Vegan Parenting

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A group to discuss raising babies and kids vegan.

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nutrient dense simple recipes for my one year old?

Started by Erin Escobar. Last reply by Krista Blachian Feb 14. 4 Replies 0 Likes

We just had our baby's 1 year check up with the pediatrician and discussed our baby's vegan nutrition. Our doctor reinforced various nutritional needs that we need to prepare for like calcium,…Continue

VegCurious and Breastfeeding

Started by Melody Delaney. Last reply by Melody Delaney Feb 5. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Hello everyone! I would like to start by saying that I am not completely meat free (but I am hoping to be soon) I haven't eaten red meat in 2 months and haven't eaten other meat in a couple of weeks…Continue

Vegan Parenting in Forums, too!

Started by Ashlee Piper Dec 10, 2012. 0 Replies 1 Like

Hi Guys!So glad you're starting a group on such an important topic. Just wanted to let you know that there's also a section of the Forum (The PTA) dedicated to Vegan Parenting, so if you need to…Continue

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Comment by Erin Escobar on January 9, 2013 at 2:46pm: Hi All! So glad to be a part of this group. My baby girl is turning 1 next month. Our pediatrician "encourages" us to feed her some animal products like cow's milk and eggs. My hubbie wants to take the Dr.'s advice of course, but I disagree. How do I bridge this gap? Do experts prescribe alternatives to cow's milk and eggs? I am very new to being 100% vegan (started Jan. 1st, 2013) and would appreciate advice given to other moms from their pediatricians who approve the vegan diet for infants. Any suggestions how I can get a vegan pediatrician?

Comment by Marisa Miller Wolfson on January 9, 2013 at 5:32pm: Hey Erin, So sorry baby's doc is being unsupportive. Our pediatricians, while not vegan, are supportive as long as I take vitamin B12 (I'm breastfeeding). The best thing you can do is to get your hands on a copy of Disease-Proof Your Child by family physician, bestselling author Dr. Joel Fuhrman, who gives much factual evidence for the benefits of a plant-based diet for little ones. See if you can get your hubby and the pediatrician to read it--or if they won't, just summarize the important bits for them. It also has some good recipes that your LO will love.

Comment by Erin Escobar on January 10, 2013 at 11:40am: Thank you for your comment Marisa. I'm checking that book out from the library asap!

Comment by Ashlee Piper on January 16, 2013 at 4:04pm: Hi All. I saw this recently in Girlie Girl Army. Thought some of you new and expecting parents might find it helpful: http://girliegirlarmy.com/mamazon/20130108/how-friends-can-help-you...

Comment by Claudia finelle on March 6, 2013 at 10:08pm: Hello everyone,Im new to this and I'm having trouble giving up the eggs. Can anyone suggest a book that's good for beginners? That will let me know about combining foods , nutritional requirements and supplements. I'll take advise on favorite cookbooks too please.