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Do toddlers need to drink formula? My son is 16 months old. -- Janis

Janis,

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Until the age of one, a child needs breastmilk or formula to have proper growth. After age one, the child does not officially need either breastmilk or formula. However, continuing to breastfeed past a year is certainly beneficial to any child. After the age of one, if you're not breastfeeding, it's important to make sure your child is getting his proper vitamins and nutrients. Read Becoming Vegan by Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina for detailed information on proper nutrition for the vegan child.

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