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Giveaway: Baby & Toddler Meals for Dummies Book

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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!

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Comments

  12. 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 ashswapp@gmail.com.

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  17. 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
    jessapo@hotmail.com

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  25. 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

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  34. 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

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  51. 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!

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  53. 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!

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  79. 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.

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  86. 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!

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