0~1 year old baby food recipes

Author: Yezi
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: "Baby Food Recipes for 0-1 Year Olds" is beautifully printed, with multiple illustrations for each recipe. The book includes five categories of complementary foods: rice and noodles (25 types), pastries (18 types), fruits (18 types), vegetables (15 types), and fish, eggs, and poultry (11 types). Each recipe introduction includes four parts: ingredients, preparation method, nutritionist's notes, and suitable age for the child. Some pages also have precautions written in red.
The ingredients section lists all materials needed in detail, with most being common and easily available. The preparation steps are described in detail, and each step is accompanied by a diagram for easy understanding and operation. For example, in the "Kissed Fish Amaranth Congee" recipe, at first glance, I didn’t know what "kissed fish" was. Fortunately, the book has large and clear illustrations, and I quickly realized it was "small silver fish." My husband calls it "ginger fish" (I’m not sure how to write the character for "jiang"), and people in different regions have different names for the same thing. Having an illustration was very helpful.
The nutritionist’s notes help mothers calculate the protein, fat, and sugar content, as well as the total calories. Sometimes, they also include some common knowledge and precautions, which are very useful. The recipes are suitable for children of certain ages, providing a useful reference for mothers to quickly find recipes suitable for their children. They also help avoid giving children foods too early that they may not digest well.
The red-written precautions are friendly reminders for mothers to pay special attention during preparation. It’s essential to read them carefully.
Additionally, the recipes are meant to inspire creativity. Mothers can try using similar ingredients as substitutes to create new dishes, ensuring children always have something new to eat and don’t get bored with complementary foods. For example, I’m careful not to give my baby too much sweetness, fearing he might develop a sweet tooth. So, for dishes like "Honey Pear Pancakes," I replace the pear puree with something less sweet. Even if I use pear puree, I prefer to make it myself with a blender for freshness and peace of mind.
Another example is that my family often stew beef. When stewing, we don’t add salt but add some soy sauce afterward. However, the broth looks a bit unappetizing with soy sauce, so we can only make beef noodles. I never thought of giving it to the baby until I saw the "Oil-Free Beef Broth" recipe. It seemed easy, so I saved some broth before adding soy sauce for the baby. He really liked it, but it must be served warm—cold broth isn’t good for him.
Also, some jelly dishes in the book require the mother to cut the jelly into appropriate sizes for the baby to eat. It’s essential to supervise the baby and teach him to eat slowly, one bite at a time, to avoid choking hazards. It’s a pity that the book doesn’t mention this reminder.