I ll never forget the reaction of a friend when she first learned that I was pregnant. The fact is that a good vegan diet is just about ideal for children. It is much more varied than the standard American diet, and doesn t carry with it the heavy burden of dairy allergies, high cholesterol, and sensitivity to infection that plague most American kids.
Pregnancy Forget the quart of milk a day.
Breastmilk is the ideal food for your new baby, and should be fed exclusively for at least the first four to six months. If for some reason you can t nurse, soy formulas can be a good alternative. The issue of when to start solids is based, in large part, on your baby. Some professionals advise waiting until a child is six months or older. Most experts recommend rice or oatmeal cereals, if your baby likes them.