The complete guide to feeding your baby or toddler, offering them a lasting love for good food—the Italian way! From their first tastes, Italian infants are encouraged to explore the flavors and textures of real food—the goal is to develop a love for fresh ingredients and healthy eating. Silver Spoon: Recipes for Babies is the perfect introduction to this national tradition, covering a child's development period from six months to two years, with recipes designed to introduce a child to a wide range of foods along with tips for easy weaning. The 50 authentic Italian recipes, from nutritious purées to a child's first carbonara, couscous, and pizza, have been tested and refined in home kitchens and come with special advice, making this manual ideal for all parents.