Ella's Kitchen The First Foods Book The Purple One Weaning Guide For Healthy Baby Nutrition Book

Ella's Kitchen: The First Foods Book: The Purple One (Health & Nutrition) Hardcover is a practical, flavour-first weaning guide for parents, carers and early years educators. Ideal for families starting solids from six months to one year, this approachable baby weaning guide blends nutrition expertise with more than 130 tried-and-tested recipes so you can introduce new tastes with confidence. Condition: BRAND NEW • Format: Hardcover • ISBN: 9780600629252

Part of the bestselling Ella's Kitchen children’s series, this third title in the collection focuses on making the transition to solids fun, healthy and low-stress. Developed by the trusted Ella's Kitchen brand—founded by Paul Lindley when he was weaning his daughter Ella—the book brings together nutritionists, baby experts and real family-tested tips to support your baby’s earliest taste adventures.

What’s inside The First Foods Book

The book covers the whole weaning journey from six months to a year and includes:

• More than 130 recipes — from single-vegetable purees to mixed flavours and full baby-friendly meals tested to Ella's Kitchen nutritional standards.
• Weekly meal planners that show what to expect as your baby progresses through textures and tastes.
• Practical how-to advice and top tips for common weaning challenges, including starting safely, recognising readiness signs and managing allergies.
• A handy pull-out chart designed to stick on the fridge or wall so meal planning and tracking is quick and visible.

Recipe and nutrition highlights

Every recipe in this paperback edition is developed to balance flavour and nutritional needs of infants: single-veg purees to introduce new tastes, gentle combinations that broaden the palate, and nourishing full meals to build mealtime routines. The focus is on simple, natural ingredients that appeal to tiny taste buds while meeting early childhood nutritional requirements.

Why parents, teachers and gift buyers love it

• Trusted by parents and childcare professionals for clear, evidence-based guidance.
• From an award-winning, fast-growing brand known for child-centred recipes and safe ingredients.
• Perfect for bedtime reading with tips that make mealtimes calmer and more enjoyable.
• Great resource for playgroups and nurseries introducing group meal plans.

Whether you’re a first-time parent or supporting a growing family, Ella's Kitchen: The First Foods Book is a reassuring, expert-backed companion to the early food journey. Thoughtful, practical and full of delicious ideas, it makes weaning an exciting discovery for babies and an achievable, confidence-boosting experience for adults. A wonderful practical gift for baby showers, new parents, or childcare settings — a timeless keepsake that helps build healthy eating habits from the very first spoonful.