Superfoods: For Babies and Children by Annabel Karmel
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Book Reviews of Superfoods: For Babies and Children
Book Review: Redundant
Summary: 3 Stars
I simultaneously purchased this book and two others by Ms. Karmel. There are great recipes in all three; however, some of the same recipes are repeated in each book. Had I known that, perhaps I would only have purchased the one for infant recipes and the one for family recipes and not this one that's kind of 'in the middle' of the spectrum.Book Review: overdone
Summary: 3 Stars
I just thought this book had less content than glossy pictures and recipes included ingredients not normally found in one's cupboard. I gave this as a gift, but would look for something more "parent" friendly and easier to use in the future. Also takes up much bookshelf space for the amount of use it will probably get.Book Review: Ok, but not for babies.
Summary: 3 Stars
This book has a lot of good ideas for children over 18 months. The sections on first foods are full of misinformation and contradictions.Book Review: Want your child to develop allergies?
Summary: 2 Stars
I'll admit that I have not yet read the entire book; but I am having difficulty with some of the information provided. On page 28 the author says it is safe to give a child, between 6 months and 1 year old, cow's milk if it's used in cooking or in cereal. With food allergies at an all time high, and knowing that it's commonly advised to avoid giving a child under 1 year ANY cow's milk, I couldn't believe what I was reading. In what way does cooking cow's milk or adding it to cereal no longer make it react in the baby's body and creating an allergy?!?! I think it's illadvised to make this recomendation to parents.
I do however appreciate the many recipies and pictures, I found that to be very helpful. In terms of information on starting solids I would suggest "Naturally Healthy First Foods for Baby" by Jacqueline Rubin. I found it to be much more in line with avoiding allergies, more information on proper nutrition, and exactly "how" to feed your baby. Although it doesn't have as many recipies, once you're armed with proper information, you can find recipies anywhere.
Naturally Healthy First Foods for Baby: The Best Nutrition for the First Year and Beyond
Book Review: Not appropriate for babies
Summary: 1 Stars
I just received this book, which I ordered because of the great reviews. After glancing through it, I'm very tempted to return it.
The recipes in this book are not appropriate for babies. For instance, she has you feeding red meat to 6 month old babies, saying that they need more iron and this is the best source. Red meat is more difficult to digest than fruits and vegetables, and due to the high protein which can put a strain on little kidneys, my pediatrician recommends waiting until 11-12 months. Better sources of iron are Swiss chard, spinach, broccoli, applesauce, etc.
In the 7-9 month section she has fish. Seafood is a major allergen for many children, and should not be given to children until 14-16 months of age. She also has many recipes in this section containing cheese...dairy is another major allergen that should not be introduced until at least 1 year. The same thing with tomatoes, which are not appropriate at this age.
In the 9-12 month section she ads in many recipes containing white rice, white bread crumbs and white pasta. Instead, these should have brown rice, whole grain breads and pastas (if your babies are eating wheat yet, which they shouldn't be doing until 14-16 months of age). There are also recipes in this section containing sugar. One in particular contains raspberries, peaches, ice cream and sugar. There is no reason a baby of this age should have dairy foods (unless they are human milk, formula or goat yogurt), let alone ice cream. And refined sugar shouldn't be fed to any child, let alone a baby.
I'm so disappointed in this book. I have several pregnant friends that I thought about giving this to, but I wouldn't want them feeding their baby these foods! My 10 month old son is doing great eating his millet with raspberries for breakfast, avacado with rainbow chard for lunch and carrots with sweet potato for dinner (this was just today's menu...he also gets homemade applesauce, green beans, lima beans, squash, pumpkin, banana, mango and many other healthy foods). I was just hoping for some more ideas and variety.
I hope this review keeps other people from making the same mistake. I much prefer "Simply Natural Baby Food: Easy Recipes for Delicious Meals Your Infant and Toddler Will Love" by Cathe Olson.