Please help me with cereals. My son is 6 months old. On the cereal side, I have given him only Cerelac (Rice) so far. Would like to introduce more. I live in India. Do we get any other cereals packed for Infants. Can I give gim white oats? This is rolled oats enriched with oat bran.We use Baggry's White oats for our break fast at him. Can I give him the same ? Do we get any branded packing of barley in india ? How do I cook it ?

Hetal, In one of your posts I read you prefer sweet potato to potato for 6 months old? Why is potato less prefered? My son didn't like sweet potato (I guess he is not liking sweet) Hetal replied. yes, give him overboiled oats. i dont know about the brand that you are using as i m in US..but if its mentioned on the manufacturers pack,its safe to give to 6months old, then give..

i would avoid giving ne adult cereal at 6months,,as they have more calories than babies need and most of the times needs of nutrients is different than what babies actually need..
you can give adult cereals after their completion of 9mnths.most babies are able to digest them well and are comfortable by that time to absorb most of it.
go for actual rolled oats,,overboil them, throw in some fruits and good to go,,let pressure cooker do work for you.
same with barley..get the good barley grain and oveboil it and start giving it.
now about potato and sweet potato -
1.The sweet potato has a sweeter flavour and slightly more calories than your standard potato.

2.Potato - 6ounces - 189 calories,0.17grams of fat, ONLY 4.2 grams of fiber..
sweet potato-6ounces - 214 calorie,0.19grams of fats,7.1 GRAMS OF FIBER !
results -- sweet potato are high in fiber than regular ones making it easier to digest than regular potato.also has good high calorie.. A FOOD THAT GIVES HIGH CALORIE WITH HIGH FIBER IS Always a great food.

3.sweet potato -- gives 5% of protein,1% fat, and approx 95%carbohydrates,,approx,,,while potato gives 7% protein,92% carbohydrates,1% fat,,
babies this young as 6months need more easy fiber rich,calorie rich and low protein foods, as they are right now mature upto the level they can digest it well without fuss ! and also their body will get all needed fiber !

thats the reason,protein food like lentils,tofu,yogurts are started if you notice after 8months :)

if your baby doesnt like sweet potato, add in potato, add in sweet potato, and introduce the taste..one comfortable, add in more sweet potato and less of ordinary potato.

Hope this suffices !
Good Luck