This tool offers six sections that will help you in the kitchen and at the table to make feeding the whole family easier.
Part One: Basics
This section aims to recall the principles of the method, a summary of the evolution of baby's skills related to food and a synthesis of information on the integration of priority allergens.
Note that this book alone is not as comprehensive as our guide to DME able to fully inform you about the principles, safety measures and other content to practice this method in a pleasant and safe way.
Part Two: Planning Your Meals
This section aims to help you choose appropriate ingredients for your baby while reminding you of the rules to follow when it comes to building their menu.
Please note that this book is not a turnkey tool for baby's daily meals. If you are looking for more specific guidance, this is our first meal schedule that you will need!
Part Three: Balanced Meals
You will find information relating to the use of salt and sugar in baby meals, information on the nutritional aspect of baby food (revised by Cosette Gergès, pediatric nutritionist), the typical menu for babies according to their age and some cuts of first foods in pictures.
Part Four: Cooking for Baby
Here we offer basic tips on the size and texture of foods included in dishes, a short guide to cooking food (suggested times and temperatures), how to adapt certain meals and foods, suggestions for substitutions for food allergies and tips to help you succeed with your recipes.
Part Five: DME Recipes for Family Eating
This larger section offers you around a hundred varied recipes, for both small and large eaters!
- 20 breakfast recipes, ideas for varying toast toppings, and morning menu inspiration
- 41 Lunch and Dinner Recipes
- 6 Drinkable Recipes and Smoothie Mix Ideas
- 10 Spread Recipes and Carrier Guide
- 23 Dessert and Snack Recipes
In total, 35 allergen-free recipes and 38 vegan recipes!
Part Six: After DME (12M and over)
In this last section, you will find a summary of the particularities of "DME graduates": general characteristics of the child from 12 to 14 months and some tips to facilitate family meals according to the age of the children.
Authors: Émilie Pinard and Laurence Morency-Guay
Edition: 2023
