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By: Karen Myers

Karen Myers — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:53:00 +0000

I second that hug that Michelle is offering. I HATE the breast pump. It is a terrible torture device that leaves me with sore nipples and a low yield for my efforts. I tried upgrading pumps, changing shields, using warm compresses and even meditation before pumping and I still just had 2 sore nipples and 4oz of expressed milk after 30+ minutes. When my son nurses directly, it works like a charm and he is a large healthy boy to prove it, but it isn’t possible for me to be present for every feeding of every day. I too struggled with the “formula is poison” fear and didn’t want to talk to judgey nurse-at-all-cost moms, so I felt I couldn’t get advice. Ultimately, I realized that the best I can do, is the best I can do and nobody’s opinion is going to change that. Now when I am away my son gets Earths Best Organic Soy and when he is a year (in less than two months!!!!!) we will give him a variety of non-dairy fortified milks to see which works best. Remember – it’s all an experiment and in the end, I think we’re all going to end up with terrific kids because we love them enough to participate in this conversation and make educated choices.

By: Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:34:00 +0000

We rotate full-fat canned coconut milk (for smoothies) with fortified almond milk and oat milk for drinking. I don’t like rice because I feel like it’s basically sugar water, and I don’t do soy milk (at home) because I don’t want to overdo the soy in general (we don’t avoid it completely, just try to keep it moderate).

By: Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:28:00 +0000

Aww, thank you Pedders!

By: Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:27:00 +0000

I don't know about recipe books for feeding vegan kids, but if you think your partner would read it, Disease-Proof Your Child by Dr Fuhrman is a great guide to the science behind raising plant-powered kids, and why it's optimal. Also, Kris Carr has an ebook in production called Crazy Silly Kids - which I was lucky enough to contribute to! - that's all about raising plant based kiddos and will include lots of recipes. Definitely keep on the lookout for that one!

By: Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:21:00 +0000

It’s okay to say it! Skepticism is healthy – it keeps us honest and keeps us moving forward. ;-)

By: Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:17:00 +0000

Hello! =D

By: Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:15:00 +0000

That’s a tough one and a very personal decision. My only advice is to have that conversation WAY before you get pregnant, and make sure that you guys have come to a true compromise/resolution that you can both support and respect.

By: Loraine MacDonald Speck

Loraine MacDonald Speck — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:28:00 +0000

My kids are 11 and 8 and vegan since conception.

By: Raising Vegan Children, Part II – Why I Supplement The Way I Do | Bonzai Aphrodite

Wed, 01 May 2013 06:41:08 +0000

[...] The long-awaited supplements post! If you haven’t read Part I of this miniseries – in which I outline my general thoughts on raising vegan children – [...]