Talk to your pediatrician
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I’m not really on either side. I do think it should be one’s choice on their lifestyle choices though.
A doctor does about 4 hours of nutritional studies during their education. They have not done the extensive research that you have done on the subject. Many children have been raised as healthy vegans. Find a professional to support your choices. Any family member who threatens to try to take your baby from you is toxic and you need to cut them out of your life because it is too big of a risk if they report you and child services becomes involved. You are the mother and it is your job to protect your baby from any external threat.
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I’d let the child decide when she’s older maybe let her try it when she’s older see if she likes it if not there’s your answer but for now do what’s best make sure you substitute and make sure baby is meeting milestones and is gaining weight not losing
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I would be concerned. Vegetarian maybe, but not vegan for a baby. Ultimately I would say talk to your doctor about it. They’ll be able to give you all the facts so you can make the right choice for the baby.
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If the Dr approves of the baby being vegan then do it. Definitely allow the baby to try more non vegan foods when they are older!
You need to discuss this seriously with your childs pediatrician as well as do your own research to make sure your child is getting all the nutrients they need.
Tell her to mind her own ur child ur rules xxxx
Yes you can have a healthy vegan baby! There’s a mom named Alice with her son baby fern. People may not always agree with what she posts but she is vegan and so is her toddler and he’s perfectly healthy!
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Tell her to mind her own business,go ahead and call CPS,I’d laugh at her
Absolutely a baby can vegan but I would recommend talking to a nutritionist just to make sure you’re covering all of your bases and also to discuss things like introducing allergens like egg still just so there are no allergies formed later in life if your child chooses a different diet later on
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That was on the news once I think … Parents tried to make their baby a vegan or vegetarian or something and the baby died because of that reason, not getting enough nutrients and the parents got charged with murder
As long as you are being careful to make sure the baby has a balanced healthy diet then I don’t see why not. The issue with being vegan is you have to think more about what you eat to make sure you’re getting all the vitamins a veggie or meat eater would get as it is easier for them. I was vegan when my eldest was a baby and he ate what I ate. He is now a meat eater as he is old enough to pick
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We are omnivores, our teeth are made to eat meat.
Meat and poultry are great sources of protein. They also provide lots of other nutrients your body needs, like iodine, iron, zinc, vitamins (especially B12) and essential fatty acids.
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“”“A vegan couple who fed their children only raw fruits and vegetables have been charged with murder after their son allegedly died of starvation. The Florida couple, Ryan Patrick O’Leary, 30, and Sheila O’Leary, 35, told police they only fed their children on a diet of raw fruit and vegetables. “””
I personally wouldn’t make my child a vegan … I’d let them choose on their own later in life 
Ok so logically- you’re not gonna buy meat and cook it just so baby can choose. But i think vegan at home (besides breast milk if you’re breastfeeding) but don’t go crazy if she gets meat from friends or relatives.
I think the medium will cause you the least amount of issues.
Speak to her doctor. That’s the best thing you can do. You may have to give extra supplements
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I think of ypur talk to child dr and use other vitamins you should be fine and yes i am a meat eater but i had one child as a baby wouldn’t eat meat at all so we did fruits and vegs and vitamins
I think your child should be able to choose but that’s just my opinion. Beginning foods as a vegan can bring up allergies later in life if your child chooses different when they are older.
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Meat is not the nutrition answer to everything. 
people really go these lengths for the stupidest shit. Actually, ALL animal products can create high cholesterol when not moderated. You can get the same nutritional value IF NOT MORE out of plants and soy and tofu as you could chicken. Tell her if she wants to get your rights taken away because you’re giving your child a healthy lifestyle, she better actually know what the fuck she is talking about. When your child is old enough to make a decision for themselves and they choose to eat meat then i don’t think it’s a big deal.
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I’d be more concerned with how adamantly you’re telling her that the baby will be fine while asking this question on facebook indicates you are still very uncertain. Time to consult a real nutritionist, not social media trained medical experts.
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I have 3 nieces and 3 nephews all ranging from teenagers to babies who are 100% Vegan and super freaking healthy. I am a baker and even specialized in vegan baking for these kids👌
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Yes. My sister raises my nephew on a vegan diet
As long as it’s ok by the baby’s doctor.
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Better to talk to a paediatrician, be armed with information & then feed baby accordingly. If the word “vegan” troubles your MIL then don’t use it. Just pre-prepare baby’s food & don’t talk about other things aside from diet 
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Actually it’s not recommended until they’re like older and in school yano. There is a lot you can do to help them eat as clean as possible but it’s definitely not healthy for a baby or even toddler.
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number one Breast milk for one year, Don’t we all introduce solids gradually, cereal, fruit , vegetables , protein source , Peditrician will follow growth and development. Be sure and pick a baby doctor that is supportive of your desires. Supplements are often used in all babies if indicated by location, water source , exam,and lab results. Most babies do not go grocery shopping, most of us are raised like our parents until old enough to make our own choices. I have known meat eaters, vegetarians, vegans that make awful food choices. Balanced nutrition is important for all.
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I’m sorry I don’t mean to be rude but some of these comments are so ignorant. Please educate yourselves. First of all to the vegan haters watch forks over knives and do your research. Including how properly “medical professionals” are actually trained on nutrition and diet because it’s actually not well at all. Ask the world health organization what the recommended diet is. Whole food plant based diet is the recommended diet (Vegan) or Mediterranean which still limits meats and animal proteins. There’s plenty of pages, blogs, and tips on how to incorporate a healthy whole food plant based diet for your little. Please don’t let these horrible comments influence the healthy lifestyle you want for your child. The sad American diet is killing us and these people jumping on the bandwagon is why the leading cause of death in America is heart disease. Also look up plant based juniors on Instagram they have amazing nutritional facts and meals to make sure your little gets all they need in their diet. Don’t forget that we also lack in vitamins with the regular American diet since it consists of fatty fried foods, animal proteins, to much sugar, and not nearly enough healthy plants.
This sound like a question for the pediatrician NOT facebook
But a quick google search doesn’t sound too promising. It can cause vegan baby deficiency… so you just need to be more aware that shes getting enough vitamins i guess:woman_shrugging:t5:
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Don’t let grandma decide! Talk to your pediatrician and ask them for advise and maybe a referral to a nutritionist. Let facts guide you not yours our your MIL feelings.
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I don’t have an experience or knowledge of babies being vegan but I don’t see why it would be unhealthy for them. Yes they’re growing and need all the nutrients to grow but you can get that from a vegan diet as well. If mother in law wants to try to take baby away from you then let her. The people that come to your house to check if it’s a safe environment will see that you’re still giving your baby all they need to be safe and grow properly. If you have an dietary concerns you can ask your pediatrician about it, they would probably have more info on it than most of us would.
I don’t agree with this at all , it is vital your child gets nutrients from animal products , I know children who are vegan and they are tiny and struggle to fight illness. Let your child choose if they want to be 
your wants don’t come into it , your depriving your child of they NEED to grow and develop properly , you want your child to get brital bones?? And bad teeth??
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I do think you need to let them make that choose for themselves. Let them experience both and educate them on why you are but forcing them into being exactly who you aren’t isn’t mentally healthy. Now the actual health should be determined but their pediatrician, that I have no clue on. But forcing children into your beliefs isn’t a safe idea
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If she is threatening to take your child now…good luck to you as bub gets older.
Either way she sounds toxic. She could raise her concerns in a much healthier way…
If you have Instagram, I follow a few ladies who both recently have had babies and they’re vegan
And I’ll find the other’s page and post it too.
I’d be more inclined to do “vegan” maybe at 3 years of age. Babies need lots of nutrients to grow.
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My oldest grandson was raised vegan he turned out just fine. He and his wife will be parents in sept. Began again
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I would consult with your doctor.
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I personally wouldn’t. Babies don’t understand the reasons for being vegan. Babies know hungry or satisfied. Discomfort or comfort. Babies do not understand that the meat industry uses a lot of land to graze causing deforestation or that the alternative is to put animals in cages then feed them grain and other filler. Babies don’t understand the environmental impact of methane gas on the ozone layer.
Becoming vegan could be a decision they make on their own, like piety. Understanding something and believing in the cause is better than forcing a child into it. Like forcing someone into a religion because they were waterboarded by a man in a white dress as a baby. And then there’s the whole body autonomy argument of “I know my body and how it reacts to XYZ.”
If a mother has issues with milk production (Not her fault in any way), she’d be pigeon holing themselves for formula in a formula deficit because of a moral dilemma. Starve the baby because they can’t find vegan formula and can’t produce or use the non vegan formula that you never tested because it wasn’t vegan.
Ultimately, I believe Veganism is a choice. Their choice. I don’t think being a vegan wrong or right but it’s your duty as a parent to guide them into a choice without hiding information, no matter how long the decision will take, and loving them even if they chose to not be Vegan.
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It’s your baby you have every right to feed it what you want as long as you’re feeding it
If you are careful to provide variety your baby can and will thrive on a whole food, plant based vegan diet. The interesting thing is, she wouldn’t say a word if you fed your child McDonald’s, chips, cokes, candy, etc. There are plenty of healthy, thriving children raised as vegans. Just like with any diet, stay away from a lot of highly processed foods, even vegan. There are plenty of resources supporting your decision. Sadly, she doesn’t sound like someone who will research for herself or consider any information you may provide. Unless your decisions rise to the level of abuse, and vegan os NOT abuse or dangerous, then your child, your rules. I wish I knew about wfpb eating when my kids were young. Good luck and stand your ground. Nutrition for Kids
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I really don’t think it’s a good idea 
So glad I’m not their child!!!
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If you were a guy couple would you force 6 month old to be gay?
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Personally, I wouldn’t feed my child a vegan diet. I’d let them grow up and then make a decision for themselves.
I also personally would not allow my MIL to be a part of mine or my child’s life if she threatened to take my child away for a decision she disagreed with.
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Talk to your dr. But I wouldn’t push it on my kids. Just cause I eat a certain way or live a certain way I don’t force it on my children, they can grow to make there own choices on how they want to live.
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Just make sure child is getting enough food and nutrients and consult a doctor. A while back i read an article of a couple who did this and akmost killed their child. Dont be them.
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Omg its totally 100% possible to have a well rounded diet without animal proteins.
You know yourself the value of greens. Right now, you make the decisions for your baby. If your child decides to change their mind as they get older and you refuse then it kinda bs. But for now
… your job is making the best decisions for your baby/family.
I have a friend who has been vegetarian since the womb and vegan her whole mom life and her first child had a dairy allergy… Her kids have been vegans for 15 and 8 yrs. They’re healthy. Happy. Smart.
My sibling is vegan. Their husband is a vegan both healthy and thriving.
It can be done. No matter what people with Google degrees say online. These are real people with real results. I know its fine.
This is a question for your pediatrition and dietitian … from a quick google, the problems arise with the rapid growth rate and the amount of nutrients they would need to sustain healthy bones structure and immune systems.
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Baby Formula probably contains milk or other dairy products. You as a parent have the right to decide what you think is best for your child. As the child gets older he or she will decide on his/her own which path to choose. I am not a big fan of the vegan thing either but not my decision.
I would talk to your Dr, do some research first etc. There are some amazing food choices our there now but I’d worry about the calcium, essential fatty acids and protein content of a vegan diet for a baby who needs all of these to develop.
Ask your pediatrician. Not us.
This is definitely a Dr guest. I personally don’t think it would be Healthy till at least a year but have no medical knowledge. Plus their Dr will have more intimate knowledge on her growth thus far than any of us.
You need to discuss this with your doctor, not here on FB.
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That’s your child do as you please…if the pediatrician says your child is growing and is in good health who is she to tell you what to do… she has raised her children the way she wanted now it’s your turn
She right, she should have a choice if she wants to be vegan but I think until childnis old enough to decide that Mom and dad can make that decision.
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My son is basically Vegan. He is two and is thriving. He does not eat meat— his choice… he’s never liked it. Milk has been known to mess up his digestive system. He drinks soy milk or almond milk. He loves fruits and vegetables and eats a ton of greens and legumes/beans. All his nutritional needs are met. He just doesn’t care for meat or animal biproducts. We are not vegan… but based on his food preferences and picky eater tendencies— he is. I have a degree in nutrition and diet therapy. I just make sure I feed him a “rainbow” diet and he is doing great. Vegan doesn’t mean sticks and leaves— that’s such a narrow minded way of thinking.
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Definitely speak with an actual doctor about this. This is your child, and you should do everything you can to keep them healthy. If a vegan diet is safe for them, then I wouldnt see an issue, but a doctor would be a better judge of that. I think it would probably be a child to child basis. Depending on your childs general health and wellbeing. If, for example, I’d put my oldest boy on a vegan diet when he was an infant he probably would have died (he was preemie and had health issues) , but my other two children would have been okay I think.
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I 
would not do it without discussing it with a Dr. Every baby is different.
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That’s YOUR choice till she’s old enough to decide for herself. And it’s wayyyyyy healthier
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I know there is other ways to get protein but meat has other things they need too. My karate instructor growing up is vegan but he gave his daughter meat and said a growing body needs it and it’ll be her choice later on.
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Your mother in law is 10000% correct. Babies can and will die when their parents force veganism on them. It’s not uncommon.
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Go seek advice from a medical professional. Don’t just start baby on a vegan diet without any consultation. Take your mother with you.
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I think the child should have the right to decide at a certain age
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Why would you make you child be vegan? Let him choose…
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I mean they can but it doesn’t mean it’s right to force that decision on your child. I would definitely talk to your babies Dr before putting baby on a Vegan diet.
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Wouldn’t you want that to be your child’s choice down the road? That seems a little absurd…
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I don’t think it’s the healthiest but that’s my opinion lol but its your life and your child’s life it’s up to you not your mother or mother in law. Talk to your child’s dr see what they say.
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This is absolutely something that should have been discussed with your dr when the baby was born… I would have to agree with your MIL though. That can’t be safe.
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So my cousin has done this…both boys are healthy. RELY ON YOUR PEDIATRICIAN!!! They will have the correct information to help with a Vegan lifestyle.
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My only concern is that you haven’t mentioned a pediatrician once during this post. It might make Grandma feel better if a doctor okay’d your baby’s diet plan. Ultimately, she has no say as long as baby is getting the correct nurishment.
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I personally don’t think it’s right to make a life choice for your child. My children are free to be religious if they wish but I would never force them to go to church in the meantime. If/when they decide I will take them as much as they’d like to where ever they’d like, but certain things are serious life decisions and I don’t feel right choosing for them when they don’t even have all the information yet.
Being vegan isn’t what it was in her day, maybe take her shopping with you and show her the great variety of food you have to choose from… Show her the meat substitutes full of protein etc… She’s being OTT due to not being educated for sure.
I wouldn’t.
But many people do it.
No body can make decisions for your child except you. You just gotta be prepared for the outcomes of your decisions
Her body her choice. Let the child decide when she’s old enough. Don’t push your beliefs on others. Makes you seem controlling? 
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I would not neglect my child from any food at that young age. Besides limiting sugar.
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I agree to discuss this with your pediatrician, I don’t see anything wrong with it as long as you can supplement your babies diet in a healthy way, and they are receiving all the necessary nutrients.
Are you breast feeding or are you formula feeding? Because just a heads up that most formula unless you choose something with a different base are cows milk based formulas. So chances are if they are being fed an average formula they’re already consuming dairy. But I can tell you from experience as a parent your child isn’t always going to eat whatever you want them to. Just plain and simple. And at the same time it’s a bit weird to have your infant on a restrictive diet so early in life. IMO.
Go consult your pediatrician, because at this point in your babies life they are only mostly going to be consuming fruits and vegetables anyway since beginning “solids”.
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I heard about a baby that died because his parents made him be vegan. He wasn’t eating protein.
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There isn’t enough nutrients in a vegan diet for a baby let the baby decide when it’s old enough
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I know tons of people who have done this and all their kids are happy, healthy and amazing young humans. I personally am not vegan, but am very educated on it since my niece became vegan years ago. We did entire thanksgiving dinner in vegan and not s single person even realized. Afterwards, I told them and they all started incorporating vegan items into their diet! People think it’s grass and stuff, but literally some recipes is as easy as using applesauce or avocado instead of egg! There’s a million choices out now full of nutrients and proteins. I agree that you should take MIL shopping and show her how much is available now and just how healthy it really can be!!
At end of the day, it’s your child. What works for you doesn’t always work for everyone. You need to do what you can live with. You need to be able to look in the mirror and say,” I made the best choices for my family.” After that, NOTHING matters. No opinion should outway your own, your child’s and your partners. Your family unit is no one’s business!
There’s not a child service agency alive that would even entertain idea of removing your child over being vegan! NOT A SINGLE ONE!!!
Best of luck!! 
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Children are growing and require more protein, vitamins and calcium than adults. Babies need fat to help support their growing bodies and their brains. I would speak to your pediatrician before you make this decision for your child. Omega-3 fatty acids that are vital for cognitive development come from animals.
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You shouldn’t force her to be vegan
It should be a choice
But talk to her pediatrician cuz I’m sure if you make her vegan than you are depriving her of nutrients she needs
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She’s right that it’s the child’s choice.
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I let my kids be vegetarian for the first 10-12 mos, after they were capable of using their teeth then I gave them soft meat first. I do kind of feel like it should be their choice as to how they want to be.
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I personally don’t agree with veganism but as long as you’re feeding your baby, and they’re healthy then the type of diet is down to the parents.
She’s not going to get custody because she disagrees with your parenting techniques. This happens when the child is being abused or neglected.
I would also really cut back on contact with that grandparent because she’s trying to parent your child and not respecting you or your boundaries at all. My mum used to say this stuff all the time and I cut her off 6 years ago.
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The baby will be fine, be sure of a variety in diet. I caught hell because my son was raised vegetarian. Our doctor supported us 100%. He’s now 23 and an incredibly strong athlete.
Shes not being crazy… to put a baby on a vegan diet is crazy as well as dangerous…
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I wouldn’t make a decision like that without talking to a paediatric doctor. Babies have different nutrition needs to adults.
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I mean I think you should wait til the baby gets older and can make the choice for themselves . They could lack nutrients by making them vegan from the get. I think it’s important for growing babies to eat a range of foods so they can get all they need and grow
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I don’t believe she has any grounds to take your child but I believe your child should be exposed to all foods and when they are older they can make an informed choice
A vegan diet, while presenting some challenges depending on the individual child, can be perfectly safe.
is this a real question lmfaaooo omfg.
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Maybe try discussing it with the pediatrician?
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do you get B 12 shots? you need those if you are vegan amd mpt gettong meat
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I think people have a misconstrued the concept of being vegan lol
Your baby can absolutely be vegan and be perfectly healthy.
Stop including her in your parenting choices.
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Talk to the kiddos pediatrician. It’s healthy as long as they’re getting what they need. People forget, soy formula… vegan. Jarred veggies… also vegan… fruits… vegan. There are many different protein sources besides meat.
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So you must be planning on breastfeeding baby. That’s OK till your milk possible stops producing. Do they make a vegan baby formula? Kids are raised vegan all the time. True vegans know what to eat for protein. At about a 5-6 months old baby can start eating regular pureed vegan foods. Baby will be fine grandma should relax
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That’s stupid let the kid decide when older. You could be causing more harm than good
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We raised my son plant based & he was always reaching his milestones early on 
I’m sorry she is being so awful about your choice for the baby YOU grew and birthed. I hope you find the right path for you and your baby & screw what people say
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It’s your choice, not hers. I would talk to a pediatrician first to get more info about it but otherwise I don’t see why not. There are soy formulas. A lot of baby foods are fruits and veggies, plus you can make your own. My son had to have it when he was a baby because he was sensitive to the other stuff.
Anyway, like i said I would definitely get the pediatrician’s opinion before you do anything.
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