The Meal Planning Mommies were asked to review a book Baby and Toddler Meals called “Baby and Toddler Meals for Dummies” by Dawn and Curt Simmons. If I were out shopping or at the library even, I don’t know that I would pick up a “Dummy” book to use as a cookbook.
Big Mistake!
This book is full of practical and very useful tips on preparing meals for babies and toddlers.
Here is a segment from the introduction of this book to give you an idea of the premise:
“Perhaps you’ve strolled the supermarket aisles, looking at all the baby food and toddler snacks, and you’ve wondered, ‘Is this stuff wholesome? Could I make it myself? Could I do better?’ Those are important questions to ask, and the answers are unquivocally, Yes! We tell you how in the pages to follow.”
-p 1, Introduction “Baby & Toddler Meals for Dummies”
You will read about how to puree foods for your tiniest baby to preparing simple meals to more complex meals for your older children. There are chapters on teaching you kitchen basics, a whole chapter devoted to teaching you about cooking healthy for a young child and how to use the food pyramid as well as TONS of great, practical and frugal recipes.
I would not limit the recipes in this book to babies and toddlers, however. I have tried several of them for myself and have added them to my regular meal planning rotation. When I have found myself looking for a new lunch, snack or healthy option for my 14 mo. and 2 1/2 yr. old, I have gone to this book- not to be disappointed!
I would highly encourage you to purchase this book if you have babies or toddlers in your household. It has provided me with a wealth of information as well as recipes that are simple, practical and frugal!
Check out this site to purchase a copy for yourself!
You can also enter our giveaway to win a FREE copy for yourself!
Simply leave a comment with your name (first and last) and e-mail. The contest will run through Today (4-21) Through Saturday (4-25) at noon.
I will then use random.org to pick our winner and contact you via e-mail.
Good Luck!
Charlie says
I remember you girls from Olivet! I love all of your recipes and am actually trying the Calzones tonight!
Samantha Schultz
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S Semon says
PLEASE! I would love to win! I need some serious help on what to feed my kid!
Jen says
Jen Potter
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mtucker says
Megan Tucker
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Thanks for your review of this book, I too would never have picked it up either!
LaPorte says
Jessie LaPorte
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I haven’t seen this one. Looks good!
Gator Mommy says
Looks like a great book!
Erin Thomas
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Thanks 🙂
Danielle says
I could use this book with my 8 month old. Thanks for a great website!
Danielle Wivagg
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Doodle says
I would love to win this. I know my toddler and I can use some new ideas to try. 🙂 Thanks for this great giveaway! Crystal Dodson [email protected]
Amy says
Thanks for the review and giveaway. The book looks great.
Tara T says
Ooh, I would love that book!!
Tara Taylor
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The Miz says
This book looks great!
Rebecca Aycock
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OuR LiTtLe FaM says
I have a 9 month old and I am at such a loss for new and creative ideas to feed her healthy foods. I know it will only get worse as she grows… but I know this book would help out tremendously! It doesn’t help that I live a thousand miles away from my mom! Please help me Baby and Toddler Meals for Dummies and Meal Planning Mommies! My name is Ashley Swapp. My email is [email protected].
stacey says
Thanks for the entry!
Stacey Hoopes
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Adam says
Can’t wait to check this book out more!
Stephanie Kile
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Destiny says
Sounds like a great book. destiny (dot)mawson (at) gmail.com
jess214 says
This sounds like a great book!
jdl214 at juno dot com
jess says
I would love to receive this book! My one-year-old daughter is in that in-between stage where she loves to eat everything, but only has two teeth. Creative recipes would be so helpful!
Thanks,
Jessica Hogan
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Anna at Joy In Every Step says
What a fun givaway. I would love some more ideas of what to feed my little ones. I have been enjoying your posts this week! Thanks for holding this giveaway!
Jodie says
I have 2 picky eaters. I would so love to win this book!
Jodie Cox
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Kindra says
Kindra Baron
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Leslie says
Would love this for my three little ones all under 2! Leslie Carter, [email protected]
Jeff & Carrie Seeley says
Sounds like a book I need.
Carrie Seeley
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VandenBerg Family says
I would love a copy of this book to use with my two and three year old!!
Elizabeth VandenBerg
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VandenBerg Family says
I would love this. I need ideas for my 2 and 3 year olds.
Elizabeth VandenBerg
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Kacie says
Hi! I’m breast feeding my 4-month-old (at this moment actually, lol) and I’m really nervous for what we’ll need to do when it comes time for him to eat solids. This book would really help!
I’m not comfortable posting my last name, so I guess I might be disqualified (I’d be happy to tell you my info via e-mail, but I just don’t want it out there on the interwebs, ya know?).
Email sensetosave (at) gmail.com
Jackie K says
I would love to win this book. I need some new ideas for my kids)
Lindsey says
This is completely what I need! Pick me!
Lindsey Laudie
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Lori says
I so so need this for my daughter! She is the worst eater ever. Thanks for the chance to win.
Lori Towell
http://www.thetowells.com
Team Sherman says
I’d love to win the book.
Sarah Sherman
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Jennibeck says
My baby is about a month away from eating baby food…this would be a great help
Jen Gordon
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MMS says
Molly Snipes
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I’ve read some of the “Dummies” books before but never heard of this one. Sounds great!
Ambra says
Ambra Gardner
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Heather, aka Jake's Mommy says
Heather Boen
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Heather M says
I would love to win this and I think my 2 yr old would as well, I think she’s getting sick of Peanut Butter Sandwiches!! Thanks
hmahan_0529 @ yahoo dot com
casib69 says
cassandra berholtz
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This would be great for my picky eater.
Katrina says
Please enter my name! Katrina
kajohn345 at gmail dot com
Robert and Jennifer says
Jennifer Boully
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This would be great for me. I’m just starting to feed my little one solid foods.
micahnky says
Kylene Nuesse
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Thanks 🙂
Josh~Krista~Jaxon says
I would love this!!!
Krista Thompson
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Callie says
Callie Payne
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Thank you!
susan says
I would love to try something different for my toddler.
kathy55439 says
I would love to read My baby loves to eat but might help with older brother
Melly says
Mellisa Willis
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Jamie and Katie says
I desperately need help figuring out what healthy food to give my baby! Thanks for this giveaway!
Katie Smith
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Annie says
Annie Nakasato
quapamom at yahoo dot com
Micaela says
Let’s see… Jayden 4 Hadley 2 Brennon 7 months. YUP! That covers “Baby and Toddler.” Looks like my house woul be the PERFECT place to send that wonderful cookbook 🙂 haha!
Thanks for the giveaway and all of the fabulous recipes!
Micaela Thomas
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prplrush says
Melanie Comello
aawweedd(AT)cableone(dot)net
Thanks for this great giveaway! I would love to read some of the meal ideals in this book!
Jinxy and Me says
This looks very helpful. My e-mail address is in my Blogger profile. Thanks for the giveaway!
The Martin Family says
I would love it!
Heather Martin
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heather dash martin at comcast dot net
Monica says
I would love to have this book, my son is sooo picky!
Monica
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Lindsey says
My son Ben, would LOVE to try some new things. He’s 10.5 months old and at that in-between stage – he doesn’t want regular baby food, but he doesn’t have any teeth yet!
The Jordans says
Nicole Jordan
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BUSY BEE says
Mindie Whitten (I don’t really like the idea of having to post my full name…but the giveaway is worth it. Consider not requiring full name next time please.)
bsyb100 at gmail dot com
I am quite the dummy when it comes to cooking. This book is meant for me. Thanks for the giveaway!
Aimee says
Aimee Walsh
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Mother of the pickiest toddler ever!
paula h says
I could definitely use more ideas for my son.
Paula Hafner
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The Picanco Family says
That sounds like an amazing book! I would love to have it
Brenda Picanco
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esha says
I could always use some new creative ideas for tot meals
Angela says
What an awesome book! I hope I win!!!
Angela Yarbrough
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Thanks!
Homemaker says
Great giveaway :o)
Geri Nyland
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Charryse says
Charryse Brooks
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Charryse says
Charryse Brooks
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April Lee says
April Lee
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I am looking for ideas on how to make my own baby food, so this would be perfect! Thanks!
lilbabypug says
please enter me. I would love this book for my niece. she’s a new mommy
fawnwoodusa says
I’ve used so many of your recipes! I keep them in a folder in my email for east reference 🙂
Fawn Bowden
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Molly K says
I have several Dummy books but have never heard of this one. I’ll have to check my library and see what others they might have. Thanks.
Jen says
awesome giveaway! Here to the winner!!!
jen soto
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TooMuchRock says
Brittney Wilson [email protected]
Shawna says
Shawna Jewett
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Jen says
Jen Barry
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Thanks for the entry!!!
Rachel Boldman says
I would love to win!
Rachel Boldman
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The Litchfield's says
What a Perfect Book!
Lindsay Litchfield
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Chris says
I would love this book!
Chris Wasz
waszup4 at yahoo dot com
LMT says
I’ve only heard great things about this book!
Linda Tolbert [email protected]
rebecca says
Sounds lovely. I’d love help with my toddler’s meals!
Rebecca Mackay
gitrecca at gmail dot com
Jennifer says
Hi–I am new to your site and am already really interested…I am always trying to find affordable and healthy foods for my family, especially for our toddler. I would love to check out this book.
Jen Gould
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Kendra says
Thanks for the great website!
Kendra Sterner [email protected]
Nicole says
Would love this Book!
Nicole McDonald
nmcdon (at) hotmail (dot) com
Jessica says
Jessica Lieb
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April says
This book looks great.
On a side note: I know my son will love the ideas next week that I have gotten this week for snacks. And little miss picky vegetarian will too, I just know it.
Terra Jones says
I so desperately need this book!!!
thanks!
Terra Jones
TerraLJones at Gmail dot Com
Christian Frugal Mama says
Thanks for the giveaway!
Janeen Frost
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jenjunum says
Would love to try this.
Jennifer Pope
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danaetc.com says
As a lover of cookbooks and mother to a 12-month-old, I’d love to win this!
danaetc.com says
Ladies, I am so goofy. I just left a comment and forgot to add my name and e-mail address!
Dana Judice
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jdavin06 says
Jenny Davin
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I don’t know what to feed my 10 mo old that LOVES fruit and not veggies:(
nielsenr1 says
I would love to win this book. I am always looking for great snack/recipes for my 2 yr old, and am expecting twins in May. So I will be interested in looking at baby recipes!
Amanda says
Your blog is so informative ¡¬ keep up the good work!!!!
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