Babies & Kids

Plant-based Baby Products

After the first 6 months of consuming only breast or formula milk, your baby can start to enjoy more solid foods. When this shift happens, you might make the healthy decision to keep them on a plant-based diet. 

It’s becoming more and more common for parents to raise their kids as vegans. For some, it’s about the health benefits. For others, it’s due to ethical or environmental concerns. Whatever the reason, it’s easier than ever, and we want to support you in making the right decisions. Great first foods for vegan babies include vegetables, potatoes, oatmeal, quinoa, beans, lentils, tofu, and fruits. Foods like peas, beans, tofu, and seed butter will make sure they get enough protein. 

These can all be mashed easily and provide lots of natural taste and texture. But you don’t need to do all the work yourself! We’ve brought together a range of brilliant vegan baby products to satisfy their hunger.

Is it Healthy for a Baby to be Vegan?

We’ve come a long way since the days of it being controversial to raise a child as a vegan. Many studies and reports have in fact now shown that it can be an amazingly healthy diet for kids as long as you make sure they are receiving enough of the right nutrients. 

Our plant-based baby products are here to help with just that! They all deliver a dose of essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, to keep your vegan kids smiling.

What’s more, they’ll grow up LOVING vegetables so you won’t need to be hiding them under fries or anything less than healthy! Try some of our plant-based baby products and see how much your little ones love these wholesome goodies. Vegan baby products are the way of the future, and we’re here to spread the joy.

Top Vegan Baby Products to Try 

• Happy Baby Organic Teethers

Your baby will love sinking their teeth into these tasty crackers! Happy Baby Organic Teethers are full of fruit, veg, and grains to deliver a healthy dose of vitamins whilst your little one gives their gums a helping hand. Made with nourishing ancient grains, these are one of the best plant-based baby products out there. They taste so good you’ll want to eat them too!

• Zen Chocolate Pudding with Almond Milk

Zen Chocolate Pudding with Almond Milk is a smooth and chocolatey treat for your little ones (and you!). Yes, this isn’t strictly one of our vegan baby products, but we guarantee your babies and kids will LOVE it.

• Annie’s Homegrown Organic Summer Strawberry Fruit Snacks

Annie’s Homegrown Organic Summer Strawberry Fruit Snacks are perfect for slipping into lunchboxes and backpacks. These are one of our top-selling organic baby products. They are packed full of delicious fresh fruits and taste just delightful. They make a nutritious alternative to sugary candy bars, and your kids won’t complain! We only sell vegan baby products that will please your little ones as much as any non-vegan version!

• Nature’s Path - Envirokidz Amazon Flakes Cereal

I’ve yet to meet a kid who doesn’t love cereal. I’m sure you know how hard it can be to find a cereal they love that isn’t full of nasty artificial colors, flavors, and an abundance of sugar! 

Nature’s Path - Envirokidz Amazon Flakes Cereal is as fun and delicious as their regular cereal, but is made only from simple, natural ingredients. And as a bonus, a percentage of takings from each pack sold goes towards saving vulnerable animal species. What a brilliant example of a cruelty-free baby product that doesn’t compromise on taste or fun!

• Lesser Evil Lil Puffs

Another of our top organic baby products, Lesser Evil Lil Puffs is a totally moreish snack for little ones of 12 months and up. These crispy little stars are bursting with fun flavors like strawberry & beet and sweet potato & apple. Again, you’ll want to eat them too!

Recipes and Ideas for Vegan Kids

As well as the brilliant plant-based baby products listed above, it’s easy to cook vegan food for kids and babies at home. We have a huge range of brilliant vegan ingredients for use, and some fun recipes to inspire you. Here are a few kid-friendly recipes to try!

• Banana Nice Cream. This is like ice cream but vegan, and healthier. It has a base of mashed, frozen bananas that your kids will just love. No need to feel guilty about dessert time when this is around!

• Vegan Mac and Cheese. What kid doesn’t love mac and cheese?! And now it can be totally plant-based.

• Introducing Cereal Pancakes! Yep, it’s a cross between your kids’ favorite breakfast foods: cereal and pancakes! 

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my vegan child get enough protein?

It’s incredibly easy to make sure your vegan child receives enough protein in their diet. Ingredients like beans, peas, tofu, lentils, and chickpeas are all bursting with healthy protein and will make sure your little ones are getting enough of it. We have plenty of plant-based baby products that are packed full of protein. Check out the information on a product's page to find out more.

Are there any risks involved with raising a child vegan?

Your baby or child will still need to get all the right nutrients from their diet if you’re raising them vegan. Special attention should be given to ensure that they are receiving enough iron, vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D. 

Supplements are often given to babies in their first year, whether they’re vegan or not. Many parents raising their babies as vegans opt to breastfeed for longer, to supplement a plant-free diet. If in doubt, please consult a pediatrician or nutritionist for advice.

Is veganism healthier than eating meat?

Many families who raise their baby on a vegan diet will choose to breastfeed, if possible, for at least the first 6 months. Most baby formulas contain animal-derived ingredients, including vitamin D sourced from sheep’s wool (lanolin). Soy formulas are not suitable for babies under 6 months. On rare occasions, it might be possible to use vegan baby formula, but only under strict medical supervision. Currently, there are only two brands that make vegan baby milk formulas: Prémiriz and Bébé M.

After 6 months, babies can have their milk diet complemented with solid foods. At this time, milk alternatives may be used in cooking (such as mashed potatoes), but not as their main milk intake. Always consult a medical professional if you are unsure about what natural baby products are for you.