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Vegan diet

A diet that excludes all animal-derived foods and requires careful planning to meet an infant's nutrient needs.

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Vegetarian Feeding During the First Year

Vegetarian Feeding During the First Year

Build the first year around breast milk or formula For most infants, breast milk or iron-fortified infant formula supplies the majority of energy and nutrients during the first year. Guidance for vegetarian and vegan babies generally supports exclusive breast milk or infant formula for approximately the first 6 months when feasible and appropriate, followed by […]

Balanced Meals for Babies Without Meat

Balanced Meals for Babies Without Meat

Start With the Nutrients Babies Need Most After about 6 months, infants need increasing amounts of nutrients that may be difficult to obtain from a limited or poorly planned vegetarian diet. Iron is a central concern because infant iron stores begin to decline during this period. Iron supports hemoglobin production, oxygen transport, neurodevelopment, and cellular […]