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Milk To Meals: A Guide To Starting Solids Book

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Book titled 'Milk to Meals' with illustrations on a beige background

Milk To Meals: A Guide To Starting Solids Book

By Luka McCabe & Carley Mendes
$57.00
Sale price  $57.00 Regular price 
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This best-selling book will educate, inspire, and nurture you and your child on your solids journey.

Description
80+ nutrient-dense, nutritionist-approved recipes
Almost 300 pages packed with insights and tips on transitioning from milk feeds, choosing a feeding method to suit your family, navigating the top allergenic foods, which nutrients to focus on to meet your baby’s nutritional needs and when to incorporate certain foods in their diet in the most mindful way (plus much more!)
Whats different about version 2?
  • Updated evidence-based information
  • 10 new recipes
Milk to Meals is a beautiful hardcover book containing almost 300 pages. It is packed with insights and tips on making the transition from ‘milk’ to ‘meals’ one of ease and fun, whilst knowing you will be setting up your baby’s eating habits and delicate digestive system the best way possible.
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What's in the book

  • When to start solids and the signs of readiness
  • Feeding method: Spoon feeding vs baby led weaning vs combination feeding
  • Transitioning from purees to finger foods
  • Safe size, shape and texture of food + all about gagging and choking
  • Important nutrients for babies and how to incorporate them
  • Modifications for plant based families
  • How much and how often should your baby eat
  • All about sodium/salt
  • Everything you need to know about introducing allergens and food allergies
  • First food guides for every age and stage and when to introduce each food group (omnivore and plant based options)
  • All about breastfeeding, formula and when is the right time to wean
  • Natural remedies for common complaints like constipation, dehydration and eczema.
Plus

80+ recipes all the way from very first foods to eating with the family, that are nutrient dense, dietitian approved and specifically developed with bub's needs in mind (that the whole family can enjoy!)

All written and reviewed by our team of nutritionists, dieticians, paediatric occupational therapist with the tick of approval from paediatricians (and the many families who have used this book!)

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Milk to meals is for you if you…

  • Are starting solids and would like some guidance on the how, what and when.
  • Have a child (or are buying a gift) to read between 4 months until 24 months of age
  • Would like to know when and how to introduce specific foods mindfully
  • Want wholefood, nutritionist-approved baby friendly recipes to suit both spoon-fed and baby-led weaning methods.
Testimonials

What our readers are saying

Unexpected bonus

I bought this book for my sons weaning journey, which has been so helpful, but I have to tell you, you have COMPLETELY changed the way that me and my husband eat now! We have learnt SO much from this book and from you guys, that we are now all eating better and feeling so good!

Michelle
Foody God Fairies

I have to give some love back to you guys, your books have made feeding my baby so much fun! I have loved learning about all the ways to get in as much good stuff as possible and not just for her - I think i'm enjoying the food more!

Nicole
My go-to gift for parents

This book is my go-to gift for parents at baby showers, scrap another onesie - THIS is what you need! Bonus is its BEAUTIFUL!

Rach
Worth the price!

Oh my goodness, this book is incredible. I have to say, I did hesitate with the price, but a couple of friends said it was worth it, AND IT WAS WORTH IT. The quality, the CONTENT, and not to mention how beautiful it is. THANK YOU, im a 4th time mama and am blown away by what i'm learning!

Lottie
Healthiest approach to starting solids

Just want to say I love your book. It's the healthiest approach to starting solids I've seen, its amazing you have found innovative ways to include all these nutritious foods!

Andy
LOVE THIS BOOK

I have bought many books since having my first child, but your book is by far the best, most informative and relevant, so happy to get to use this wisdom!

Alex
Read front to back in one day!

I received my book today and already have read it! It's so easy to digest, thank you for writing a book FOR parents thats simple to understand for FTM. I was finding starting solids daunting, but now I feel confident and excited!

Lucy
All the stress is removed!


As a FTM, your book has been so informative and taken all the stress out of feeding my baby girl. She is absolutely thriving on your advice and loves all the recipes in the book You have changed our lives and helped my daughter form positive relationships around food.

Caitlin
WOW I can't believe how easy the meals are!


I have been cooking up a storm for my son, and I love knowing that he is eating nutritious food and I have a guide to follow!

Anam
Not just for toddlers

I am loving this book, its not just a recipe book for toddlers ,its a food bible! They way you have carefully explained all types of foods and everything is amazing - I loved Milk to Meals but this is even next level.

Lisa
Sensitive tummy approved!

My youngest has sensitive skin and tummy, which is very triggered by food. But since using recipes from your book there has been a rapid change in her skin and improved gut-health. I have gone from an unsettled baby with no sleep, to a happy baby in just a few days!

Katie
Approachable and kind

i am soooooooo happy with this book! The advice is approachable, non-judgemental, and I can't stop reading and learning!! Two of my friends have already bought it since seeing my copy! THANK YOU!

Amy
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Top: Ever thought, “Where do I even start?”

We hear you.

Considering the countless baby food options available and the seemingly endless list of feeding strategies, it’s natural to feel anxious about starting your baby on solids.

But what if there was an easier way to cut through the noise? A trusted resource written by a team of health experts, to guide you as you embark on this exciting new chapter of motherhood?

There is. (Hint: It's this book! 😉)

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We wrote Milk to Meals because we knew there had to be a better way.

When we first started researching this topic, we found a surprising lack of clear information. The advice we did unearth included outdated advice that conflicted with our evidence-based research.

That's when we joined forces and pooled our years of professional experience to create a resource we knew the world needed.

The result? This book! It was created for parents looking for a better way to nourish their babies — holistically and sustainably.

 

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Cat G

Our family loved this book for starting solids, and we still make many of the recipes for our almost 4yo. My second bub is about to start solids and I feel reassured knowing I have this resource to guide us!

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MK

This book is a game changer, it gave me confidence with my first to know how and when to start solids. Love the scientific backed, balanced perspective and Australian context it brigs. I’m looking forward to diving into it again shortly for my second. Thanks Luka and team!

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Tyger-Lee

This book is the holy grail of starting solids. I bought it back in 2021 when my 1st was starting and it gave me the confidence, wisdom and support I need to embark on that journey. I now have 2 more kids and have used it time and time again. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. The recipes are nutrient dense and delicious. Most of them are a weekly staple in our home 5 years on.

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Marisa

This book taught me so much about nutrition for my first baby 5 years ago, it also helped me improve my own diet without intending to! I have used it for my second baby this year and it feels like it takes your hand and helps you give your baby the best start to their food journey. Thank you, Luca.

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Kira

I've bought this book for friends having babies because this book helped me so much when my daughter was a baby!! I could trust that what i was cooking and feeding to my baby was nutritious without needing the brain power to research it all myself in the thick of surviving the first years of parenthood. I HIGHLY recommend Milk to Meals!

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Alana

Purchased milk to meals in 2021 when I was learning solids with my first born. As my baby had surgery’s and required antibiotics I was determined to nourish and replenish their gut and this book was soo informative and helpful with recipes but also jam packing nutrients into everyday foods!

I have since passed this book around to multiple new mums and it’s made its way back and been returned to me for now starting my solids journey for my third baby.
It’s withstood the test of time. It’s a bit battered and bruised but has been so loved and an essential in our home.
It was DEFINITELY an investment in my eyes !

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Greta

I bought this book when my first baby started solids and it taught me so much about baby nutrition. It isn’t just a recipe book - the information is so educational, easy to read and understand and really set us up for a great journey with food. Five years later and about to start our solids journey with our third baby with this book having a permanent spot on our kitchen bench! Can’t recommend Milk to Meals enough!

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Anonymous

Soo helpful

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Steph

Super helpful!!! Made starting solids less daunting.

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Steph

I have found this book so helpful when starting solids with my youngest. Even though I'd done it all before, it was easy to forget lots of important info. I kept coming back to this book like a touchstone. Particularly the info about allergies when my youngest had some reactions to egg. I kept this book on my bench and frequently jumped around the pages to find anything that I needed answers to. The recipes were also great and several of them became long term family favourites. It has really opened up a deeper understanding of nourishing my children.

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Mereki

This book is the bible for new mums, so much practical advice.

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Kacey

One of my most reached for cook books!

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Ellen Docker

This book has been my solids BIBLE for both of my kids. I am so grateful for the wisdom and practical advice in this book. My kids were sufficiently nourished 🫶 and my stresses put at ease. Perfect gift for an expecting mama

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Michelle

I tell every mum I know about this book. Mine has post it notes all through it for my go to recipes! An absolute must for starting solids!

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Emily

I bought a few books for starting solids that were either about BLW or nutrient dense food, this is the only one I found that combined both! And the recipes are really realistic and mostly things I already have in the house. It was my go-to book for solids and I’m sure will be again soon with baby number 2!

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SammiB

I started following boob to food years before having my first baby and knew 1000% that I’d have this book in my hands when it was my time and it did not disappoint! I felt more confident introducing food, trusted that my baby was being nourished right and loved the additional education side of the book.

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Britt

Amazing! Took the stress out of starting solids with all 3 of my kids. I went into starting solids feeling so educated and confident in what/how to offer food to my babies.

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Biancamorrison

I purchased this book over 4years ago for my firstborn and it was an incredibly helpful tool for somone who really struggled with anxiety and feeding my baby, who choked and gagged A LOT. The recipes are easy to follow, nutrient dense and simple enough that it doesn’t feel like you need to Cook separate meals. It also provides so much education to get you off to the best start with solids and eating habits. I’ve used it with both my kids and frequently pull it off the shelf for inspiration when we get in a bit of a rut.

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Anonymous

Love this book. Made starting solids feel easy and fun. As a baby my little boy loved the food and he is such a great eater now as a toddler. I still use this book every week with a variety of recipes that work for the whole family 😊

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Ellie

Such a bible when it comes to solids. Don’t have to rely on misleading marketing from supermarket and have easy go to options to support all the way through to toddlerhood.

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Anonymous

This book helped me so much when figuring out solids with my first baby.

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Anonymous

We have been loving and using this book for 5 years now it helped me so much with my first baby navigate solids and gets used weekly still for great recipes

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Hayley Muir

I am not sure what I would have been cooking for my baby girl if I hadn't been gifted both of Luka's books - my, now, 18 month old has had countless meals for both. Her favourites include "Baby's First Curry" and "Raspberry Yoghurt Muffins" - these are demolished by dad, mum and baby.

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Alexia

A must have for every parent starting solids! So much information and a great guide. Loved having this for my babies, with so much information around, it was so handy to have it all in one place and with fantastic recipes. I highly recommend!

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Anonymous

Such an awesome book to help guide the way when starting solids! It can seem quite scary/daunting but this book was awesome and the recipes are great!!

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Sophie

The perfect start to beggining meals. Gives practical insight into starting solids and sets you up with so much confidence, especially as a FTM!

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Claudia

Such great, wholesome, healthy recipes for my baby! Baby has never ate so well!

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Keavy

This book has informed me and allowed me to create nourishing meals for all three of my babies, how lucky are we to have someone like Luka & team to take the guess work out of starting solids, thank you guys 🩷

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Kelly

The best book to take the stress out of starting solids for your little one!

Important note about bundles

Please note if you have ordered BOTH books as a bundle, they will be shipped together when both items are in stock

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