Is it right to raise a newborn with organic foods/vegetarian?
Sep 07, 2010 in
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I know someone like this. It has nothing to do with the baby’s allergies or anything like that, simply because the parents choose to be vegetarians. I’m not making a judgement, I wanna hear yours!
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10 comments
beulahfarkward on September 7, 2010 at 8:13 pm
No it is not right. Homo Sapiens are mammals. And as such we drink milk. Prefereably mothers milk for infants. I think it owuld be incredibly difficult to get the correct amount of fats and proteins into a developing child without some kind o milk.
And by the way many states think so too. There have been several incidents of infants taken away from vegetarian parents for "failure to thrive" on a vegetarian diet.
kiss my tatt on September 7, 2010 at 8:13 pm
why would it be wrong? its healthy..nothing wrong with that. i am somewhat a vegetarian and got my husband to be the same way..we only eat chicken and fruits and veggies and our son will be the same..we don’t eat red meat..there is nothing wrong with that..
momtojullex on September 7, 2010 at 8:13 pm
As long as the baby gets the proper nutrition, there’s nothing wrong with it at all!
Melissa R on September 7, 2010 at 8:13 pm
it’s perfectly exceptable. I am not a vegetarian, but as long as t he baby is getting breast milk or formula and has a good source of protien once it starts eating solids, they should be fine. I hope your friends plan to breastfeed. If they do, then protien isn’t really an issue for the first year. I feed my kids organic foods becasue I feel that it is healthier and good for t he earth. They need to let their pediatrician know that they are vegetarians. As long as the baby is growing and thriving they are on the right Track.
tinahrly on September 7, 2010 at 8:13 pm
I don’t see a problem as long as your sure the baby is getting all the nutrients. You have to watch the iron intake with a meatless diet. We get a lot of minerals and such from meat so as long as that’s fine go for it.
bailezra on September 7, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Organic and vegetarian are two separate issues. You can eat organic foods and be a non-vegetarian, and you can be a vegetarian who doesn’t eat all organic.
It really depends on whether the parents are vegans or vegetarians, and whether or not they can adequately meet the child’s nutritional needs, between the dietary restrictions and what they can get the child to eat. Many of the alternative protein sources that vegans use in their own diets wouldn’t be very appealing to a baby or small child, and many of them shouldn’t be given to children under a certain age (such as nuts).
But the dietary requirements of infants can be met with breastmilk alone, so it really only becomes an issue when introducing solids or when breastfeeding stops.
I know of many vegetarian parents who do not feed their children strictly vegetarian diets, even though it’s what the parents eat.
luvmynwf on September 7, 2010 at 8:13 pm
So long as the baby is getting proper nutrition I don’t see it being a problem. That’s goes for vegetarians and omnivore diets! I personally don’t think McDonald hamburgers and frozen fish sticks count as real protein…..I’m sure a knowledgable veg. parent could do a great job.
Alexa's Mom on September 7, 2010 at 8:13 pm
Eating vegetarian is very slightly on the extreme side but better than feeding children soda, processed sugary foods and McDonalds everyday.
allyn h on September 7, 2010 at 8:13 pm
No i think it’s great! Organic milk tastes so much better and stays fresher longer, same with organic veggies and fruit! I do feed my son meat but as long as the baby is getting enough protein and fat in their diet I think it’s really healthy for everyone involved.
indigo_mink on September 7, 2010 at 8:13 pm
A newborns coordination and digestive system is not mature enough for solid foods; organic or not!
Solids can be introduced, depending on maturity, once the child is 4 month to 6 month old. One food at a time, to recognize food allergies, right away.
Organic foods have fewer pesticides. Now that is a plus, wouldn’t you agree?
Meat should not be introduces before 9 month. And there are healthy alternatives to meat. So, yes, it is possible to live life without meat consumption.