Veggie from the Start

This is perfect for learning about introducing baby-led weaning and has so many amazing and healthy recipes that both the family and the baby will love! As I was going through the cookbook, I couldn't help but notice that these recipes are family favourites, not just ways to introduce the baby to nutritious solids! For anyone who wants easy, delicious and nutritious recipes for their children without having to make a different meal for themselves - this book is for you!!

Veggie from the Start is a tutorial and information guide to nutrition and plant based food for babies and families. Due out 5th Jan 2021 from from Workman Publishing on The Experiment imprint is 192 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats.
This is an accessible and well written guide aimed especially at families with babies who are / or will be weaning - to get them over the transition and started on first foods which are plant based and vegetarian friendly as well as nutritionally sound and appetizing. The book has a logical layout with appealing graphics and a lot of good information. It's also full of -extremely- cute babies with "awwwwww" inspiring levels of cuteness.

The introductory chapters contain a lot of usable info about vegetarian choices, nutritional background, how-to's, and techniques for getting started on the transition from nursing to solid foods. The following chapters contain the recipes arranged thematically: breakfast & brunch, snacks & mini meals, dips & staple sauces, baby Buddha bowls, dinner time & family meals, sweet stuff, and adapting recipes (lots of great info in this section). The recipes have specific serving sizes (1 adult + 1 baby, or 4 baby sized servings, for example). Nutritional info is not included. Recipe ingredients (most are easily sourced at a well stocked grocery store) are listed bullet style in a sidebar. Recipe measurements are in American standard measures with some (not all) metric measures in parentheses, followed by step by step cooking/assembly instructions. Many of the recipes include optional twists or add-on flavors and options.

The authors have also included a number of useful appendices at the end of the book: a table of allergens and info about food sensitivity, resources and links, a cross-referenced index, and a short bio. The photography is clear and appealing and added a great deal to the book. Most of the recipes are accompanied by one or more photos. Serving suggestions are appealing and appropriate.

Five stars. One of the better baby-led weaning books I've seen which gives more in-depth info about *what* exactly to offer during the weaning process.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

I've been vegan for five years but a mom for only three months. As I am raising my daughter vegan I appreciate having books like this available. The recipes look simple, delicious and have both vegetarian and vegan options. I look forward to making these when my daughter is able to eat them. I also enjoyed that there are general tips as well as a quick recipe reference guide.

This is a good intro to feeding your little ones a vegetarian diet from the start. It has an abundance of easy and healthy recipes to refer to, and helpful information about when and how to begin, as well as ensuring your little one's diet is filled with enough well rounded nutrients for a growing body,

I've raised one kid vegetarian and felt affirmed by much of this information and found some new recipes to try for him and his little brother who is just starting solid foods and will also be raised vegetarian.

What a cute guide for starting kiddos on solid and veggie based foods. Lots of great foods that everyone in the family will enjoy. The ingredients are easily accessible and seem easy enough to make! I'm looking forward to trying some of them out!
Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.