
One meal for the whole table, starting with baby's first bite
A spiral-bound guide to starting solids that shows you how to cut, cook, and serve 101 foods, so baby eats what the family eats instead of a separate menu.
Every food, shown the way your baby can eat it now
Each food page photographs the right size and texture for your baby's age, so you never have to guess how big a piece should be.
Sticks and mashes
Long, finger-width pieces baby can grip with a whole fist, plus soft mashes on a preloaded spoon.
Broccoli: steamed whole stalks
Small pieces
Bite-size pieces for the pincer grasp, as baby starts picking food up with thumb and finger.
Broccoli: chopped florets
The family plate
Baby eats the same dinner as everyone else, with simple tweaks like setting aside a portion before salting.
Broccoli: fritters and creamy broccoli rice
Multiple ways to serve every food
Toast with five different toppings. Eggs as omelet strips, egg salad, or hard-boiled wedges. Variety keeps baby curious and helps prevent picky eating later.
Meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
Over 150 recipes built to feed the whole family. Each one shows the adult plate and the baby plate side by side.
- Allergens flagged on every recipe
- Freezer-friendly recipes marked
- Serving sizes for "family + baby"
300+ full-color photos
See exactly what a 6-month stick or a 9-month piece looks like before you cut it. No tiny diagrams, just real food on real plates.
A 50-page starting solids guide
Before the recipes, the book walks you through the basics in plain language.
- Signs your baby is ready
- Gagging vs. choking, and how to set up safely
- Introducing the top allergens
- What a balanced baby meal looks like
- How to keep the mess manageable
Is your baby ready for solids?
Most babies are ready around six months, but age is only one sign. Tap each one your baby shows today.
This checklist comes straight from the book's starting solids section. Always check with your pediatrician before starting.
Check the signs above to see where your baby is.
Written by people who feed babies for a living
The book was created by a team of pediatric specialists who are also parents, with over 20 years of combined professional experience.
Head chef
Starting solids specialist who developed and photographed the recipes
Pediatric dietitian
Registered dietitian and lactation consultant (RD, IBCLC)
Pediatrician
Board-certified pediatrician (MD)
Pediatric allergist
MD and clinical immunologist, behind the allergen guidance
Feeding therapist
Speech-language pathologist (CCC-SLP, CLC)
What you get
Everything you need from the first spoonful to the first birthday.
The printed book
150 spiral-bound pages that lie flat on the counter while you cook. Includes the 50-page starting solids guide, 150+ recipes, and serving photos for all 101 foods.
The 101 foods fridge checklist
A magnetic checklist sorted by vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, beans, grains, and top allergens. Check off each food as baby tries it.
Questions parents ask
What age is this book for?
It's designed for babies starting solids, usually around six months, and carries you through to their first birthday and beyond. Most recipes are meant for the whole family, so you'll keep using it long after baby's first year.
Do I need to do baby-led weaning to use it?
No. Every food shows both finger-food and spoon-fed options like mashes and purées, so it works whether you go fully baby-led, spoon-feed, or mix both.
Does it cover allergens?
Yes. The book explains how to introduce the top allergens, flags allergens on every recipe, and the fridge checklist has a dedicated allergen section to track them.
Is it a printed book or a digital download?
It's a physical, spiral-bound printed book with a fridge magnet checklist, shipped to your door.
Does it make a good baby shower gift?
It's one of the most useful gifts for new parents, since it covers the stage that comes right after the newborn months, when most parents start looking for help.
Start solids with confidence
Real food, real photos, and one meal for the whole family.