Happy Tummies: A Cookbook for New Mamas

Karen Folcik

Sep 2017 · Bright Ideas Publishing

About this ebook

Written for the busy, modern mom, this book shows how to make healthy and delicious baby food from everyday foods that are already available at home, while also providing tasty adult recipes so that mom can make something nourishing for herself at the same time. Featuring over 40 ingredients, this indispensable collection of recipes teaches readers how to properly prepare food for your baby, from purees to finger foods. Based on the latest research and expert recommendations, this is an indispensable resource for all new mothers starting their babies on solid foods. Included are the latest infant nutrition and feeding recommendations, how to introduce new foods and textures, secrets for the first feeding, what to do when you spot a food allergy and foods to avoid, step by step photographs for making homemade purees and infant cereals, and much more.

About the author

Karen Folcik is a wife and mom to a clever three-year-old boy, and a happy baby boy. She enjoys hiking, biking, and picnicking with her family, and is constantly surprised at the journey of motherhood. Before motherhood, Karen studied psychology at Florida Gulf Coast University, and earned her MSW from Columbia University. She counseled kids and families as a practicing social worker. Karen hopes that this book is a blessing for every new mother that chooses to read it. A Connecticut native, Karen and her family now call Utah Valley home.