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Parenting, Weaning & Child Development Books I Actually Recommend (UK Mum & Early Years Teacher)
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items As a mum of two and an Early Years Teacher, I’ve read a lot of child development and parenting books over the years. These are the ones I’ve genuinely found the most useful once I’ve actually had my own children. Whether you’re expecting your first b...
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⭐ Start Here: My Top 3 Books
👶 Baby & New Parent Essentials
🍎 Feeding & Weaning
🌱 Montessori & Play
⭐ Start Here: My Top 3 Books
If you only buy three parenting books, I’d start with these. The ones I’ve recommended time and time again to friends, parents and families, and still refer back to myself.
Think Montessori is all wooden rainbows and expensive toy shelves? Think again. This book is a brilliant introduction to the principles behind Montessori, explained in a way that’s easy to understand and, more importantly, easy to put into practice. ...
The Montessori Baby (UK LINK)
Think Montessori is all wooden rainbows and expensive toy shelves? Think again. This book is a brilliant introduction to the principles behind Montessori, explained in a way that’s easy to understand and, more importantly, easy to put into practice. ...
The Montessori Baby (US link)
Although Solid Starts is a US-based company, don’t let that put you off. There are a few Americanisms throughout the book, but the feeding advice is grounded in a multidisciplinary team of paediatric feeding specialists, dietitians, occupational ther...
Solid Starts for Babies: Introduce Solids
👶 Baby & New Parent Essentials
The books I’d recommend to every new parent. Practical, reassuring and evidence-based guidance to help you feel more confident during pregnancy, the newborn stage and beyond.
Think Montessori is all wooden rainbows and expensive toy shelves? Think again. This book is a brilliant introduction to the principles behind Montessori, explained in a way that’s easy to understand and, more importantly, easy to put into practice. ...
The Montessori Baby (UK LINK)
Think Montessori is all wooden rainbows and expensive toy shelves? Think again. This book is a brilliant introduction to the principles behind Montessori, explained in a way that’s easy to understand and, more importantly, easy to put into practice. ...
The Montessori Baby (US link)
Although Solid Starts is a US-based company, don’t let that put you off. There are a few Americanisms throughout the book, but the feeding advice is grounded in a multidisciplinary team of paediatric feeding specialists, dietitians, occupational ther...
Solid Starts for Babies: Introduce Solids
🍎 Feeding & Weaning
My favourite books on introducing solids, responsive feeding and raising confident eaters. Practical advice without the overwhelm or outdated myths.
Although Solid Starts is a US-based company, don’t let that put you off. There are a few Americanisms throughout the book, but the feeding advice is grounded in a multidisciplinary team of paediatric feeding specialists, dietitians, occupational ther...
Solid Starts for Babies: Introduce Solids & Raise Happy Eater
If you’re looking for quick, family-friendly recipes rather than lots of theory, this is a brilliant companion to your weaning journey. Joe Wicks focuses on simple, nutritious meals using everyday ingredients, with recipes that are easy to adapt for ...
Wean in 15: Advice & 100 Quick Recipes
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by where to start, this is one of the best step-by-step guides to weaning. Charlotte Stirling-Reed is a registered baby and child nutritionist, and she breaks everything down into manageable stages, covering first foods,...
How to Wean Your Baby: Step-by-Step Plan
One of my favourite family weaning cookbooks. The meals are simple, nutritious and use everyday ingredients, making it easy to build healthy family eating habits from the very beginning. A brilliant choice if your goal is for your baby to eat what th...
What Mummy Makes: Cook Once for You & Baby
Perfect for those busy days when you need dinner on the table fast. Rebecca Wilson’s recipes are designed so the whole family can eat together, with simple, nutritious meals made from everyday ingredients in around 10 minutes of prep.
Fast Family Food: Easy Meals for You & Baby
🌱 Montessori & Play
Think Montessori is just wooden rainbows and beige playrooms? Think again. These books explain the philosophy in a realistic, practical way that any family can use at home.
Think Montessori is all wooden rainbows and expensive toy shelves? Think again. This book is a brilliant introduction to the principles behind Montessori, explained in a way that’s easy to understand and, more importantly, easy to put into practice. ...
The Montessori Baby (UK LINK)
Think Montessori is all wooden rainbows and expensive toy shelves? Think again. This book is a brilliant introduction to the principles behind Montessori, explained in a way that’s easy to understand and, more importantly, easy to put into practice. ...
The Montessori Baby (US link)