Hi
I want to give oats to my 6 month old daughter but I wasnt sure how to prepare it. I'm planning to powder the regular white oats we use for breakfast and cook it in water or formula. Is this right ? Hetal replied. it dpends on where you are staying,,if the market at your place has the oats that are ready to make,nnthing better thn that !
you can alterntvly get the rolled oats..which are best to offer..if not white ones are also fine.
here is the simplest recipe to cook them :
1. Bring 2 cups water to a boil, add 1 cup rolled oats, add a dash of salt (onlyif required or you are givng otherwise you can avoid,,oats are naturally sweetish in flavour so no need).
2. Allow water to return to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for about 7 to 12 minutes. Will yield about 4 cups cooked oatmeal.

other details about oats,if you are intersted with some recipes, nutritional value are discussd before,,you can go thru them,if you like :
why oats : http://www.indiaparenting.com/boards/showmessage.cgi?messageid=6298&table_name=dis_feeding

some recipe sites you can search with keywords oats and you will get some really nice ones,,just pasting neetu's link list to you :
**1. wholesomebabyfood dot com
for toddler food ideas,click on toddler.

**2. http(:)//homecooking(.)about(.)
com/library/archive/blmisc16(.)htm

**3. superbabyfood dot com
**4. check on indiaparenting diet section,
**5. indianchild dot com
**6. tarladalal dot com.
**7. nandyala dot org
**8. http(.)/www dot indianmoms
dot /aide/cook/index dot htm # sugstd by sonia, always mentioned by hetal.

**9. familyfun dot com
**10. kaboose dot com
**11. and hetal's fav site :
http(:)//www(.)mommysavers(.)
com/Articles/healthy_snacks_for_kids(.)htm

alterntly, you can offer oatmeal gerber or ne other good brand of baby cereal thats made just for babies,,has just the right amt of nutrients and iron that your 6months old needs !!!
good luck !