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The Plant-Based Baby and Toddler: Your Complete Feeding Guide for the First 3 Years
An accessible guide for vegan, vegetarian, or veg-curious parents from the dietitian duo behind online community Plant-Based Juniors®--includes a bonus chapter on feeding infants up to six months!
More of us are turning to plant-focused diets for our health and the health of the environment. But there haven't been reliable, evidence-based resources out there for a new generation of compassionate, conscientious parents--until now. The Plant-Based Baby and Toddler is your go-to resource, offering easy-to-digest nutritional facts and guidelines that aren't available elsewhere, with a special focus on the most important period of a child's life when it comes to developing good eating infancy and toddlerhood.
Whitney and Alex
• the PB3 a visual guide to structuring meals that are nutritionally balanced--1/3 fruits and vegetables; 1/3 legumes, nuts and seeds; and 1/3 grains and starches--and easy to adapt for the entire family
• how to meet needs for critical nutrients such as iron
• a primer on both traditional purees and the baby-led weaning/feeding approach
• strategies for dealing with challenges such as picky eaters
• sorting fact from fiction when it comes to nondairy milks and other substitutes
• 50+ plant-based recipes created specifically for stages from first bites to age three
As dietitians and moms, Whitney and Alex pored over nutrition journals and called on the experts to learn how to provide their babies with the best diet possible. They found that plant-based diets are associated with a reduced risk of obesity, decreased cholesterol levels, and increased fruit and vegetable intake; in short, not only are they safe for kids, they're pretty freaking awesome.
More of us are turning to plant-focused diets for our health and the health of the environment. But there haven't been reliable, evidence-based resources out there for a new generation of compassionate, conscientious parents--until now. The Plant-Based Baby and Toddler is your go-to resource, offering easy-to-digest nutritional facts and guidelines that aren't available elsewhere, with a special focus on the most important period of a child's life when it comes to developing good eating infancy and toddlerhood.
Whitney and Alex
• the PB3 a visual guide to structuring meals that are nutritionally balanced--1/3 fruits and vegetables; 1/3 legumes, nuts and seeds; and 1/3 grains and starches--and easy to adapt for the entire family
• how to meet needs for critical nutrients such as iron
• a primer on both traditional purees and the baby-led weaning/feeding approach
• strategies for dealing with challenges such as picky eaters
• sorting fact from fiction when it comes to nondairy milks and other substitutes
• 50+ plant-based recipes created specifically for stages from first bites to age three
As dietitians and moms, Whitney and Alex pored over nutrition journals and called on the experts to learn how to provide their babies with the best diet possible. They found that plant-based diets are associated with a reduced risk of obesity, decreased cholesterol levels, and increased fruit and vegetable intake; in short, not only are they safe for kids, they're pretty freaking awesome.
352 pages, Paperback
First published May 18, 2021
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November 15, 2022
There is a wealth of info in here if you're new to plant based eating this is a great resource so you can learn the ins and outs of receiving adequate nutrition and safely raising plant based children.
My only issue with the way these books are written is there is such an emphasis on how exactly your child should be eating it's almost scary. Was there enough vitamin c in your toddlers lunch to aid in iron absorption? Was there any? WELL WAS THERE??
Sometimes too much info isn't as helpful as we want. Supplementation is fine sometimes and meals don't need to be a nutrient science experiment even if you're plant based.
The info is very understandable though and they do try to make things easy with their pb plate graphic and some of the recipes seem reasonable.
3 health obsessed parents out of 5 very unbothered children
My only issue with the way these books are written is there is such an emphasis on how exactly your child should be eating it's almost scary. Was there enough vitamin c in your toddlers lunch to aid in iron absorption? Was there any? WELL WAS THERE??
Sometimes too much info isn't as helpful as we want. Supplementation is fine sometimes and meals don't need to be a nutrient science experiment even if you're plant based.
The info is very understandable though and they do try to make things easy with their pb plate graphic and some of the recipes seem reasonable.
3 health obsessed parents out of 5 very unbothered children
July 6, 2024
Vorrei averlo letto molto prima. Contiene davvero tante informazioni non solo su svezzamento e nutrizione nei primi anni di vita ma anche sull'integrazione in allattamento. Lo consiglio solo se si è molto appassionatɜ al tema, altrimenti rischia di essere un po' overwhelming. Sarebbe bello se libri come questo fossero disponibili anche in italiano.
February 7, 2022
Excellent book for babies, toddlers, older kiddos and even adults transitioning to a primarily plant based diet. All of the recipes are excellent and easy. The important nutrition information throughout the book is explained clearly and after reading I had confidence I could give my kids what their bodies needed through this dietary shift. It’s a staple in our kitchen and I reference it all the time. Also follow the Plant Based Juniors blog for ongoing information and recipes!
January 21, 2024
This is a must-have resource for any parent who wants to raise their child vegan/plant-based or just want to get more vegetables on their plate. Understanding the nutrition needs for babies / toddlers / breastfeeding mamas and how to satisfy those these on a plant-based diet is so important yet unknown to the general population. The resources and recipes are also great - my 1yo loves the BLW oatmeal pancakes!
July 11, 2024
Very useful guide, I learnt a lot despite being vegan myself since 2016. I appreciated the flexible approach, and the detail that went into explaining various nutrients that babies and children need. At times, it was a bit too detailed and overwhelming, and some of the recipes were a bit too elaborate. But I bookmarked many pages. I will recommend it to fellow plant-based friends!
July 7, 2021
I loved this book!!!! Super helpful, having an infant who just started eating. The recipes are great. This book makes plant based eating for little ones much easier to understand as well as shows how realistic it is for children to be healthy from the start.
July 27, 2021
Maybe I will update my review when I have my baby if I find that there is advice lacking from this book, but for now I found it extremely helpful and can't imagine it needing anything more! I would recommend this for all parents, even in omnivore households.
March 10, 2023
I love any resource that is going to provide helpful, non-judgemental advice for plant-based babe feeding. These gals break everything down for you in an easy to understand format.
I am looking forward to trying out their recipes and having this book to refer to for years to come.
I am looking forward to trying out their recipes and having this book to refer to for years to come.
March 20, 2023
Great resource for navigating so many aspects of raising a plant-based child, from ensuring they are getting adequate nutrition to navigating tricky social situations. The included recipes were all simple to make with easy to find ingredients.
August 28, 2024
This book offers a combination of meta-analysis, advice, recipes, and simple takeaways. It's approachable, flexible, and nonjudgmental. Very helpful in reducing the anxiety of introducing solids to our kiddo.
July 23, 2021
I have not tried the recipes but the nutritional information was helpful.
February 21, 2022
So much good info! Highly recommend even for families who aren’t plant based eaters!
May 9, 2022
Well researched and a great help! Plantbased for the win <3.
May 30, 2022
Great resource, very comprehensive with fantastic recipes!
July 22, 2022
Learned a lot about baby nutrition, and just nutrition in general! Helpful guides and recipes too.
December 24, 2023
Great evidenced based and psychologically healthy approach to baby and infant nutrition for incorporating plants, whatever the diet.
February 28, 2024
I’ve been vegan for 11 years, and am now a vegan breastfeeding mom raising a vegan son! I found this book to be helpful and look forward to using the recipes.
November 26, 2024
4 out of 5 sweet potato stars
March 11, 2025
Got the information needed and the recipes are a nice bonus.
April 13, 2025
Loved it!!!!!! 😍
If you are into plant based nutrition and are pregnant or have a baby or a toddler this book is for you!!! So interesting and with a lot of information and recipes
If you are into plant based nutrition and are pregnant or have a baby or a toddler this book is for you!!! So interesting and with a lot of information and recipes
December 31, 2025
Loved this book! Super informative and gave me great information to bring to my infant dietitian. So glad I read this about iron needs as I don’t think my baby would have gotten her (much needed!) supplement otherwise
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