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Super Baby Food - A Must Have for new Mom's
This was the most useful book I received after I had my little girl. There is so much useful information that a new mom just doesn't know. I enjoyed making the food and finding creative ways to make it even more healthy. I utilized this book long after the baby food diet stopped. I have bought several copies for pregnant friends and always tell them this is the only book you will need......ever.

Good reference; Covers both too much and too little
My baby is not a good eater. He is growing, but not at what my ped believes is a healthy curve. I'm therefore on the lookout for a good guide on how to feed my little boy. This book is generally very good. Great advice on starter foods, keeping food hygenic and what you can expect a baby to eat at different stages. However, my baby eats FAR LESS than the recommended amounts, particularly formula (the book says he should have a minimum of a certain # of ounces; my baby eats half that amount). There are not set amounts per my ped, so this can be a bit misleading. Another "beef" I have about this book (pun intended!) is that the author is very opinionated on eating a vegetarian diet. While I respect her views, I need a more comprehensive book that is not so opinionated since I would like to feed my little boy meat (especially given his weight issues; I can't afford to carve out an entire food group!).

In addition, the book on the one hand covers too much: it goes beyond food and discusses making home-made cleaning products for example. At the same time, it did not adequately cover some feeding issues, such as how to schedule or space feedings for babies who are underweight. I am constantly struggling how I can fit all of my baby's feedings in a 24 hour period, and I would have loved some good suggestions.

Wonderful resource
I am a 1st time mom and found this book so informative. It's very detailed and provides great tips. The month by month break down of what to feed your baby, when to introduce foods and how is wonderful. My sister recommended it to me and I am now recommending it to my friends. :) You won't be disappointed in this book- unless you are 100% into feeding your baby food in jars perhaps. The author is into breastfeeding and then later on more into making your own food but provides tips for jar-fed babies as well.

Good, But Just Too Much

This is a great book to find advice about serving size and eating schedules and what foods to feed at what age. This can be an overwhelming book, but if you just take the parts of the book that you need when you need them, it's very helpful and helps to save ALOT of money.

I do not follow everything, but I do what I feel is best for my baby with this and other books as a reference. As a reference, it is wonderful.

I LOVE THIS BOOK!
I love this book, it answers all my questions. All I do is ask my pediatrition and she ALWAYS gives me the Okay. Not to mention that I feel so good giving my children the best of the best. I have even started growing my own ORGANIC VEGETABLE garden with the help of my entire family. THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much Ruth, your advice and guidance is unparalleled.