Vegan diet - guidelines
Vegan diet for children from birth to 6 years
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Nutrition in the early years lays the foundation for infants' feeding habits. Although the child requires special food initially, they can soon eat the same food as the rest of the household. The food must be healthy and varied.
A vegan diet only includes plant-based foods. A varied vegetable diet can meet the needs of young children if it is well-formulated and provides enough energy, vitamins, and minerals.
Guidelines for a vegan diet for children from birth to 6 years of age provide support for parents/guardians who choose a vegetarian diet for their child. It is important to familiarise yourself with:
General recommendations for the nutrition of infants 0-12 months
Recommendations for the nutrition children 1-2 years old
Dietary recommendations for adults and children from 2 years of age
As food choice is individual and the nutritional content of food products varies, assistance with food choices and the selection of supplements are encouraged.
Service provider
Directorate of Health