Organization recommends. So some of these include basic things like chewing, swallowing and handling food with fingers and utensils. Others are a little more complex, like having scheduled meal times during the day. As their appetite grows, they’ll naturally eat larger portion sizes. So at this point, you can just gradually increase the portion sizes. Also, as your baby gets more nutrients from solid food, they’ll also gradually start drinking less breast milk or formula.

Whether you’re a first-time parent or not, Wean in 15 guides you towards getting the best for your little one, from figuring out when to start weaning and how much food your child needs, to adapting your own meals for your child. Joe knows how difficult it can be to manage your time, so he also shows you how to prep like a boss with shopping lists and freezable items. Who doesn't like a treat every now and then? Joe recommends making a little something from scratch so you can control what you put in. These delicious chocolate and orange popcorn squares are the perfect treats.So a good schedule would be something like broccoli on the first day, potato on the second day, green beans on day three, asparagus on the next day, rutabaga on day five, kale on day six, and avocado on day seven. vp: Well, one way is to nurse him or her at least an hour before mealtimes, or right after mealtimes. vp: In month two, you do more of the same. Just keep increasing the complexity of the food that you’re offering to your baby. And third, they need to be able to swallow food. The tongue has a thrust reflex, where babies may push more food out of their mouth than they let in. So they need to lose that reflex. So it’s definitely more of a journey and process that builds a healthy relationship with food and a great diet.

vp: Great question, the author recommends using a spoon, but there are a few different ways to do this.

Features one hundred delicious, healthy and balanced recipes, from finger foods and purees to adapting your own favourite meals. vp: There are a few parts here. You have to help your baby develop the skills, habits, and attitudes that go into healthy eating.

I ended up really enjoying the experience because of that. It meant I could be consistent with Indie, and she’s become a really healthy eater. So, I have a lot to thank Charlotte for! What’s your daughter Indie’s favourite dish from Wean in 15? kk: It sounds like the key takeaway from this book is that by following the weaning journey, your baby can gradually progress from breastfeeding or formula feeding to eating a variety of foods with different flavors and textures. Once they start eating larger meals over time, you can naturally decrease their desire for breast milk or formula. And that this journey is unique for each baby, so as a parent, you can be responsive to their individual pace and needs.

If you ever have any concerns or want help with major decisions, it’s always a good idea to talk to your doctor since they are trained medical professionals. Variety is important too, so you want your baby to be open to a wide variety of nutritious foods. Babies need to develop their palate. Breastmilk or formula is smooth and sweet. So introducing other foods will be a new experience. Think about the different textures and tastes. vp: No, not necessarily. But the best way at a good shot of this is to expose him or her to non-sweet vegetable flavors right from the start. If he or she doesn’t eat everything during a meal, that’s okay. Just stop feeding them when they act full.