Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The authoritative guide to feeding babies and toddlers "responsively"--the no-fuss method that follows your child's cues and sets the stage for healthy eating Tired of struggling with your little one at breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Enter responsive feeding Recommended by the US Department of Health and Human Services and the Academy of American Pediatrics, this revolutionary approach takes the worry out of mealtimes.
Feeding therapist and speech-language pathologist Melanie Potock gives parents the tools--and the confidence--to read baby's communication cues and follow baby's lead. Gone is the pressure to cajole your baby to "open wide" for mouthful after mouthful when she's fussy or disinterested. Your baby's appetite knows best; when she's hungry, she'll tell you
The guiding principle of responsive feeding--you provide, your child decides--applies equally to families who practice baby-led weaning, spoonfeeding, or a mix. Potock unpacks the evidence to turn daunting mealtimes into a joyful dance: By listening to your baby, anticipating her moves, and taking it in turns to "lead," you'll build trust and connection, help her gauge her own fullness, and encourage tactile learning about delicious, healthy food
Synopsis
The authoritative guide to feeding babies and toddlers "responsively"--the no-fuss method that follows your child's cues and sets the stage for healthy eating When should I start my baby on solids? Should I offer purees-- or try baby-led weaning? What if my toddler rejects new foods? Feeding therapist Melanie Potock has answers to all in Responsive Feeding. The secret? Tune in to your child's cues, and you'll know what's right for her.
With Responsive Feeding, you won't have to choose between the spoon-led and baby-led approach or cajole your baby to "eat up" when he's fussy. Instead, every meal becomes a fun learning experience that will engage each of your baby's senses--and strengthen your bond.
- Gauge your baby's readiness for solid foods.- Introduce bold flavors to set the stage for a lifetime of adventurous eating.- Navigate tricky transitions and picky eating--peacefully.- Watch your baby become a confident, independent eater
Potock guides parents along every step of the way, from "to bib or not to bib?" and how to wrangle a "food thrower" to the merits of a "nibble tray" for hangry toddlers and considerations for special needs. Raising a mindful, healthy eater is just a bite away
Synopsis
When should I start my baby on solids? Should I offer purees-- or try baby-led weaning? What if my toddler rejects new foods? Feeding therapist Melanie Potock has answers to all in Responsive Feeding. The secret? Tune in to your child's cues, and you'll know what's right for her.
With Responsive Feeding, you won't have to choose between the spoon-led and baby-led approach or cajole your baby to "eat up" when he's fussy. Instead, every meal becomes a fun learning experience that will engage each of your baby's senses--and strengthen your bond.
- Gauge your baby's readiness for solid foods.- Introduce bold flavors to set the stage for a lifetime of adventurous eating.- Navigate tricky transitions and picky eating--peacefully.- Watch your baby become a confident, independent eater
Potock guides parents along every step of the way, from "to bib or not to bib?" and how to wrangle a "food thrower" to the merits of a "nibble tray" for hangry toddlers and considerations for special needs. Raising a mindful, healthy eater is just a bite away