Weaning is a significant milestone in a baby’s life, marking the transition from a milk-only diet to the introduction of solid foods. She gave me the confidence and knowledge to love every single step of the weaning journey with my babies. Why they matter, how to make them a little easier and simpler, and practical tips to help everyone enjoy them more. And Charlotte was so very excited to be able to work with Joe Wicks (aka The Body Coach) for the launch of one of his books, Wean in 15. I realised after writing How to Wean Your Baby that although many people need a bit of a handheld guide through their weaning journey, that toddlerhood is really a whole different ballgame.

Mince pies are some of my favourite Christmassy foods and I’ve been wanting to create a toddler-friendly version for SO long.

Perfect for: anyone who wants to give their family – whatever the size and age range – the best nutritional start in life, to achieve that all-important balance. Sometimes this is great and can really help support mothers, however, sometimes I have serious concerns about the advice that is passed around so freely. Charlotte is an absolute genius and knows exactly what it’s like to be a parent and these recipes completely reflect busy lifestyles and quick go to favourites. Charlotte Stirling-Reed is a leading nutritionist based in the UK and author of the Sunday Times bestselling How to Wean Your Baby. I even include a week’s menu plan, which doesn’t just focus on what to make and when, but also helps you to slot in time for bulk cooking (1.

Charlotte’s book is a step-by-step guide to support parents who are starting the weaning journey with their babies. Lastly, How to Wean Your Baby has a recipe section (on top of the 30 days of recipes from the step-by-step plan! She is the owner of consultancy firm SR Nutrition and has worked with a number of brands and celebrities, including Joe Wicks.He started being incredibly fussy with his food and I remember for a few weeks scrabbling around being like, 'Wait, how do I fix this? I had some fussy eaters coming to the party, my niece and nephew who don't love lots of foods and they gobbled them up. Charlotte Radcliffe’s consultancy The Nutrition Consultant has won the ‘Hospitality Business of the Year’ award.

I had dreams of writing more, but never in a million years believed it would actually happen, which is why I’m so thrilled (and also a little overwhelmed) to announce that I have written another book which will be out in September.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Charlotte gave me the confidence and knowledge to love every single step of the weaning journey' Joe Wicks'Charlotte really is a font of knowledge when it comes to weaning. We really are this kind of family unit now and I'm not saying we weren't before, but I feel like something changes when your children grow just that little bit and you can have more conversation and you eat together and so for me, it's really progressed as I've progressed. This chapter also includes lots about things like making the most of meals, adding extras in, label reading, storing foods to make the most out of their longevity, bulk cooking, a deep dive into cooking oils and how to look after your fridge and freezer and SO much more! This is one of my favourite recipes from the book – it’s so tasty and makes a great snack, lunch or side, as well as being fab topped with a dollop of cream cheese and some dill or a spoonful of hummus with some ground pistachios. The author seems to suggest that puréed food should be introduced alongside finger food, which somewhat contradicts to BLW.