Baby Gourmet Cookbook: Recipes for delicious homemade baby food PDF
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BABY GOURMET Cookbook Recipes for delicious homemade baby food Amra Durakovic Copyright © 2015 - Amra Durakovic All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the author, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, write to the publisher at the address below. 3385 rue Routhier Trois-Rivières, Québec G8Y 5Y1 WWW.babygourmetfood.com Ordering Information: Quantity sales. Special discounts are available on quantity purchases by corporations, associations, and others. For details, contact the publisher at the address above. Disclaimer: Although the author and publisher have made every effort to ensure that the information in this book was correct at press time, the author and publisher do not assume and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. This book is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of physicians. The reader should regularly consult a physician in matters relating to health and particularly with respect to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention. Credits: Cover Photograph Copyright © 2015 Amra Durakovic Cover design & Book design by Amra Durakovic All photographs Copyright © 2015 Amra Durakovic Durakovic, Amra Baby Gourmet Cookbook : Recipes for delicious homemade baby food / Amra Durakovic ISBN: 978-0-9938785-2-7 First Edition Content Starting your baby on solids Stage 1 Apple Puree Avocado Puree Peach Puree Banana Mash Pear Puree Papaya Puree Carrot, Parsnip & Sweet Potato Butternut Squash Puree Peas & Green Beans Cereals Oats Pear & Apricot Oatmeal Apple, Cinnamon & Raisins Oatmeal Rice Apple, Peach & Brown Rice Banana & Rice Cereal Stage 2 Carrot, Cauliflower & Peas Apple, Pear & Cinnamon Blueberry, Pear & Banana Puree Peach & Strawberry Puree Apple & Mango Puree Avocado, Yolk & Banana Puree Pear & Figs Puree Butternut Squash, Broccoli & Cauliflower Butternut Squash & Plums Sweet Potato, Mango & Apricot Puree Mango, Peach & Strawberry Puree Dragon Fruit & Peach Puree Nectarine & Apricot Puree Parsnip & Zucchini Baby Yogurt with Avocado & Mango Quinoa Mango & Banana Quinoa Apple, Blueberry & Vanilla Quinoa Roasted Root Vegetables with Rosemary Apple & Raspberry Puree Avocado, Kiwi & Banana Puree Beets with Potato, Apple & Carrot Parsnip & Red Pepper Potato, Broccoli & Peas Leek, Potato & Cauliflower Beef, Sweet Potato & Broccoli Beef Bolognese with Pasta Beef Stew with Brown Rice Chicken, Squash, Parsnip & Ginger Chicken Curry with Vegetables Lamb Tagine Beef Casserole Fruity Chicken with Winter Squash Chicken, Potato, Parsnip & Spinach Pineapple Chicken with Rice Smooth Yellow Split Pea Soup Lentil Puree Sweet Potato,Peas & Kidney Beans with Parsley Oven Baked Salmon Note: All portions yielded in the recipes is at 90 ml or 3 oz each. Starting Your Baby On Solids Congratulations! Going from only breast milk or formula to eating solids with a spoon is another huge step for your baby. It is a rewarding period that will probably be frustrating at times and a little messy at the beginning. Just like for any other new thing your baby learns or experiences, you will need a lot of patience, a little sense of humour and more than anything else, something I am sure you already have plenty of, your love. Enjoy these precious moments with your baby as much as you can. Now, it is time to get cooking! You can start slowly introducing solids to your baby around 6 months of age, when your baby is ready and after consulting your paediatrician. Not before, as their digestive system is not yet developed enough to digest other food but breast milk or formula. How to tell your baby is ready? All babies are different but there are a few signs that you should look for before you start: • Your baby needs to be able to sit well and support his or her head and neck in a steady upright position. • Be able to keep food in his or her mouth and then slowly swallow instead of pushing it out immediately. • Has a growing appetite even though he or she has had enough feedings of breast milk or formula. • Your baby is curious about what you eat and sometimes even tries to grab your food as you try to put it in your mouth. Stage 1 or often called first foods, is for babies that just started solids, which commonly includes single grain cereals, and single fruit and vegetable purees that are nutritious, easy to digest and less likely to cause allergies. Which one you introduce first does not really matter as long as you try to offer a variety to your baby from the beginning. The time it takes to accept and get used to first foods is different for every baby, for some it will take only a few weeks but for others it might take longer. Once your baby has passed the Stage 1, he or she is ready to venture to Stage 2. This is yet another very important step, as Stage 2 will introduce your baby to meat, legumes, fish and other foods that are very rich in some essential nutrients for baby’s proper development, like iron and protein. Also, Stage 2 baby food has a broad variety with flavourful combinations that are thicker and chunkier in texture. Recommendations for when you start with each stage or any food, are just general guidelines and should be discussed with your paediatrician. To help you succeed us much as possible when offering your baby something else than breast milk or formula for the first time, here are some tips and tricks from one mom to another: • Don’t try to feed your baby when he or she is full, otherwise they will not be interested. • It is best to offer your baby food that is warm or even room temperature. • If your baby does not open his or her mouth when they see the spoon approaching, place a tiny amount of food on their lower lip and let them taste what is coming. • First foods should be thin and smooth in texture so they can be swallowed easily. • Don’t try to introduce new food when your baby is tired, cranky or sick. • To encourage your baby, try to feed him or her at the same time as the rest of the family eats their meals. • Don’t worry if your baby rejects the new food, try again later. Babies don’t necessarily hate the food just need more time to get used to it. Four Day Rule Four day rule, is a way to check for any allergic reactions, digestive issues,etc. in your baby after introducing any new food, especially if your family has a history of food allergies. So if you have offered your baby a particular food for the first time, wait four days before introducing another one. This rule is a good thing to follow in the early stages, when your baby is just starting on solids. It is also a way to easily identify exactly when and which food caused an issue to your baby.
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