Where do you start when introducing solids to your baby?

We have so many customers asking us this very question everyday and looking for just the right book. They're after a practical, easy cookbook giving an easy repertoire of delicious, nutrition-packed meals to get their baby and toddlers off to a great start.

Kim McCosker, co-author/presenter of 4 Ingredients and mother of three boys, has set out to answer this universal question by providing simple, healthy, age-appropriate recipes aimed at introducing a variety of flavours to baby's palate.

Baby Bowl walks you through the basics of baby food preparation, storage, defrosting and preparing of frozen food, as well as the sometimes daunting task of helping the food find its way into your child's mouth! Throughout, Kim shows you the importance of nutrition through providing healthy, homemade baby food.

She covers such topics as allergies, hygiene and reflux, followed by guidelines for a good daily routine that starts from birth. Then there are the gorgeous savoury and sweet recipes divided into ages to take you through the first year and beyond, as well as ideas for finger food and what to feed them when they have a cold. Kim's recipes are all easy to read, easy to cook, and use only the freshest ingredients to provide delicious and nutritious meals.

To help get you started with the minimum of fuss, Kim has also provided a Baby's First Four Weeks Menu Planner.

Keep your eye out for this comprehensive user friendly handbook due out in September.