Organic Baby & Toddler Cookbook

The organic revolution is upon us -- let these fresh, modern, and inspiring sourcebooks be your guide. Fresh, additive-free natural foods are essential for the healthy development of all children. Now every parent can prepare tasty and nutritious meals with the Organic Baby & Toddler Cookbook. Why Choose Organic Food? Babies in the womb and young children are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of pesticides, additives, and genetically modified ingredients in food. Lizzie Vann, founder of Baby Organix in the UK, a pioneering organic babyfood company, explains how to avoid these dangerous elements, including helpful tips on deciphering food labels and identifying the most harmful additives to avoid. She also gives advice on where to shop for organic products and what organic staples to buy. Easy and quick recipes and menu plans are carefully adapted for each stage of your child's development. Each section outlines essential superfoods for each age stage and provides appetizing recipes for healthy, satisfying meals. From fruit purees for our baby to healthy snacks and independent food choices for the toddler, there is food here that the whole family will enjoy. Advice for vegetarians and children with special dietary needs is also featured. Organic Baby & Toddler Cookbook explains the benefits of organic food for you, your child, and for the environment.

Lizzie Vann is an activist who campaigns for improving the quality of baby food on the market, including the removal of additives and other harmful ingredients. In 1992 she founded Baby Organix, and she helped popular chef Jamie Oliver with the School Dinner program. In 2002 she was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for services to children’s food. 

Daphne Razazan is an editor and writer at Dorling Kindersley specializing in lifestyle and guide books. She wrote several Red Guide titles on property buying and self-improvement, as well as numerous lifestyle books for couples. Razazan also edited Yoga: The Path to Holistic Health by the legendary instructor B. K. S. Iyengar.