I've decided to post a few excerpts from my book Mealtime Solutions for Your Baby, Toddler, and Preschooler: The Ultimate No-Worry Approach for Each Age and Stage here because the information available about the book at Amazon.com is pretty sparse; and the book hasn't been picked up for the "Search Inside the Book" program. Here's the Table of Contents for starters.
Table of Contents: Mealtime Solutions for Your Baby, Toddler, and Preschooler
Introduction
Chapter 1
What’s on Tap? In Praise of the Liquid Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
The Good News Report: Reasons to Breastfeed Your Baby
Getting Off to a Reasonably Stress-Free Start
The Truth About Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding doesn't necessarily come easily for every mom and baby
It takes time to hit your breastfeeding stride
Having a breastfeeding goal can help you stay the course
The pressure to breastfeed can be overwhelming
Top Breastfeeding Questions
How can I tell whether or not breastfeeding is actually "working"?
Do I need to introduce a bottle to my breastfed baby?
When's the best time to pump?
Should breastfed babies be offered pacifiers?
Can foods that I eat make my baby fussy?
Do I have to give up all my vices while I'm breastfeeding?
How long should I breastfeed my baby?
Do breastfed babies need to drink water?
Should I wean from breast to formula -- or straight to cow's milk?
What works best when it comes to breastfeeding twins?
Breastfeeding Guilt
The Not-So-Secret Formula: What's on the Infant Formula Menu
Shaken and stirred
Bottle-feeding basics
Solution Central: The Last Word
Chapter 2
That Lovin' Spoonful: Introducing Solids
Is Your Baby Ready for Solids?
Spotting the signs of readiness
No-Stress Feeding Tips for Parents and Babies
Why'd they have to go and make things so complicated?
What mothers want taken off the menu -- crazy-making baby food rules!
Baby's First Feeding: What You Need to Know
On Solid Ground: More Baby Feeding Success Tips
Baby Food Making: The Basics
Equipment
Kitchen Hygiene
The Best Baby Food Your Baby Ever Tasted
The big chill
Thawing and reheating baby food
Solution Central: The Last Word
Chapter 3
Mr. Spaghetti Head: Added Tastes and Textures
Mealtime Milestones
No Worries! Solutions to Your Top Baby Feeding Problems
Solutions Central: The Last Word
Chapter 4
Your Top Toddler Mealtime Mysteries Solved
The Rules of the Toddler Mealtime Game
1. Your Toddler's New Theme Song is “My Way”
2. Your Toddler Has You Under Surveillance
3. Your Toddler Has This Amateur Food Critic Thing Down to an Art
4. Your Toddler Has Better Things to Do With Her Time Than Come to The Dinner Table
5. Your Toddler’s Appetite May Have Gone AWOL.
Raising a Snack-Savvy Toddler
Toddler Feeding FAQ
Solution Central: The Last Word
Chapter 5
The Discriminating Diner: Feeding Your Preschooler
Kitchen Confidential
Preschooler Brain Cam
Feeding Your Preschooler: Moms' Top Worries and Concerns
Do Preschoolers Need Vitamins?
Is My Preschooler Ever Going to Want to Try New Foods?
My three-year-old is the slowest eater I have ever seen.
My three-year-old gobbles down his dinner in no time flat.
My three-year-old hates milk.
Are snacks still important for preschoolers?
Should I let my preschooler help herself to snacks?
Are raisins a suitable snack for a preschooler?
What can I do to encourage my preschooler to enjoy being physically active?
Solution Central: The Last Word
Chapter 6
Dining In and Dining Out
What's on the Menu?
Secrets of (Grocery) Shopping-Savvy Moms
How to Make Dinner With a Baby in Your Arms (And Other Secrets of Kitchen-Savvy Moms)
Save Time in the Kitchen
(You Can Never Have) Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen
The Big Chill
Make Family Mealtimes Matter
The Savvy Parent's Guide to Dining Out
More dining, less whining
Finding the carrot stick in a haystick of french fries
Solution Central: The Last Word
Chapter 7
No More Food Fights
No More Whining and Dining: Strategies for Parenting a "Picky Eater"
When "picky" becomes a problem
Solution Central: The Last Word
Chapter 8
When Your Child is Sick
Feed a Fever...
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Food Allergies
Diabetes in Young Children
Weighty Matters
Solution Central: The Last Word
Food Tools
Food Tool 1: Basic Baby Food Purées
Food Tool 2: Baby Food Cuisine: Mix and Match Purées
Food Tool 3: Baby Food Textures Guide
Food Tool 4: Meal and Snack Ideas for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Food Tool 5: Moms' Favorite Online Recipes for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers (Plus a Few Mom-Invented Recipes, Too)
Food Tool 6: Quick Tips on Shopping Smart for Healthy Convenience Foods
• Convenience Food Label Decoder
• Food Staples for Older Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers: Grocery Store Best Bets
Food Tool 7: Old Recipe, New Twist: Making Favorite Family Recipes Healthier
Appendices
Appendix A: Directory of Organizations
Appendix B: Web Site Directory
Appendix C: Further Reading
Index
