iron for children

When thinking about introducing iron-rich foods to your vegetarian or vegan baby, many questions may come to mind.

For instance, what iron-rich foods to offer first? Will these be enough to maintain optimal iron levels? And when is it a good idea to offer an iron supplement?

Some moms believe that foods before one are just for fun and that your baby will get enough iron from breastmilk or formula. Yet others insist that giving babies iron-rich foods from as early as 6 months is a must.

So what’s the lowdown on iron for vegetarian or vegan babies?

This article outlines everything you need to know.