150 delicious recipes for the entire family.

One of the biggest struggles in the kitchen is cooking lots of meals for different members of the family and these variations in dishes or entire recipes can very quickly become a stressful situation for parents. This is where you take a huge breath in and breathe out a sigh of relief, because The Baby Friendly Family Cookbook is here to help you and make your time in the kitchen a much better and more fun experience.

This book is packed with 150 recipes made by a mum for other mums and dads suitable for all ages – from babies to toddlers, school children to teenagers and mums and dads to grandparents: one meal for the entire family that is healthy, nourishing and also stress free!

I’m not an adventurous cook, and even I don’t like spending hours in the kitchen – especially on my days off, when I want to play with my children. So all of the recipes are simple and easy to follow, but you can experiment a little and put your own spin on them!

One meal for the entire family

Over the past three years I have spoken to thousands of families, and the resounding common factor in having ‘foodie children’ is that the family eat together. I understand that this might not always be possible with working parents and busy schedules, but when you can, it is an amazing thing to incorporate into your family life.

I firmly believe that the way we eat and teach our children to eat will be carried on for years to come. From eating together as a family, children learn to appreciate good healthy food, the effort it takes to cook it and the enjoyment of switching off from life and participating in good family fun. This will, in turn, be passed onto generations of families – all from this one little thing that might seem trivial at times. 

It is just as important for us grown-ups as it is for our children – as a parent, there is something lovely about seeing your entire family together. And our children see the importance in sharing stories and celebrating life with the people who matter. Taking a break from our busy schedules to connect with people is a skill I hope my little ones take with them for life. Below are some ways to add a little fun into family mealtimes.

Symbol guided recipes

I want to ensure this book makes your life as easy as possible, so you will find these handy symbols throughout the book to guide you in your everyday cooking adventures. I understand that sometimes you might have a toddler holding onto your legs as you cook dinner, or you might really just want a meal now because your day has been crazy, so these symbols will guide you depending on the time, whether you want to make a double meal or even that you just want a lunchbox filler.

The only baby led weaning recipe book for family food you will ever need!