Short on time and sleep? Need baby food in an instant? Try baby food in an Instant Pot!

For new moms and dads it's not always easy to prepare nutritious homemade baby food. The most popular and bestselling kitchen appliance of the last several years, the Instant Pot, will be a parent's new best friend and new favorite kitchen sidekick because of how quickly and easily it can help to get healthy and delicious food into the mouths of little ones -- even the picky ones.

Here, parents will find everything they need to know to ensure that their baby's nutrient needs are being met, prevent choking, and handle picky eating. Included in the book are 125 balanced recipes for babies and toddlers at every age and stage of development. Recipes include 50 purées, 25 finger foods and 50 family-friendly recipes along with tips on storage times, serving fresh or freezing, and nutritional benefits of individual ingredients. The book even includes sample meal plans, tips on storage in the fridge and freezer, and frequently asked questions with answers from a pediatric dietitian.

Jennifer House, MSc, RD, owns a private nutrition practice called First Step Nutrition, which specializes in young families. With over a dozen years of experience, she has counseled hundreds of parents. As the mother of three children, she has first-hand experience at successfully practicing baby-led weaning with her own kids.

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Marilyn Haugen is a bestselling cookbook author, recipe developer, business owner and a former finance director at a Fortune 100 company. She holds a BBA and an MBA. She has authored several bestselling cookbooks, including 150 Best Breakfast Sandwich Maker Recipes, 150 Best Spiralizer Recipes, 5-Ingredient Instant Pot Cookbook, and 175 Best Instant Pot Recipes. She is the founder of SmashingEats.com, a food blog dedicated to sharing delicious, easy comfort food.

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