Meals That Heal for Babies and Toddlers Review

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(More customer reviews)This book was a great disappointment. Given the title, I expected large numbers of recipes that were highly nutritious. Instead, I found relatively few recipes, many of which are heavily sugar-laden. (Since sugar depresses the immune system, feeding it to a child when he's ill seems even more foolish than usual.) There is *some* good information in some of the illness-specific sections. These, however, are each followed by approximately two recipes, very few of which are what I would consider nutritious. For example, of the two recipes provided for sore throats, one contains ice cream; the other contains candy. Now, ice cream might very well be *soothing* for a sore throat but, first of all, we all already know that and, second of all, it isn't going to help "heal" a sore throat. The end of the book contains recipes for comfort foods. Some of these are less unhealthy than the illness-related foods, but nearly all are recipes one can just as easily find elsewhere. (One example is macaroni and cheese.) I am certainly glad I did not pay $19 to purchase this new!

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For most childhood illnesses, rest and sound nutrition are the best medicine. When your little ones are ill, the foods you serve can alleviate their symptoms and even speed their recovery. But how do you know what to feed your ailing baby or toddler? What best soothes a sore throat, eases nausea, or relieves your baby's teething pains? Here Eileen Behan, registered dietitian, professional nutritionist, and mother of two, provides the answers. You'll discover: Comfort food classics like rice pudding and cinnamon toastNutritious fluids and soups to soothe the symptoms of a common coldEasily digestible foods that can relieve an upset stomachImaginative, no-sugar-added snacks for healthier teethIron-rich dishes, and foods that aid iron absorptionHigh-fiber muffins, breads, dips, and desserts for regularityFun foods with the right amount of cholesterol for growing bodiesJust the right home remedies for fevers and flusCalming recipes for a good night's sleepEileen Behan explains the connection between food and common childhood illnesses from asthma to ear infections to headaches to vomiting -- and gives you recipes for simple, delicious, kid-pleasing dishes that will actually help your child feel better faster.

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