Juan Llorca, the 'children's chef' (El Mundo, 2019)
Juan Llorca (www.juanllorca.com) is a leading authority on Baby Led Weaning (BLW). Together with nutritionist Melisa Gómez, he is the author of Sin dientes y a bocados, the world's best-selling Spanish-language book on BLW. (HOLA!, 2022)
Sin dientes y a bocados (Biting Without Teeth) has become a best seller because it explains all the key points of the Baby Led Weaning method in a very simple and direct way. It is a comprehensive guide with an introduction that clarifies concepts and answers the main questions parents have, followed by a series of very simple and easy-to-prepare recipes divided by month until the child reaches one year of age. We think this book is a must-have if you decide to try Baby Led Weaning. (ABC, 2022)
A few years later, not only has he become known as the “children's chef,” but his book Sin dientes y a bocados (Biting Without Teeth) is the best-selling book on Baby Led Weaning (BLW) and has become a key reference to the method thanks to his activity on social media. (El Comercio, 2020)
Today, he [Juan Llorca] is known for his work as an influencer promoting healthy eating for children. (Economía3, 2021)
The Baby Led Weaning guide with over 80,000 readers and 20 editions in Spain!
This bestselling guide, with over 80,000 copies sold in Spain, features 50 easy, nutritious recipes designed to help parents raise independent, healthy eaters through Baby-Led Weaning. This method encourages babies to self-feed with soft finger foods instead of spoon-fed purées, helping them explore tastes, textures, and independence from the very start. Co-created by award-winning chef Juan Llorca—honored with the Basque Culinary World Prize 2020 for his social impact—and nutritionist Melisa Gómez, it’s a must-have for families ready to turn mealtime into a joyful and self-led experience.
This baby food cookbook created by Valencia Montessori School chef Juan Llorca (@juanllorca) and dietitian-nutritionist and paediatrics specialist Melisa Gómez (@nutrikids), is a unique and timeless resource, providing parents with the essential know-how about the necessary nutrition to start and accompany your baby’s diet at the different stages, from their first bite to their first birthday.