Now updated with a new chapter about childhood obesity, this invaluable, commonsense guide takes all the anxiety and mystery out of feeding babies and children by giving parents sound, practical advice in an easy-to-follow form.

Fuss-free recipes and nutrition for babies and young children Fully revised and updated with a new chapter on the four keys to fighting obesity . . . Breast Bottle Bowl is the only book you'll ever need to ensure your child gets the best start to life - a healthy diet. Anne Hillis and Penelope Stone, both parents and professional dietitians, take all the anxiety and mystery out of how to feed your child with their easy-to-follow, practical advice on everything from successful breast feeding, bottle feeding and weaning, to introducing solids and coping with fads, food refusal and fussiness. there is also an inspiring and comprehensive recipe section for feeding children of all ages, plus an updated A to Z Easy Reference chapter, covering everything from additives to constipation to probiotics to zinc. Breast Bottle Bowl shows how a good diet really can take care of itself with a basic understanding of nutrition and a few simple guidelines, and how feeding your child really can be an enjoyable, stress-free experience.

Encourages a stress-free approach to feeding babies and young children, covering: successful breastfeeding, weaning, bottlefeeding, introducing solids, hygiene in food preparation, reasonable expectations about quantities, and coping with fussy eaters and food refusal.

Fuss-free recipes and nutrition for babies and young children.

Answering a multitude of questions—such as What should a parent do with a child who wants to snack continuously? How should parents deal with a young teen who has declared herself a vegetarian and refuses to eat any type of meat? Or What can parents do with a child who claims he doesn't like what's been prepared, only to turn around and eat it at his friend's house?—this guide explores the relationship between parents, children, and food in a warm, friendly, and supportive way.

Presents a comprehensive guide to caring for newborns, and contains information on health care, feeding, sleeping habits, traveling, sickness, and more.