The Baby Bistro Box: It’s What’s For Dinner
Once we left the realm of purees for baby, I was a bit mystified. Is this enough food? How large should the bites be? What sort of quick dishes will appeal to my little one?
Baby has always ate well, but I want to encourage her to continue enjoying her food. My usual favorite references were of little assistance. They would contain some basic information about which veggies to introduce first and remind me to check the temperature of food--but not much else.
Now I have everything I need to know about feeding my kid at my finger tips in the Toddler Bistro Box. Bistro Box Brands also carries the Baby Bistro Box--their original product. Each recipe card contains tips for safe, healthy, and yummy meals for your child. The conversational style is easy to read and understand, just like having your best friend cooking with you--if your best friend is also a nutritionist.
The recipe card format makes it easy to browse. Since each card contains interesting and important information, you're sure to find out something new every time you look at the box.
The only caveat is there is a lot of information in the box and there is no index. With my active toddler, I have to keep the box out of her reach or the filing system is disrupted. I will probably keep the quick reference tips, recipes, and shopping list in the box and move some of the other cards into a small photo album for when I need more in-depth information.
There are some great suggestions in the box for safely enlisting your toddler as a mini sous-chef, making mealtime an enjoyable experience for all, when and how to address picky eating, and which are the best foods for growing brains and bodies.
While leafing through the cards, I received a much needed reminder: we are our children's food role model. So, it is probably not a good thing that my 16 month old can show you where Mommy's chocolate is. The Bistro Box covers not only what we put into their mouths, but also into their minds.
I also appreciate that most of the recipes are incredibly quick and simple--this family of entrepreneurs understands that we want to spend less time in the kitchen, and more time enjoying our own families.
Whether you are completely lost as to how to feed a toddler or just need to add to your toolbox, the Toddler Bistro Box will give you plenty of ideas.
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12.10.07 at 4:04 pm
Audra Marie comments:
I’d have to check out the activities first. This looks really neat and something I could definitely use for my little girl.
12.10.07 at 4:16 pm
Brit comments:
I would turn to the entrees first since I need some better ideas than the usual stuff that I feed my little 2 year old. I’m so tired of the same old thing, this would be so helpful!!!
12.10.07 at 4:33 pm
Danny and Michelle Zamora Family comments:
I would check the entrees first because those to me are the hardest. I would like to add some different ideas and textures of food to my list. This would be an awesome gift.
12.10.07 at 4:33 pm
Miranda23 comments:
This is seriously the best thing I’ve seen! For 4 months I’ve been so confused about what to give my son (while still keeping it healthy). He can’t live on chicken nuggets and raisins forever… this would be SO amazingly beneficial for us! Thank you for posting about this wonderful product.
miranda_e19@yahoo.com
12.10.07 at 5:20 pm
hopingtowin comments:
I would turn to the entrees first. what a great idea!
12.10.07 at 5:22 pm
Amanda comments:
I would turn to desserts first. we love sweets here and anyway to amke them healthier is awesome!
12.10.07 at 5:24 pm
The Saunders Family comments:
i would have to check out the entrees first…it is hard to decide what things to try with a new eater!
12.10.07 at 5:43 pm
stephy800 comments:
Super idea!!
12.10.07 at 6:04 pm
sara comments:
I absolutely LOVE the idea of this! I would definitely turn to the Entrees first! I have a hard time with finding both healthy and yummy things for my sometimes picky eater! Thanks for introducing me to this great company…And the awesome chance to win this!
sblilly14(@)yahoo(.)com
12.10.07 at 6:52 pm
nor_lou comments:
My girls have a sweet ttoth so Family Sweets first
12.10.07 at 7:27 pm
Naomi comments:
Taming Today’s Trends in the Toddler Bistro Box… I have a chicken nugget addict.
12.10.07 at 7:32 pm
windycindy comments:
Hi, My first place to check out would be the “Supplements!” Thanks,Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
12.10.07 at 7:45 pm
Amber Sell comments:
I would definitely flip to Desserts…Savor the Sweetness! Thanks.
12.10.07 at 8:13 pm
2migirlsmom comments:
I would check out entertainment as it is hard to keep my daughter in the high chair and happy while everyone else is eating
12.10.07 at 8:37 pm
Carissa comments:
Entrees
12.10.07 at 8:43 pm
David comments:
I would turn to the entrees
12.10.07 at 8:51 pm
Jenna Glatzer comments:
Entrees here, too. I’m always so nervous to figure out what I can and can’t feed my sweetie, so this would help!
12.10.07 at 8:54 pm
vmkids comments:
yummy desserts
12.10.07 at 9:01 pm
pancak comments:
I would check out A La Carte first, hoping for some quick-and-easy things to combine in various ways.
12.10.07 at 9:02 pm
PS comments:
Loved the recipe for the Baked Veggie Crisps! Sounds like something we would all love!
12.10.07 at 9:51 pm
paryjeja comments:
Family Sweets
12.10.07 at 9:59 pm
lace comments:
I would check out the entrees first. The girls seem to only want the same things over and over. And it never involves vegetables unless it is mashed potatoes.
12.10.07 at 10:00 pm
Shari comments:
I would check out “Taming Todays Trends”. It seems everywhere I look sweets are bombarding me and my child! Lets find a way to get healthy snack options out there!
12.10.07 at 10:07 pm
Kammy comments:
Entrees. I have such a hard time getting my toddler to eat anything it would be great to have new ideas!
12.10.07 at 10:21 pm
Bree comments:
Entress- they are always the hardest for me!
12.10.07 at 10:51 pm
Travis & Jenny Kerr comments:
Dessert… definately!
12.10.07 at 11:34 pm
Stacey Moore comments:
I would love to check out the Family Sweets!! Thanks!!
12.10.07 at 11:52 pm
gabbygatorsmom comments:
I’d look in A la Carte first!
what an awesome idea!
12.11.07 at 12:24 am
Shannon comments:
What a great giveaway. I would start with the Entrees for 0-4 months. Thanks!
12.11.07 at 12:28 am
Meg comments:
I’d refresh my nutrition know-how in the A La Carte tab! Thanks for the giveaway! ( meg.wilson@gmail.com )
12.11.07 at 12:41 am
Amanda comments:
I’d have to sneak a peek at the entertainment section. It’s always a challenge to keep the boys content while I’m cooking.
12.11.07 at 1:16 am
maddgiggler comments:
I would be looking at the effects my eating habits have on my children. The shopping lists sound helpful too.
12.11.07 at 1:20 am
ellinghouse comments:
I would start with the entrees for beginners…I have a 5 month old!
12.11.07 at 1:26 am
Lesley V. comments:
If I was to receive the Toddler Bistro Box as the prize, the first section that I would turn to would be “Starters…Personalities and Palettes”.
Thank you for your time, and for this wonderful offering,
12.11.07 at 1:28 am
Brooke P. comments:
I’d love to know about Personalities and Palettes!
Please randomly select me!
12.11.07 at 1:30 am
Michelle R. comments:
desserts
12.11.07 at 1:39 am
Opening Pandora comments:
I think personalities and palates would be 1st up for me…
12.11.07 at 2:43 am
angelaandconnor at gmail.com comments:
I would love to have the toddler box and I’m intrested in taming today’s trends…
You’ve been blogged :
http://contestaddict.blogspot.com
12.11.07 at 2:57 am
heather h comments:
I would check out entrees for 1-2 year olds. My toddler is so picky these days, she hardly eats anything. Baby Bistro, I need your help!
12.11.07 at 3:02 am
Taryn comments:
desserts….family sweets
For me!
12.11.07 at 3:07 am
Andrea comments:
I would check out the entertainment section first…sounds fun!
12.11.07 at 3:21 am
Melissa comments:
personalities and palates would be first up for me
12.11.07 at 3:22 am
Ginny comments:
A la carte!
12.11.07 at 3:51 am
Katie comments:
I’d jump right into “Entrees” so we could get cooking.
12.11.07 at 4:24 am
Renae comments:
I would flip right to the entrees section! My son is SUCH a picky eater. This would help me tremendously! I always worry that he’s not getting proper nutrition. My hubby works nights, so I don’t fix big dinners for just myself and my son. I need simple meal ideas for a 16 month old. I need the help of Baby Bistro!!
renae18[at]gmail[dot]com
12.11.07 at 5:29 am
jbubolz-miller comments:
The activities- love including my toddler whenever I can in meal prep
12.11.07 at 7:41 am
Anonymous comments:
I would check out the entertainment section first. I need new ideas to entertain the kids.
12.11.07 at 8:04 am
Jason and Caryn comments:
I would check out Food Safety…I guess that’s the nurse in me
12.11.07 at 1:14 pm
sally comments:
this is great!
definately the safety and activities as avery is everywhere
12.11.07 at 2:25 pm
Ryan and Vanessa comments:
Entrees, for sure. I have the sides down, but it feels like I make the same main dish over and over…
12.11.07 at 2:48 pm
Alexia comments:
Entrees would be my first stop…I am so sick of hot dogs, bologna and PB&J!
12.11.07 at 3:24 pm
Sarah comments:
I like the Desserts or the Entrees section! This meal plan box looks super!
Thanks for the giveaway!
sharvey at connections-etc dot net
12.11.07 at 3:40 pm
Nissa comments:
That’s a no brainer- desserts first! Although the entrees will soon follow, as that’s what we need help with!
12.11.07 at 4:40 pm
Jason comments:
I would definitely turn to the Entrees first!
12.11.07 at 4:44 pm
redron comments:
entrees
12.11.07 at 4:51 pm
Columbia Thorndale comments:
I would turn to desserts first.I love sweets and so does the rest of my family. Anyway to make them healthier is amazing!
12.11.07 at 5:35 pm
Cathy I. comments:
I would definitely turn to entrees first. My daughter has no trouble eating dessert!
12.11.07 at 6:50 pm
Shannon comments:
I would check out the entrees since I am in need of some new ideas for my daughter.
12.11.07 at 6:50 pm
Heather aka Mom in the Know comments:
entrees … yum!
12.11.07 at 7:04 pm
Shama-Lama Mama comments:
Oh, I really, really need this. We have gotten into such a rut feeding our twin toddlers the same things over and over. I would go straight to the entrees. I love the idea of not having to feed them as many processed foods as I do. Thanks for the chance to win something so helpful!
12.11.07 at 7:12 pm
aewalls comments:
I would love this. I get stuck on the entree. Basically, my kids get a ham and cheese sandwich or chicken nuggets if they don’t like what my husband and I are eating.
12.11.07 at 8:53 pm
TheAngelForever comments:
What a great idea! I would look at the entree section first and then activities.
12.11.07 at 9:02 pm
Laura M.- Editor comments:
I would look at Entrees- I have a picky eater so any new ideas would help!
-Laura
12.11.07 at 9:39 pm
Becca comments:
I’ve been having fun making baby food for my little girl, but what’s next? I could really use te Toddler Bistro Box in a few months!
12.11.07 at 10:47 pm
sarah comments:
entrees
12.12.07 at 1:01 am
Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings comments:
I’d head straight for the activities.
blogged ya:
http://laurawilliamsmusings.blogspot.com/2007/12/tuesday-edition-of-contests-galore_11.html
12.12.07 at 2:37 am
lisah123 comments:
Family Sweets, of course!
12.12.07 at 2:51 am
Anna comments:
The entrees! I am always running out of ideas for what to feed my son.
12.12.07 at 3:51 am
cme8397 comments:
As much as I love sweets, I would turn to the entrees first. My children, ages 3 and 5 are the pickiest eaters on the planet. I, unfortunately, am just as picky. We need some serious help.
12.12.07 at 4:13 am
jodi b comments:
I would check into the entrees first and then go to taming today’s trends. With a 15 year old and a 2 year old, there would be something in there I could use for both of them!
12.12.07 at 4:44 am
Dee comments:
I would check out “entrees.” That seems to be the hardest.
12.12.07 at 5:28 am
Chief Family Officer comments:
I would definitely start with entrees - I could really use some new meal ideas!
12.12.07 at 5:44 pm
Marlies comments:
I would turn to the entrees first.
12.12.07 at 7:04 pm
holly K comments:
I would check out the entrees first, then activities, then…Great product!!
cookiecutter72athotmaildotcom
12.12.07 at 7:42 pm
maraco comments:
Definitely the entrees…I need to know how to cook for my little boy!
maraco36@yahoo.com
12.13.07 at 12:08 am
Danielle comments:
Id check the Entertainment section first! LOL! I’m all about the FUN!!!
dansan826 at yahoo dot com
12.13.07 at 1:30 am
kdkdkd comments:
I would go staight to entrees, my toddler is not big on desserts
12.13.07 at 3:09 am
Storm comments:
I have to say I’d go straight to the desserts - guilty!
12.13.07 at 4:41 am
Elizabeth comments:
I would check the Entrees section for 2-3 years old. Thanks for the contest!
12.14.07 at 8:17 am
Mystra comments:
I would go to the entrees first. My daughter is 15 months old and only wants to self-feed, but doesn’t know how to use a fork or spoon yet, so I would hope that there are some good finger food recipes there.
12.14.07 at 4:48 pm
Mel comments:
I would definately check out the entrees first. My daughter is 19 months old, and is so picky. This looks like a great thing to find easy recipes. LOVE IT!
meloti2@aol.com
12.14.07 at 9:25 pm
Heather comments:
Entrees - I’m always looking for ideas!
12.14.07 at 9:28 pm
bison61 comments:
I’d have to go to the desserts first!
12.15.07 at 9:24 am
mhnice comments:
I’d start with Food Safety!
melissahopenice[at]yahoo[dot]com
12.15.07 at 5:23 pm
Doreen comments:
This sounds fantastic!! I’d go with Entrees for 0-4 months.
12.15.07 at 7:06 pm
Sonya comments:
Entrees for sure! I always need new ideas!
12.16.07 at 2:37 am
Miranda comments:
PLease enter me thanks
12.16.07 at 5:17 am
laralin2266 comments:
I would love to learn how to fix nutritious baby food for my little one!
12.16.07 at 1:01 pm
jeske_posse comments:
I’d check out the food safety section to make sure that I’m doing things the right way. Now that I think of it, the last time I took a food info/prep class was in middle school…time for a refresher course!
12.16.07 at 4:04 pm
Anonymous comments:
entress first
12.17.07 at 2:23 am
Tiffany comments:
entree for me:)
12.17.07 at 2:38 am
agsweeps comments:
What a need idea!!
12.17.07 at 6:03 pm
Shelly comments:
I would turn to a la carte to find some side dishes my two year old will eat!
12.17.07 at 7:26 pm
Sundi comments:
I would probably turn to the Desserts section first — I would love to make healthy sweets for my toddlers!
12.17.07 at 8:15 pm
JewelsHud comments:
Hmm - Taming Todays Trends sounds interesting - I’d check that out.
julieahudson[at]hotmail[dot]com
12.18.07 at 1:30 am
bindrid comments:
probably entrees…if i get my 2 yr old to eat anything but chicken or turkey dogs i’ll be thrilled!
12.18.07 at 2:43 pm
cdrury comments:
entrees - getting my grand daughter to eat a variety of foods would be wonderful!!!
12.18.07 at 2:56 pm
Leenburke comments:
I’d definitely check the entrees first.
12.18.07 at 9:35 pm
jennifer57 comments:
family sweets
12.18.07 at 9:58 pm
Anonymous comments:
Entrees
12.18.07 at 10:07 pm
JONI514 comments:
the entrees would be my first
12.18.07 at 10:14 pm
RJ comments:
Desserts would be first for me.
12.19.07 at 12:18 am
ladypawnbroker@gmail.com comments:
I would turn to desserts first.I love desserts!
12.19.07 at 1:30 am
Erica G comments:
I would go right to Food Safety.
12.19.07 at 5:17 am
kiyana comments:
I need the most help with entrees.
12.19.07 at 6:43 am
purango comments:
First place I would go would be the Entrees to get ideas for serving a main dish
12.19.07 at 6:49 am
G comments:
Entrees..
12.19.07 at 6:56 am
peachens1962 comments:
Life goes by too quickly to focus only on entrees. We would focus on desserts first of course!!
12.19.07 at 1:58 pm
lilyk comments:
entrees
12.19.07 at 11:21 pm
Bakersdozen comments:
I would look through the whole book and focus on recipes that sound good. I think that this book is a great idea and would make a great gift for new parents.
12.20.07 at 1:16 am
Deadmonkeys90 comments:
I would check out the desserts first because I love sweets! :p
12.20.07 at 6:52 am
Andrina comments:
I would turn to desserts first.