Porridge vs Purees

In many Asian households, porridges rather than purees are the first foods offered to babies. Parents and caregivers go to great lengths to buy the best and even expensive ingredients to add to the porridge. Much care is taken to cook the porridge over low heat until the final product is very soft and flavourful. Many parents are convinced that it is best to follow this traditional practice, as slow-cooked porridges are very nourishing and easy for baby to eat........precious ingredients are lost through prolonged cooking.....

(Source : First Foods Expert Advice and Easy Recipes by Dietitians for Parents of 6-24 Month Olds by Anna Jacob, Pauline Chan, Samantha Thiessen, Janie Chua and Wong Yuefen)