"From conception to age 2, a child's body develops at superspeed, with 60 percent of caloric intake going straight to brain development--so good nutrition is essential. First Bites connects nutrition and development with flavorful, healthy food. Part One examines the significance of the first 1,000 days, surveying key nutrients and milestones. Discover what to keep on hand, and learn how to start solids, avoid creating a picky eater, and spot changes in your baby's digestion. Part Two offers more than 60 easy recipes--free of added sugars, dairy, and gluten--that strategically introduce your child to 100 ingredients by age 2"--