Are you a parent looking to introduce your baby to solid foods? Are you looking for toddler friendly recipes the whole family will enjoy? City of Melton’s brand-new cookbook, From Starting Solids to Cooking for the Whole Family, is now available!
This easy-to-follow book is packed with useful information, including:
- which foods to introduce to your baby first
- which foods to avoid
- how to introduce common allergen foods
- how to prevent choking
- tips for picky eaters.
Plus, discover simple and delicious recipes shared by families in the City of Melton – perfect not only for babies but the whole family!
The book is available in English, Burmese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Punjabi and Swahili. For the digital cookbook in your language click on the Digital Cookbook in multiple languages link below.
From Starting Solids to Cooking for the Whole Family Melton City Council
Webpage also includes the below fact sheets in English, Burmese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Punjabi and Swahili :
- When is my baby ready for food?
- What foods should I start with?
- What foods should I give my baby?
- How do I know if my baby is hungry or full?
- What foods can I offer from 6-8 months?
- What foods can I offer from 8 months?
- What foods can I offer from 12 months?
- How much food should I give my baby?
- Sample menu for a 12-month-old baby
- What foods should I NOT give my baby?
- How should I introduce common allergen-causing foods?
- How do I keep my baby’s teeth healthy and strong?
- How do I help my baby to learn to eat?
- How do I know if my baby is gagging or chocking?
- What do I do if my baby is a fussy eater?
Developed with funding from VicHealth, the resource has been reviewed by MCH nurses, Paediatric Dietitians and diverse communities. The resource, individual fact sheets and promotional materials are available in six languages, including English, Burmese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Punjabi and Swahili.
