My baby is 6 and half months old . I make him ragi porridge every morning . I add puree of 2 dates along with the porridge as a sweetener . I doubt if I can gives dates added porridge daily to my baby ?

A. Dates and jaggery are the best substitute to sugar so you can use them for initial six months and even after that if you are comfortable then use these things over white sugar any day at least are going to give some healthy and nutrient content to your child