Hare Krishna,
My partner and I have been blessed with a child, she is 20 weeks pregnant and we are planning for the best options for raising and feeding the child.
She has a ‘superficial’ attraction only to krishna through his form (we have a couple of images & mini deities in the home which she likes for their aesthetic value) – where as I am deeply aware of my love for Krishna & although have never been an intimate member of the society / community have visited temples, read the Gita, occasionally chant japa, pray / read etc etc ..
Hare Krishna,
My partner and I have been blessed with a child, she is 20 weeks pregnant and we are planning for the best options for raising and feeding the child.
She has a ‘superficial’ attraction only to krishna through his form (we have a couple of images & mini deities in the home which she likes for their aesthetic value) – where as I am deeply aware of my love for Krishna & although have never been an intimate member of the society / community have visited temples, read the Gita, occasionally chant japa, pray / read etc etc ..
I am vegetarian (we both are) and I try to be mindful to offer food ..
My question is mainly regarding milk and milk products for the baby.
Are there Vedic / ISKON guidelines on how to properly feed a baby ?
We are based in Holland, where as far as I know there is no source of ‘ahimsa’ milk as such..
Can either organic or commercial milk be offered ? I have heard conflicting opinions.
Whilst we are strict vegetarians and fully plan on bringing the child up in a vegetarian manner .. with respect to cows milk, my partner will insist on making a choice which is the best for the baby .. and as my knowledge of Prasad and authorized milk consumption is sketchy at best, I will of course agree with that ..
The other issue is – she suffers from various allergies – and the medical advice is that if the mother suffers from allergies then after breast feeding the child should be weened on hypoallergenic milk or perhaps goat milk ..
Now we can’t find any ‘organic’ (ie not derived from commercial milk) hypoallergenic formulas – and I’ve no idea if goats milk can be offered in the same way that cows milk can ?
So, sorry for the long ramble – but if you have any advice it would be very welcome – as I am very keen to do right by the child and Krishna (well doing right by Krishna – should automagically be doing right by the child, right ?! )
Thanks
Hare Krishna
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