Elizabeth Hawk
30-year-old, Elizabeth Hawk, has been arrested in
Farmington, Pennsylvania, for child endangerment. Hawk has
been charged with a misdemeanor. Hawk is a
vegan who only fed her 11-month-old baby berries and nuts.
Hawk's baby boy was covered in a rash from head to toe.
Hawk's estranged husband, Jerry Hawk, took the baby to
Fayette County Children and Youth Services for assistance,
as the infant was suffering from malnutrition, due to being
fed a poor diet. The baby is suffering from developmental
impairments, such as the inability to crawl or use his
hands. This is irresponsibility parenting and not a model to
be emulated. Hawk is an extreme vegan who sought to live
off, "Sunlight and water."
It is crucial that pregnant women receive the proper
nutrition and have safe, stress free pregnancies, with the
goal of delivering healthy babies. It is also imperative
that once babies are born infants receive the proper
nutrition. Malnutrition negatively impacts physical growth,
emotional development, weakens the immune system and
diminishes the child's IQ.
Nursing a baby via feeding the infant breast milk for the
first 6-months of life is ideal. Breast milk is the best.
Once children are able to eat solid food, steaming fresh
vegetables such as diced carrots, green peas (among others)
and pairing it with small servings of baked (or boiled), diced chicken
breast are a good source of nutrition (as well as small
servings of fresh fruit). Don't feed babies and toddlers
junk food.
Vegans can substitute chicken with properly cooked (very soft) beans
(black beans, butter beans/lima beans). I don't think children should
be given tofu. I don't even think it is great for adults.
Parents should also be careful feeding babies and toddlers
nuts, as they may have an allergy and it could also present
a choking hazard.
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Pa. woman fed baby nuts, berries; charged with endangerment
Pa. woman fed baby nuts, berries; charged with endangerment
Updated: October 6, 2016 — 7:23 PM EDT - A
Pennsylvania mother, who family members say was vegan
obsessed, was charged with child endangerment after
allegedly feeding her infant son only small amounts of nuts
and berries, causing him to be malnourished, news reports
said. Court records indicate that Elizabeth Scarlett Hawk,
30, of Farmington, Fayette County, in the southwestern part
of the state, was charged Tuesday with the misdemeanor
count...
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Infant and toddler health
Infant and toddler health
Solid foods are a big step for a baby. Find
out when and how to make the transition from breast milk or
formula to solid foods. Giving your baby his or her first
taste of solid food is a major milestone. Here's what you
need to know before your baby takes that first bite. Is your
baby ready for solid foods?
Breast milk or formula is the only food your
newborn needs, and the American Academy of Pediatrics
recommends exclusive breast-feeding for the first six months
after birth. But by ages 4 months to 6 months, most babies
are ready to begin eating solid foods as a complement to
breast-feeding or formula-feeding. It's during this time
that babies typically stop using their tongues to push food
out of their mouths and begin to develop the coordination to
move solid food from the front of the mouth to the back for
swallowing.
In addition to age, look for other signs
that your baby is ready for solid foods. For example:
Can your baby hold his or her head in a
steady, upright position?
Can your baby sit with support?
Is your baby mouthing his or her hands or toys?
Is your baby interested in what you're eating?
If you answer yes to these questions and
your baby's doctor agrees, you can begin supplementing your
baby's liquid diet.
What to serve when
Continue feeding your baby breast milk or
formula — up to 32 ounces a day. Then:
Start simple. Offer single-ingredient foods
that contain no sugar or salt, and wait three to five days
between each new food. This way if your baby has a reaction
— such as diarrhea, rash or vomiting — you'll know the
cause. After introducing single-ingredient foods, you can
offer them in combination.
Important nutrients. Iron and zinc are important nutrients in the second half of your baby's first year. These nutrients are found in pureed meats and single-grain, iron-fortified cereal. Beans, lentils or other culturally acceptable foods might also be appropriate.
Important nutrients. Iron and zinc are important nutrients in the second half of your baby's first year. These nutrients are found in pureed meats and single-grain, iron-fortified cereal. Beans, lentils or other culturally acceptable foods might also be appropriate.
Baby cereal basics. Mix 1 tablespoon of a
single-grain, iron-fortified baby cereal with 4 tablespoons
(60 milliliters) of breast milk or formula. Don't serve it
from a bottle. Instead, help your baby sit upright and offer
the cereal with a small spoon once or twice a day. Serve one
or two teaspoons after a bottle- or breast-feeding. Once
your baby gets the hang of swallowing runny cereal, mix it
with less liquid and gradually increase the amount you
offer. Offer a variety of single-grain cereals such as rice,
oatmeal or barley. Avoid offering only rice cereal due to
possible exposure to arsenic.
Add vegetables and fruits. Continue
gradually introducing single-ingredient foods that contain
no sugar or salt. Start with pureed vegetables and then
offer fruits. Wait three to five days between each new food.
Offer finely chopped finger foods. By ages 8 months to 10
months, most babies can handle small portions of finely
chopped finger foods, such as soft fruits, vegetables,
pasta, cheese, well-cooked meat, baby crackers and dry
cereal. As your baby approaches age 1, offer your baby three
meals a day — as well as snacks — with mashed or chopped
versions of whatever you're eating...
