BEST FIRST FOODS FOR YOUR VEGAN BABY ● Dietitian-approved 3-step formula

Best vegan first foods // A registered dietitian's simple 3-step formula to introducing solids to your vegan baby
Introducing your baby to their first foods is an exciting yet often question-riddled time.
Despite what you may hear in the media, it is possible to feed your baby a vegan diet from the get-go, in a balanced, nutrient-rich way.
That said, tiny humans have different nutritional requirements than adults. So it’s important to make sure that you offer your vegan baby the right foods, in the right combinations.
If you’re planning to feed your baby a vegan diet, I strongly encourage you to speak to a registered dietitian specializing in plant-based diets first, just to make sure that you’ve got all of the basics covered.
If you can’t find one near you, feel free to shoot me a message at [e-mail].
But to get you started, this article shares the 3-step formula I used, as a registered dietitian, when introducing my vegan baby to her first foods.
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[@veggiesandmore]

As you may tell from this video's thumbnail, avocado was my little one's first taste of solid food. And to this day, she still loves it! What was your baby's first food?

[@pilarcasas1199]

I just discovered your channel through pick up limes, I got a 5mo and starting to introduce foods (vegan) , thanks for this important information ❤

[@veggiesandmore]

Congrats on your little one and welcome aboard! :)

[@maimohamed3590]

Wow, thank you sweetie 😍👌 keep going✨

[@alexnovakcz]

Thank you very much!

[@veggiesandmore]

You're welcome :)

[@jurgenvisser299]

Loved it! More videos like this please!! 🤗

[@veggiesandmore]

Thanks! Any specific topics you'd like to hear about? :)

[@indiarulz9]

Could you please talk about introducing allergens to vegan/ vegetarian babies? There’s evidence that early introduction of allergens helps reduce the risk of developing allergies. I’m concerned that my child won’t be exposed to shellfish/ egg as we don’t eat those. What do you think?

[@veggiesandmore]

That’s a great topic! I’ll add it to the list 😊

[@tinakovacs1402]

Thank you for the great video! I would like to ask how is with introducing tofu, wheat, citrus, peanut, strawberrys and other seeds into babys diet . Some dietitians said that it is good to wait until after age of one others say it is good to introduce it as soon as possible. So what is the right way to go? When this food can be introduced? It seems very confusing for me that dietitians have so opposit opinion on this. Thanks once again and alll the best!

[@veggiesandmore]

I don't personally know any dietitians that recommend waiting -- in fact, most of my colleagues agree that the more variety of foods you can introduce starting from 6 months, the better it is for the baby in terms of reduced risk of allergies and picky eating later on. Soy, wheat, sesame, peanuts and tree nuts are considered allergenic foods. This means that there is a higher chance that a baby might have an allergic reaction to them. However, it doesn't mean you shouldn't introduce them before the age of 1 though. It simply means that you should introduce them one at a time, ideally in the morning, so you can monitor for an allergic reaction throughout the day. This strategy will work for most babies. That said, some babies are at higher risk of food allergies. This is the case when one or both parents have allergies, or when the baby has severe eczema, which is often linked with a higher risk of allergies). If your baby is at higher risk of food allergies, you should discuss an allergenic food-introduction strategy with your paediatrician or allergist. As a side note, nuts and seeds should be ground, as to avoid the risk of chocking. Hope this helps?

[@veggiesandmore]

I thought I may also add that the old school of thought was that waiting to introduce allergenic foods until after the age of 1 would reduce the risk of allergies. However, new research shows that introducing these foods early may actually reduce the risk of allergies. That's why experts recommend introducing these foods early!

[@kingbuream218hh8]

I'm so lost my baby is 6months what shall i start first please help x

[@veggiesandmore]

Here's some additional information that may help. If you scroll down, you should find a link to a list of what I consider the best foods to start with, as well as how to combine them to make nutrient-rich meals for your child. www.morethanjustveggies.com/best-first-foods-for-vegan-babies/ Hope this helps :)

[@elizabethbischoff94]

Is there a plant based baby formula you can recommend?

[@veggiesandmore]

I don't have one in particular to recommend but it may be worth noting that baby formulas must adhere to strict guidelines regarding the nutrients, and nutrient levels they include in their formulations. So I can imagine they'd be pretty similar from one brand to another. I'll add this topic to my research list so I can eventually write a more comprehensive post / film a full video about it! :)

[@keithcass257]

Is your partner also vegan? How have you managed that

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