It should not be used as the main milk drink during infancy as it is a risk factor for the development of iron deficiency anaemia. (bordbia.ie)
Iron deficiency anaemia occurs when the body does not have enough iron, and this leads to a decrease in the number of red blood cells in the body. (health-and-parenting.com)
I think vegetarians or vegans who eat a varied and well balanced diet are not at any greater risk of iron deficiency anaemia than non-vegetarians. (ziziadventures.com)