Here's the skinny: was physically unable to breastfeed when I gave birth, I researched some formula options quickly (assumed I would be able to breastfeed and the boy was hungry!) and have stuck with it.
He's now one year old, and eats a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, mashed up beans, etc, with small amounts of meat and dairy. I barely eat meat and don't tolerate dairy well myself. I'm considering a vegan diet for us, and I have loads of dietary information available for adults.
My big question is this: what to give the boy to drink? Now would be the "traditional" time to get off the formula and switch to whole cow's milk. The idea sickens me. I couldn't give him milk, formula was bad enough but I had no time for choices, I don't want to give the honor of milk to some cow.
I know babies need lots of healthy fats and calcium - supposedly provided by a big fat cup of milk. I don't want to do it. Do babies really NEED milk? Any advice/sources appreciated.
2007-04-15
16:33:36
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Vegetarian & Vegan