Mom Wants To Have A Vegan Birthday Celebration For Her Allergic Baby But Her Husband Disagrees On Vegan Food

A mother on Reddit enquired if it was her fault for planning a birthday that was safe for her child.

Paul

• Published in Interesting
• January 8, 2022

On a child's birthday, you'd expect to see a big cake. However, some parents happen to have children who are allergic to some foods, like this mom today who turned to Reddit for advice.

The mom believes preparing vegan foods alone is the only way her baby will enjoy the birthday. However, she's having trouble convincing her husband to go vegan for their child's sake.

And instead of letting his daughter have fun at her birthday celebration, the father prefers that his family members and other guests have access to normal birthday food. Normal is subjective.

You want your child to be happy at their birthday party and it’s only logical for you. You would go the extra mile just to make sure your child is happy on their special day.

But, there are turning points in stories especially when it comes to other people’s opinions, especially when you want your child to have just a particular food because your partner and other members of the family might disagree. This is the case of this mom with a vegan child who wants to prepare only vegan food on her child's birthday.

And the husband does not agree to that. Well, the reality is that the husband is worried mostly about the guests (his family).

He's worried they'll come to grace the occasion and get just vegan foods in return. He is considering that not everyone is a vegan and would love to eat such meals.

He insists the wife provides more than just vegan foods. Continue reading to find out how the story unfolds and if they come up with any solution to their minor birthday food problem.

Strong allergy to eggs and other dairy products

A comfortable birthday

This woman is right, If her child was older and knows what's right from wrong having a birthday with diverse varieties is okay. However, she's just turning one here and everyone knows little kids just eat anything.

Even sands are sweet to their mouth!

Alternatives

One day exception is not too much to ask

Redditor's comments

It's shocking to think that a father wouldn't want the best for his child and strive to make exceptions. What are Redditors' suggestions for the OP?

A thoughtful mother

Getting everyone on board with a particular theme is always easier when the theme is well-planned. A vegan birthday party for a child with allergies does not have to be complicated or cause drama.

Selfish husband and father

At this junction, seeing how everyone has decided to behave. Your baby comes first.

So just go right ahead and have the vegan birthday with your baby. Anyone who isn't interested can just stay at home and not attend the party.

No understanding

This is just showing the extent of some people's selfishness and inconsideration. How could you be selfish to a new born baby?

It really shocking and disheartening at the same time.

The party doesn't have to alienate the child from those without dietary considerations. On a norm, the key is to find foods that the child, the parents, the grandparents, and the guests can all enjoy together.

Because no one wants to feel left out during a birthday celebration, after all. However, in this case, they were supposed to make some consideration for the baby.

After all, it's her special day and not theirs. Plus she's a very little baby.

Paul